During my senior year of high school, I created a club called the Alliance For Unity, or AFU. As my attempt to instill respect for all students into my community, the AFU is my version of a gay-straight alliance. This club was highly controversial and protested within my highly conservative, rural community. The club launched several powerful initiatives, such as building a patio outside of the library where we could grow fresh produce and students could find peace in nature, leading conversations about equality and inclusion, educating students about queer activism and history, launching mental health reform in the wake of multiple tragic suicides in our community, and acting as a safe space for students who had previously felt alone. Serving as the founder and president of this organization truly propelled me into a leadership position, giving me the experience and bravery to pursue leadership throughout my collegiate journey here at Ohio State. Furthermore, launching a highly combatted initiative lead me to develop outstanding tenacity, and a desire to institute legitimate change. I believe that my experience with the Alliance For Unity thoroughly represents my character and skillsets, and shows what I have to offer. 
