Nevaeh McClendon

Motivated student leader and aspiring psychiatrist with a passion for medicine, mental health advocacy, and peer engagement. Demonstrates a strong track record of academic success, community service, and nonprofit leadership through initiatives like Unlocked Inc. Dedicated to building environments where every young person feels valued and supported.

• St. Louis CAPS: Professional immersion program in the Medicine, Healthcare, & Bioscience strand, hosted in partnership with Mercy Hospital South (Accepted for 2025–2026)
• LEAD STL: Youth leadership development program focused on civic engagement, professional mentoring, and community impact projects (2024–Present)
• Delta GEMS: College and leadership development program for young women sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (2024–Present)
• Missouri Scholars Academy: Residential program for academically gifted students hosted by the University of Missouri Honors College (2024)
• Joseph Baldwin Academy: Pre-college summer program at Truman State University focused on leadership development and college readiness (2023)

• Ramona Miller African American Academic Achievement Award, earned annually (2023–2025)
• High Honor Roll, earned every semester (2023–2025)
• National Honor Society, Inducted (2024)
• National Society of High School Scholars, Inducted (2024)
• The Congress of Future Medical Leaders, Nominated (2024)
• Ernest Jones Humanitarian Award (2023)

• National Honor Society, Member (2024–Present)
• Student Council, Junior Class Officer (2024–Present)
• Math Alliance, Club Leader (2023–Present)
• Black Achievement and Cultural Club, Middle School Ambassador (2022–Present)
• Principal Thought Exchange Panel, Student Representative (2023–2024)
• Crossfire Volleyball Club, Athlete (2023–2024)
• Kirkwood Student District Focus Group, Student Representative (2023)
• KHAOS Inc., Student Ambassador (2023)
• Girls Track Team, Athlete (2023)
• Girls Volleyball Team, JV and Varsity Athlete (2022-2023)

Academic Support & Mentorship

• Peer Tutoring, Kirkwood High School, 64 Hours
• Equations Club, Kirkwood High School, 18 Hours
• Gifted Mentorship Program, Kirkwood High School, 12 Hours

Community Outreach & Events

• Back to School Supply Drive, St. Louis Business Diversity & Development Office, 6 Hours
• Themed Activity Nights, Keyser Elementary School, 5.5 Hours
• Clothing Drive, Kirkwood High School, 4 Hours
• Breakfast with Santa, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 4 Hours
• Budgeting Simulation, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 3.5 Hours
• Trivia Night, Ursuline Academy, 3 Hours
• Blood Drive, Kirkwood High School, 1.75 Hours
• Library Courtyard Cleanup, Kirkwood High School, 1 Hour