Ella Choy

Hardworking, motivated, outgoing, responsible young adult who is attending Vanderbilt University to pursue a degree in Human and Organizational Development with a minor in Business.

• Class President (2019-2020)- represented my class and took lead in many school projects.
• Student Body Secretary (2020-2021)- took meeting notes and headed committees to plan school events.
• Student Body President (2022-2023)- represent my school, take lead in many school projects, present at district meetings, and use Robert’s Rules of Order to run council meetings.
• Speech and Debate Treasurer (2019-2022)- manage money and lead meetings to assist my peers in understanding the dynamics of debate.
• SpeakUpStandUp Treasurer (2019-2023)- manage money and lead meetings to support those struggling with mental health in my community.
• Safe School Ambassador Family Leader/ President/ Founding Member (2019-2023)- assisted in creating the SSA program which educates students on methods to respond to bullying.
• Casteel Peer Mentoring Program (2019-2023) - nominated by counselors to spearhead student mentoring to work with younger students on schoolwork and organizational skills.
• National Honors Society (2019-2023)- give back to my community (in and out of school) and maintain a GPA of 3.8 or above.
• HOBY Ambassador- selected to attend the HOBY seminar the summer of 2021 and was able to connect with leaders in my community to make a difference.
• Portrait of a Graduate (2022)- students, staff, and community members came together to determine the essential characteristics and traits that we want to support CUSD students to develop to best prepare them for their futures.
• League Annual Conference Youth Program (2022)- I was the selected representative from my school to discuss issues of mutual concern while taking advantage of an abundance of educational opportunities and workshops highlighting best practices with elected officials from my state.
• Perspire Sauna Studio Sales Associate (2023)- responsible for selling memberships to guests, customer service, and maintaining a clean studio environment.
• Vanderbilt Women in Business (present)- foster community and career development while networking with my peers and companies to explore my interests.
• Vanderbilt Korean Undergraduate Student Association (present)- cultivate diversity on the Vanderbilt campus by promoting and sharing ethnic features of Korean American students.
• Nashville Navigators (present)- focused on knowing Christ and make him known at Vanderbilt University while attending weekly bible studies.
• Chi Omega Sigma Epsilon Chapter Marketing (present)- as a new member in Chi Omega, I am focused on scholarship and community involvement. I have the opportunity to network with seniors and ask about their Vanderbilt experiences to publish on the chapter's social media.

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• Academic Excellence Award (2019-2023)- awarded for maintaining 4.0 GPA
• Courage Award (2021)- awarded for my hard work and dedication in AP Human Geography.
• Completion of the Business Entrepreneurship Program through Wharton (2022)- furthered my education in the business world while connecting with professors on campus and competing with highly achieved students from around the world.
• AP Scholar with Distinction- received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• IMPACT Scholar (2023)- maintained a GPA of 3.4 or higher, had a cumulative high school attendance of 95% or greater, and completed over 100 hours of community service
• Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek Scholar (2023)- awarded for my community service and academic accolades.
• Sun Lakes Rotary Club Scholar (2023)- awarded for my commitment to "service above self" in my community
• Chandler Lions Scholar (2023)- awarded for my involvement in my community and academic commitment.
• HOBY Academic All-Star (2023)- awarded for my volunteer work and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Vanderbilt Crescere Aude Summer Merit Scholar (present)- selected from my admitted class to pursue experiential and immersive learning about subjects I am passionate about.
• Vanderbilt Dean's List (present)- maintained a minimum GPA of 3.50 while carrying 12 or more graded credit hours

• Ryan House Teen Board Vice President (2019-2023)- run meetings and fundraise for families and children through their unique life-limiting or end-of-life journey.
• Coloring for a Cure Founder (family non-profit)- provides coloring books to those in my community struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression.
• Lauren’s Institute for Education Volunteer (2021)- dedicated time to their summer program where I volunteered with mentally challenged and disabled preschoolers.
• ICAN After School Care (2022-2023)- dedicated time after school and during school breaks to volunteer with underprivileged kindergarten and first-grade students and assist them with schoolwork and communication skills.
• Allen Middle School Reading Program (2023)- assist middle school students that do not fluently speak English in their reading skills through various literacy activities.
• Rock Point Church Special Needs Volunteer (2022-present)- dedicate time on the weekends to assist children with special needs to learn about Jesus in a safe, fun environment through worship and various activities.