Sofia Lakdawalla

Community-driven and impact-oriented professional with experience at the Multnomah Youth Commission, skilled in stakeholder engagement, and community relations. Proven ability to allocate funds effectively and drive impactful projects. Expertise in public speaking and event planning enhances collaboration and raises awareness on pivotal issues, including climate justice, reproductive health, and transportation equity. Committed to fostering community empowerment, and driving sustainable change.

• Soprano 1, Grant High School Royal Blues, Portland, OR, 11-12, Member of Grant High School's premier chamber ensemble., Participate in philanthropic performances.
• Alto 1/Soprano 2, Grant High School 'Nothing But Treble A cappella', Portland, OR, 10-11, Arrange and create covers of popular pop songs., Participated in the state competition OSAA State Championships.

• Compose my own songs
• Play soccer
• Make clothes
• Thrift
• Cook and bake Indian food and desserts
• Barbeque
• Run Cross-Country
• Garden
• Work outdoors

• Voting Member, Multnomah Youth Commission, Portland, OR, 10-12, Participate in allocating a $7000 grant to youth-led organizations., Collaborate with peers and take initiative in discussions and projects.
• City Nature East Crew Member, Youth Conservation Crew, Portland, OR, 9-12, Protect, restore, and manage Portland's parks and natural areas., Develop job skills and explore environmental career paths.
• Math Curriculum Assistant, Every Day Counts (EDC), Portland, OR, 10-12, Aide Jan Gillespie, founder and owner of Every Day Counts., Organize business documents and assist with customer email correspondence.
• Clothes Merchant, Depop, Portland, OR, 9-12, Purchase and thrift clothes to resell on personal online clothing business sites., Manage and respond to inquiries, questions, and shipping issues.
• Japanese Tutor, Japanese Magnet Program, Portland, OR, 9, Tutored elementary school kids in Japanese., Planned weekly engaging lessons.
• Workshop Member, Teaching Advocacy and Radical Organizing (TARO), Portland, OR, 11, Discover reproductive health through a holistic lens., Initiate and engage in dialogue on reproductive health.
• Youth Participant, UPTurn (Next Up), Portland, OR, 11, Built collective energy and learned how to organize., Learned how white supremacy culture affects behavior.

• President, Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, Grant High School, Portland, OR, 9-12, Promote and facilitate events to raise money and awareness for APIA & Asian charities., Design and sell APIA totes & T-shirts., Organize the Chocolate & Famous APIA Scavenger Hunt, APIA Bingo and Potluck., Create presentations and foster a safe learning environment to discuss Asian American history., Initiated and organized a fundraising event for Maui after the wildfires., Invited Roshni Thakore (Head of Cultural Work) at Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)., Create and develop discussions & presentations on The History of Black & Asian-American Relations.
• Club Member, Climate Club, Grant High School, Portland, OR, 10-12, Arrange and participate in local Portland protests for climate change., Broadcast climate-related petitions and facilitate workshops to promote education about the climate., Design a presentation about composting to help implement the practice at our school.
• Youth Ambassador, Sapporo Summer Institute, Sapporo/Portland Exchange Program, 10, Facilitated events such as 'Let's Talk.', Represented Portland as we visited different high schools around Sapporo., Arranged a visit to the Mayor of Sapporo, Mr. Akimoto.
• Club Member, National Honors Society, Grant High School, Portland, OR, 11-12, Attend club meetings., Volunteer at Blanchette House, Friends of Trees, Portland Lights Festival, and The Portland Humane Society., Build relationships with team members, educate on community service.

3rd Place, OSAA State Championships (A Cappella)

Awarded: 11th grade

• Earned 3rd place with "Nothing But Treble" at the Oregon State A Cappella Championships, showcasing exceptional vocal skills and teamwork in a competitive field.

OSAA Solo & Ensemble Competition - 1st Alternate Awarded: 12th Grade

• Awarded 1st Alternate position in the Oregon State Activities Association (OSAA) Solo and Ensemble competition, recognizing exceptional vocal performance in a highly competitive solo category.