Dedicated Community Health Worker, media director, and student leader with a passion for community engagement, broadcast journalism, and public service.
Activities & Leadership: Del Valle ISD Student Ambassador, YMCA Youth and Government, Alpha Phi Alpha Upward Bound, DVTV Founder, President, and Director
At PBS Austin HQ for the filming of High School Quiz Show Austin
Featuring me with my runner up medal for best judge at district level competition for YMCA YG Court of Appeals
May 2026 - Present
UT School of Nursing Children's Clinic
Community Health Worker Education
• Del Valle Opportunity Center| Austin, TX (Expected Graduation: june, 2026)
• The University of Texas at Austin — OnRamps Dual Enrollment: United States History (HIS 315L)
• Advanced Placement Coursework: AP World History (Score: 3), AP Human Geography (Score: 2)
Academic Honors & Awards
• Two-Time State Qualifier, Texas YMCA Youth and Government — Court of Appeals
• Selected Delegate, TPUSA Chapter Leadership Summit — Washington, D.C. (July 2026)
• Universal Cheer Association All American (Summer 2025)
• Member of the Year Award 2024 (Leadership Development Institute — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.)
Work & Leadership Experience
• President & Director | DVTV Broadcasting Program (Aug 2024 – June 2026):
- Directed operations for student media program, collaborative academic projects, live broadcasts, talent interviews, and student-produced programming.
- Raised over $10,000 for DVTV 2.0 to expand resources and opportunities.
- Hosted community/student mixer connecting local organizations with DVTV; coordinated partnerships with PBS and H-E-B; contestant on High School Quiz Show: Austin.
• Student worker under a registered Community Health Worker | UT School of Nursing Children's Clinic (May 2026 – Present)
• Freelance Photographer | JK's Photos & DVHS Yearbook Head Photographer (Aug 2022 – May 2024 / Present):
- Led visual documentation and student life coverage, delivered client photography services.
• Del Valle ISD Leadership Roles:
- Superintendent Advisory Board (Aug 2022 – June 2026): Advised superintendent on student affairs, academic policies, and District of Innovation plan.
- Principal Hiring Committee (Summer 2025): Provided student representation during leadership selection.
- Master of Ceremonies, Staff Convocation (Summer 2025): Emceed annual district staff kickoff.
- UIL Journalism Participant (Aug 2022 – June 2026): Competed in reporting, writing, editing, and photojournalism.
• Community & Civic Engagement:
- Brazos Valley Blessings (2022 – Present): 500+ volunteer hours; organized toy drives, wellness distributions, and event photography for Christmas Gala.
- Upward Bound & Alpha Phi Alpha Leadership Development Institute (2022 – Present): Leadership training, civic engagement, and HBCU college tour participant (12+ campuses).
- Mascot & Cheerleader (RB the Cardinal) (Aug 2023 – Jan 2026): Performed stunts and school spirit engagement; UCA All-American.
- Chapter Leader | Club America (2025 – Present): Member engagement and delegate to CLS 2026 in Washington, D.C.
Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (CPR & emergency lifesaving)
• University-Level Certifications: Compliance & Ethics (Workplace Discrimination/Harassment, Title IX, Texas SB 17) & Security (Information Security Awareness & HIPAA Healthcare Security Awareness)
Sep 2022 - May 2026
JK's Photos
Freelance Photographer