ALIVIA BAKER

Enthusiastic, positive and hardworking student looking to improve skills with a life goal and mission to improve the lives of others. Passionate about the field of psychology and improving access to resources for those in need of psychological care. Experience with leadership from positions in career pathway programs withy managing and motivating groups to achieve goals and meet deadlines. Artist and designer, worked as and artist and art editor for news publication, designer for multiple organizations and projects with an aptitude for graphic design and communication online and in person.

Founded Business "Giving Glass"

• Started my own environmentally friendly business where I create and sell up-cycled sea glass jewelry. I give a percentage of proceeds to nonprofits which support causes like advancement in the field of psychology, health, environmental protection and more.

Founded "Careers in Psychology Club" at Foothill Technology High School

• Founder & President of club which fosters student interest in the field of psychology & aids students on journey toward psychology career path. Plan and guide club progression & meetings with a leadership team, and lead club meetings. Club provides access for students of all backgrounds to psychology volunteer and research project opportunities.

CEO and Designer for Dtech(Design Technology CTE) Career Pathway Foothill Technology High School

• Applied & admitted to career pathway that trains in design, technology, engineering, entrepreneurship, internship & marketing through use of industry standard machines & software. Elected to lead a team(7) as CEO, Designer, & Communications of a business. Oversee step by step production manufacturing & selling of 300+ products to local businesses.

Communications Director and Art Editor for Online News Publication The Foothill Dragon Press, Foothill Technology High School

• Operated social media accounts, plan & led class activities, edited art pieces. Planned fundraisers and conferences, classroom management in games, activities and lessons. National Awards: NSPA Pacemaker Finalist, CSPA Silver Crown.

President of Quill and Scroll Club

• Revived national Quill and Scroll Club of school publication. Elected Vice President, President. Guided club, planned & led each meeting. Organized members to put on 6+ fundraising events for publication materials & students to attend national conference. Ran most successful recruitment campaign in 7+ years(60+ applicants)with posters, presentations

Prom Dress Drive

• Organized a Prom Dress Drive to provide access to affordable dresses for three high schools (4,500+ students) and raise money for students to attend journalism conference. Collected dress donations and formed partnership with local dress business for reduced price dresses. Ran advertising campaign with posters, social media, emails, announcements.