Leena Zala
Cedar Park
Summary
Youth leader with experience in mentoring, developing programs, and fostering positive environments for adolescents. Strengths include effective communication, leadership skills, and ability to connect with diverse groups of young people. Previous work resulted in improved self-esteem among participants and successful implementation of engaging activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Leader & Volunteer
BAPS
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Coordinated weekly youth meetings for high-school and college-age young women.
- Led event planning operations, including decoration and logistics.
- Coordinated volunteer activities enhancing service opportunities for young members.
- Led youth programs promoting community engagement and personal development.
- Organized workshops fostering leadership skills and teamwork among participants.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Supported youth engagement and leadership development.
Member
BAPS Charities
01.2013 - 01.2023
- I served as the Walkathon emcee in 2024 and 2025.
- Volunteered for four years, and fundraised for ten years.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
The University of Texas At Dallas
05-2029
High School Diploma -
Vista Ridge High School
05-2025
Skills
- Leadership & Organization
- Public Speaking & Event Emceeing
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Project & Time Management
- Multilingual: English; Spanish (intermediate)
Awards
- DECA: District 5 Winner; State Qualifier
- HOSA: 2× Area 1 - 2nd Place; 2× State Qualifier; State Top 10
Community Service
- Long-term volunteer with BAPS and BAPS Charities.
- Advocacy involvement through Amnesty International and multiple school organizations.
Locations
- Cedar Park, TX
- Richardson, TX
Involvement
- DECA, Competed for 1 year., District 5 Champion; advanced to State.
- HOSA - Future Health Professionals, Competed in Creative Problem Solving for 2 years., Advanced to State both years., 2nd Place, Area 1 (Sophomore)., 2nd Place, Area 1 and Top 10 at State (Junior).
- National Spanish Honor Society, Completed 3 years of Spanish language study.
- National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), Member for 4 years.
- Key Club, Member for 4 years.
- Amnesty Internationa, Member for 3 years.
- Generation She, Member for 1 year.
- Asian Student Association, Member for 3 years.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Professional
Hindi
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Youth Leader & Volunteer
BAPS
01.2019 - 01.2023
Member
BAPS Charities
01.2013 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
The University of Texas At Dallas
High School Diploma -
Vista Ridge High School