Jaleia Latson

Dedicated college student with a passion for learning and commitment to academic excellence. Proficient in time management, collaboration, and problem-solving. Thrives in dynamic academic environments and eager to contribute skills and enthusiasm to diverse projects and opportunities.

The Philadelphia Center - HIV/AIDS Resource Center-Shreveport, LA

May 2023 - August  2024

• Packaged care kits to promote safe sexual intercourse in the surrounding Shreveport area.
• Learned more about the prevention of HIV & AIDS, and how to reduce the spread in the community

Girl Scouts Pines to the Gulf - Youth Organization for Girls- Shreveport, LA

2013 - 2023

• Complete activities and projects to earn badges in various subjects, such as STEM, the arts, outdoor skills, and community service.
• Participate in the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, where scouts learned business and financial skills through selling cookies and managing funds.
• Get involved in civic and social issues, including understanding local government, participating in advocacy, and making a difference in their communities.
• Participate in activities and programs that promote understanding of global issues and different cultures, fostering a sense of global citizenship.

M. Agnes Jones Elementary School- Student Volunteer/Aid- Atlanta, GA

September 2023 - May 2024

• Provide assistance within the class, primarily acting as a teacher aid when it comes to classroom management
• Conducted projects with the students in the class to help them and their visions reach their full potential
• Help scholars out when it came to character and self development as they matriculate through their school years

Hands on Atlanta Discovery Program- Service Site Lead- Atlanta, GA

February 2024

• Engaged with children with activities such as STEAM and health and wellness interactions
• Aided the children in creating cards made out of shaving cream and they also played interactive game to boost their intellectual curiosities

City of Refugee Atlanta- Spelman Liaison & Volunteer- Atlanta, GA 

April 2024 

• Assist with sorting, packing, and distributing food to families in need through their food pantry
• Support the care and supervision of children during events or programs designed for their parents or guardians

The Salvation Army- Student Volunteer- Atlanta, GA

November 2023

• Assisted in preparing, packaging, and distributing meals at shelters, food pantries, or community kitchens
• Supported staff in shelters by helping with meal service, organizing activities, and providing general assistance to residents

Spelbound Volunteer - Greeter/ Escort- Atlanta, GA

April 2024

• Aided with helping newly admitted students and their families navigate the campus of Spelman College
• Greeted all of the lovely individuals into Spelman and showing what it means to be a Spelman student in the upcoming years as prospective students

• Miss 13th District- (2021-2022)
• Residence Hall Association-Miss Congeniality (2023-2024)
• Caddo Parish Commission Speech Contest- 3rd Runner Up (2024)
• Caddo Parish Commission- Best Dressed (2024)
• Girl Scouts Top Cookie Seller (2021-2023)
• Girl Scouts Gold Award (2023)