Paavni Bansal

Motivated student leader with a commitment to civic engagement and youth advocacy. Founded the Everwell Initiative, delivering health and wellness education to elementary students while supporting families through food bank service and early childhood volunteering. Leverages strong communication skills and cross-cultural awareness to effectively represent student voices and families in Washington's 1st District.

• Outstanding Student Award (English), 05/01/25
• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), 2024
• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), 2025
• Academic Excellence Award (GPA 3.8+), Annual
• Qualified for HOSA International, 2026

• CTE Career Skills Certificate - Marketing Fundamentals, 06/16/25
• CTE Career Skills Certificate - 21st Century Success Skills, 06/11/25
• CTE Career Skills Certificate - Exploring Business and Marketing, 01/22/25
• Canva Essentials Certificate, 11/04/24
• In Training: Kinesiology / athletic taping, blood pressure measurement, HOPS/SOAP documentation

• Everwell Initiative, Founder & Program Lead, 11/01/25, Present, Founded a 2-person student team delivering interactive health and wellness lessons to elementary students., Developed 5 educational modules on dental hygiene, nutrition, organs, germ prevention, and healthy habits, with additional units in progress., Communicate with school professionals, including administrators and teachers, to propose the program, coordinate schedules, and prepare for lesson launches., Conduct outreach up to 3 days per week and coordinate potential partnerships with 5 elementary schools., Built experience in youth education, community outreach, program planning, and health-focused service.
• HOSA & WCTSMA, Member, 2025, Present, Explore healthcare careers, health science, leadership, and service through student organizations., Build knowledge of public health, patient care, teamwork, and health-related career pathways.
• DECA, Competitor, 2024, 2024, Placed 4th in Human Resources at Area competition and advanced to State., Built experience in communication, workplace decision-making, leadership, business concepts, and problem-solving.
• Lake Stevens Food Bank, Volunteer, 2023, Present, Greet visitors, explain the process, and support busy check-in during community service operations., Sort, count, and organize donations to help keep inventory accurate and accessible., Collaborate with volunteers during high-traffic periods to support families and community members.
• Montessori School, Volunteer / Art Activity Lead, 2024, Present, Lead art activities for children ages 2-4 using clear, calm instructions and age-appropriate guidance., Follow classroom routines, monitor safety, and encourage positive behavior., Intervene quickly during unsafe moments, redirect children calmly, and help prevent incidents from escalating.