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Summary of Project:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

As a member of the Education and Empowerment team in the School of Public Affairs Leadership Program, I worked with six other women to develop a project to combat some of the negative effects of COVID-19 on education. After completing extensive research about the impact of the pandemic on academic progress, mental health, and all services provided by schools from a safe space to food to counseling to community to academics, our group began seeking ways to address these problems according to the specific needs of a DC community. We chose to partner with the local nonprofit, SOUL (Student-Athletes Organized to Understand Leadership) to help them in their work to empower DC athletes in underserved wards in DC. We were able to provide them with $450 and some athletic equipment to help them with run a summer camp for these youth, something so vital especially during the isolating times the pandemic has created. We are so happy with how the project turned out and invite you to look through the following slides presentation for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Slideshow<\/a><\/p>\n

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A reflection on the team dynamics of your group during the implementation phase of your project.\u00a0<\/span><\/em>A reflection on your growth as a leader at American University this past academic year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Working in a team while hundreds of miles away and during a global pandemic was an experience to say the least and brought its own host of challenges. Although I am no stranger to group projects and the dynamic was overall positive, there was something new about when a teammate decided during the meeting was the best time to cook dinner, or go for a walk, or straighten their hair or do their makeup, it felt so blatantly disrespectful, and something that really would not happen in person. There were also of course tech difficulties as people experienced storms or power outages, and also the stress of living in a pandemic in different time zones and people forgetting to come to meetings. All these things were frustrating to say the least, especially because I, along with one or two others, tended to take on the work of those who forgot or felt personally responsible for keeping everything in line. It was sometimes hard to see the different level of time and commitment people put towards the project, but I also learned that that is part of what a group project is. Everyone needs to have buy-in to the final result and a common goal in order for the team to function well. By the end of the project, I was very pleased with how everything turned out and the way people came forward with the effort they could contribute. I am grateful for my team and the way we were able to grow together as leaders. I also learned to voice my opinion even when it was unpopular to one or two louder voices in the group, because I was often voicing the opinion of others who did not feel ready to speak up. I was grateful for all of these dynamics and learning to be a stronger leader who uses her voice respectfully and productively and is able to successfully delegate work and earn the respect of her peers.<\/p>\n

Overall, this year I have grown tremendously as a leader because I have realized how to trust my teammates, and understand that I have to be willing to give my opinion even when it opposes a friend’s. I realized that leadership and action matter in a group, but that in a group of leaders, collaboration is even more important. Something I hope to work on more is confrontation as it was difficult for me to bring up some of the circumstances that bothered me in our group dynamic discussed above, and I really wish I could have been more assertive in bringing those concerns to the table. That being said, I am grateful for how I have grown as I continue to be the hard-working, compassionate, and respectful leader that I am.<\/p>\n

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Summary of Project:\u00a0 As a member of the Education and Empowerment team in the School of Public Affairs Leadership Program, I worked with six other women to develop a project to combat some of the negative effects of COVID-19 on education. After completing extensive research about the impact of the pandemic on academic progress, mental … <\/p>\n

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Thank you so much for reaching out, I respond promptly to email or phone. If you try to call and I do not pick up, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I am able. Thank you.<\/p>\n

Email: VL8658a@student.american.edu<\/p>\n

Phone: 312-502-8392<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thank you so much for reaching out, I respond promptly to email or phone. If you try to call and I do not pick up, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I am able. Thank you. Email: VL8658a@student.american.edu Phone: 312-502-8392<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3389,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-63","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/vl8658a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/vl8658a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/vl8658a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/vl8658a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3389"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/vl8658a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/vl8658a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/vl8658a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":19,"date":"2020-07-06T20:10:09","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T20:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/spatemplate\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2021-05-02T05:35:36","modified_gmt":"2021-05-02T05:35:36","slug":"work-sample","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/vl8658a\/work-sample\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Sample"},"content":{"rendered":"

Podcast on Mutual Aid work during the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/p>\n

Context:<\/p>\n

As the COVID-19 crisis rages on, the hardest hit communities are increasingly fostering their own systems of care as the government continually fails to provide for the same groups it has so long marginalized. This podcast speaks of that care and that solidarity, mutual aid, showcases its long and vibrant history, and discusses how it can be used to combat inequality and build collective power in the present day.<\/p>\n

Listen here:<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/vl8658a\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1707\/2021\/05\/Poverty-and-Culture-Final-Project-Mutual-Aid.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Bibliography (1)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Essay<\/p>\n

Context: A critical summary of a scholarly article by Jeffrey Herbst about pre-colonial Africa. Written for an international studies class.<\/p>\n

Decolonizing Understanding Precolonial Africa_ Critical Summary #2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Podcast on Mutual Aid work during the COVID-19 Pandemic Context: As the COVID-19 crisis rages on, the hardest hit communities are increasingly fostering their own systems of care as the government continually fails to provide for the same groups it has so long marginalized. This podcast speaks of that care and that solidarity, mutual aid, … <\/p>\n

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Hello, my name is Victoria Lemon and I am an International Studies major in the Honors Program at American University with an intended minor in French Language and a certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies. I have been passionate about helping others for as long as I can remember, and I firmly believe that as an effective, compassionate, and organized leader I can synthesize my skills to help the people around me to recognize their potential. I base my goals not on leading for personal glory, but leading to help others lead themselves. Along these lines, I intend to use my education to focus on increasing equitable access to education for marginalized groups whether at home or abroad, as I believe education is a basic human right that advances society as a whole.<\/p>\n

Although I am still young and understand the necessity of learning before leading, I do have some past experiences that showcase not only my abilities but also my passion for serving others. From not only leading, but also improving, a 400 person service club at my school to running a book drive to build a small library in Sierra Leone, I am a focused individual who puts great effort into all that I do. I was also a very competitive member of my high school speech team who was able to compete with kindness and maturity. Moreover, I served as Co-Editor in Chief of my small school newspaper, served in my church, and was first chair in my high school band the second portion of my senior year, showcasing my ability to juggle multiple responsibilities at once. Furthermore, my involvement in the aforementioned activities displays my talent and proficiency in pubic speaking, writing, communication, organization, time-management, and leadership. For more information on my accomplishments and experiences, please visit my resume<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Beyond school, I am genuinely someone who cares about those around me and I find the greatest joy in serving others. The moment a smile cracks the corners of someone else’s lips is the pinnacle of joy. I love helping people around me, whether my family and friends or those from my school, my church, my community, or even across the world. I have a sincere desire to facilitate positive change in this world, to bring more smiles, and to be a responsible and empathetic global citizen.<\/ol>\n
      As I continue on in life, I plan to integrate my broad, generalized goal with my abilities and passion by pursuing educational and experience oriented opportunities such as internships and study abroad. By gaining a greater understanding of the world around me and an understanding of my place within the world, I will be able to focus my goals into a concrete plan of action.<\/ol>\n
        Thank you so much for visiting my portfolio, if you would like to get in contact with me please visit my contact me page. I am looking forward to speaking with you and have a wonderful day.<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Hello, my name is Victoria Lemon and I am an International Studies major in the Honors Program at American University with an intended minor in French Language and a certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies. I have been passionate about helping others for as long as I can remember, and I firmly believe that as an … <\/p>\n

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        View resume in PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

        EDUCATION<\/b><\/p>\n

        American University<\/b>, Washington, DC<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0May 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

        Bachelor of Arts in International Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

        Honors<\/span><\/i>: AU Honors Program, SPA Leadership Program<\/span><\/p>\n

        Minor<\/span><\/i>: French Language \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Certificate:\u00a0<\/em>Advanced Leadership Studies<\/span><\/p>\n

        Wheaton Warrenville South High School<\/b>, Wheaton, IL \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>May 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

        Honors<\/span><\/i>: GPA: 3.92\/4.53, Top 10% of class (highest distinction given), World Language Scholar, Quill & Scroll Honor Society, Excellence in Journalism Award, Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy, 2020-2021 Illinois State Scholar, AP Scholar, National Honor Society, La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Honoraire de Fran\u00e7ais, Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship (awarded to students for outstanding community service and promoting diversity), Academic Excellence, Good Citizen of Wheaton Award<\/span><\/p>\n

        CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE<\/b><\/p>\n

        Co-President<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Key Club<\/b>, Wheaton Warrenville South High School<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0August 2020-May 2020<\/span><\/p>\n