Nalleli Espinoza

Proud Hispanic first-generation student, driven by resilience, and a deep commitment to growth and success. I strive to be known for my drive, resilience, and the ability to balance academics with meaningful contributions to school and community. With passion, I aim to break barriers, inspire others, and create a positive, lasting impact wherever I go.

• Volleyball (middle school): Learned to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and collaborate as part of a team.
• Community involvement: Volunteered at homeless shelters, helped with church cleanings and decorations, and donated food annually with my dad.
• Tutored elementary students in reading.
• Assisted with fundraisers for Pippity Pop, selling popcorn and raising up to $200 — developed skills in communication, promotion, and problem-solving.
• Active in clubs: FCCLA, HOSA, LIA, Chairperson for Leadership Board at OTH, and HOSA State Executive Council (Vice President).
• Helped at East Ridge Elementary’s Bridge event (sophomore and junior years), promoting a student program to families and students.
• Passionate about learning languages: fluent in Spanish and English; currently studying Chinese.

• Student of the Month at OTECH High School.
• Student of the Month at Ben Lomond High (teacher-nominated).
• HOSA State Vice President.
• Proficient in English and Spanish (passed AP Spanish and the Multilingual Assessment).
• Awards for science fair projects focused on health topics.
• Presenter at East Ridge’s Bridge event, promoting the program to students and parents.
• Completed Utah Leadership Institute training.
• Leader of OTECH High’s Student Leadership Board (planned and ran meetings).
• Completed the Perry Initiative Program, encouraging women to pursue careers in orthopedics and engineering.

Academic achievements: high GPA, attendance awards, volleyball athletic award, certificates for science fair projects, and multiple 4.0 GPA terms.

• Spoke at Union Stations 100-year Anniversary celebration; received a commemorative medal for contributing to the event and was featured on a live broadcast.

• First Aid & CPR
• Medical Assistant (in progress)
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)