Liyah Aamori Cha
Argyle,TX
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder, President
DearJuvie, 501(c)3 Nonprofit
2024 - Current
- Established nonprofit in collaboration with Denton Teen Court and Denton Detention Center.
- Won the Student Heroes Award from the Texas State Board of Education for "community impact."
- Mobilized volunteers from over 25 states and 7 countries to send letters of hope to youth in Texas.
- Facilitated over 1,000 letters written for detained youth, promoting positivity and support.
Lead Teen Defense Advocate
Denton Municipal Teen Court
2023 - Current
- Guided 200+ underrepresented juvenile offenders to present circumstances to judge
- Secured 150+ rehab placements through jury trials
Senior Community Center Social Event Coordinator
Senior Center (Brookdale)
2024 - Current
- Organize social events for seniors (ex: bingo, arts & crafts, yoga) to foster social interactions
- Drove donations for senior community
President
Argyle Speech and Debate Team
2022 - Current
- Led 40+ members to 2nd Place Speech Team in UIL State competition
- Coordinated equity-focused civics workshops for 500+ rural middle schoolers
District Selected Student Speaker
Argyle ISD School Board
2024 - Current
- Host and announce at school events and functions as student speaker (1 of 5 speakers in district)
- Selected by Argyle ISD school board members
President
UNICEF Club
2022 - Current
- Recruited 50+ members; led school-wide workshops/teach-ins on social factors of youth equity
- Ran school ~$7K fundraiser for youth affected by violence across 4 years
Paid Digital Design Intern for Sociology Research
University of North Texas
2024 - 2024
- Designed Adobe visuals/learning tools for an IMLS-funded social science course, improving access to research resources for under-resourced libraries
Selected District Judge Intern
Texas 417th Criminal District Court
2025 - 2025
- Selected as one of 15 high school interns in DFW area under District Judge Cynthia Wheless.
- Conducted comprehensive research project on juvenile justice system.
Class Vice President
Argyle High School
2023 - 2024
- Represented student body concerns and coordinated communication between students and administration.
Legal Research Intern
Dentons Fortune 500 Law Firm
2024 - 2025
- Selected as one of 15 global interns to analyze legal institutions' impact on social systems.
- Achieved first place in internship mock trial by preparing a case for a Dentons client.
Art History Tour Guide, Park Ranger
Bayless Selby Museum, Historical Park
2023 - Current
- Guided art tours and outdoor tours for museum/historical park and public mural
- Led discussions on how art preserves community social identity
Horse Barn Assistant, Equine Therapy Volunteer
New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy Barn
2024 - Current
- Led/sidewalked horses in therapy sessions for disabled youth with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and autism
- Assisted therapists for safety of riders
Governance Career Fellow
CREATE Fellowship Summer Program
2024 - 2024
- Selected & attended national workshops w/ fellows under mentorship of career professionals, learning about sustainable careers & socioeconomic impacts
Barista
Starbucks
2025 - 2025
- Worked in morning shifts, including opening, preparing, cleaning
- Satisfactory customer service (customer reviews) making coffee & managing POS daily
Math and Reading Tutor
Kumon
2023 - 2025
- Taught students math and grammar concepts, graded papers, organized lesson plans.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and challenges.
SAT Writing Tutor
College Board (Schoolhouse.org)
2023 - 2025
- Selected by CollegeBoard as SAT Tutor for pilot initiative with Schoolhouse.org.
- Taught students across 10 states and 5+ countries on grammar concepts.
Vacation Bible School Volunteer
Bethany Korean Church
2023 - 2025
- Organized daily activities for children in Vacation Bible School programs.
- Coordinated group games and crafts to foster teamwork and creativity.
Teen Council Volunteer
Denton Public Library, Flower Mound Public Library
2022 - 2024
- Cataloged new materials, ensuring accurate classification and accessibility.
- Led reading programs for children, fostering a love for literature.
Education
High School Diploma -
Argyle High School
Argyle05-2026
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Team Leadership
- Tutoring
- Research
- Proficient in Korean
- Community Outreach
- Active Listening
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Conflict ResolutionAdaptability
- Creativity & Problem Solving
- Adobe Creative Suite
- MS Office Suite
- Art and Design
Accomplishments
Texas State Board of Education, Student Heroes Award for "community impact"
Timeline
Founder, President
DearJuvie, 501(c)3 Nonprofit
2024 - Current
Lead Teen Defense Advocate
Denton Municipal Teen Court
2023 - Current
Senior Community Center Social Event Coordinator
Senior Center (Brookdale)
2024 - Current
President
Argyle Speech and Debate Team
2022 - Current
District Selected Student Speaker
Argyle ISD School Board
2024 - Current
President
UNICEF Club
2022 - Current
Paid Digital Design Intern for Sociology Research
University of North Texas
2024 - 2024
Selected District Judge Intern
Texas 417th Criminal District Court
2025 - 2025
Class Vice President
Argyle High School
2023 - 2024
Legal Research Intern
Dentons Fortune 500 Law Firm
2024 - 2025
Art History Tour Guide, Park Ranger
Bayless Selby Museum, Historical Park
2023 - Current
Horse Barn Assistant, Equine Therapy Volunteer
New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy Barn
2024 - Current
Governance Career Fellow
CREATE Fellowship Summer Program
2024 - 2024
Barista
Starbucks
2025 - 2025
Math and Reading Tutor
Kumon
2023 - 2025
SAT Writing Tutor
College Board (Schoolhouse.org)
2023 - 2025
Vacation Bible School Volunteer
Bethany Korean Church
2023 - 2025
Teen Council Volunteer
Denton Public Library, Flower Mound Public Library
2022 - 2024
High School Diploma -
Argyle High School