Laila Kerr

I am personable and compassionate, with a dedication to fostering an inclusive and positive environment anywhere I go. I enjoy helping others by being reliable and relatable, as well as using my humor to cultivate a safe and comfortable space.

• Seven Hills High School Varsity Soccer Team, 9,10,11,12, 4-year Varsity soccer athlete playing midfield position, Girls Varsity Soccer All-Academic Award 2021,2022, Girls Varsity Soccer Southwest Ohio High School Soccer Coaches Association's Academic All-Southwest Recognition 2021, 2022, Girls Varsity Soccer Honorable Mention All-League Award 2022
• Cincinnati United Club Soccer, 2015-2022
• Seven Hills Varsity Track Team, 9,10,11, 4-year Varsity track athlete running the 4x 200 meter and 4 x 100 meter, Competed in State in 4 x 200 in 2021 and 2022, Broke the school record in 4 x 200 meter in 2022, Girls Varsity Track All-Academic Award 2021,2022, Girls Varsity Track All-District 1st Team 2021,2022
• Seven Hills Cheer Leading Team, 12; won most improved award

In high school, I played soccer and ran track competitively, earning several awards through dedication and hard work. The accomplishment I am most proud of is when my 4x200 meter team and I broke the school record. We had set a goal at the beginning of the season to break the record, and I was so proud of my team and I for achieving it through our collective effort. Another accomplishment that I am particularly proud of was when I built my own skincare app. Although challenging, I was so happy that my app could help people with their skin because I know how stressful and disheartening acne can be.

• Brewhouse Bakery & Dog Bones, 9,10,11, Work in a team environment alongside people with disabilities to repurpose brewing materials for dog treats that are donated to shelters.
• Stepping Stones Weekend Recreation Program, 11, Work every 2 weeks with children with special needs to provide participants with seasonal activities, sports, music, and other projects while connecting with peers and building friendships.
• Halo Hearts, 11, Participated in a 5K to raise funds to assist families with medical expenses.
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 11, Raised funds to fight the disease through outreach and by spreading awareness.
• Madisonville Educational Assistance Center, 11, Participated in a collection event to encourage people to donate cleats and athletic shoes for youth who need this equipment to participate in sports.

• Teen Mental Health Research, 11,12, Conduct research with psychologists, teens, aestheticians, and dermatologists to explore the connections between acne and teen mental health and developed a self-managed approach to help teens address their acne., Share with middle school students my journey to overcome acne to help them build confidence and feel empowered even when experiencing severe acne outbreaks.
• Building Resilience Study: Advancing Understanding of the Brain/Gut/Skin Axis, 06/12, Manage the Instagram account of a randomized double-blind controlled study about how facial appearance affects people's quality of life and mental health to motivate participants to complete breathing interventions and report results., Tabulate results to measure whether people's quality of life and mental health is improved through YOI breathing intervention.