Born and raised in Harlem, I witnessed lots of misconceptions about my community. Through Girl Scouts, to which I have belonged for 10 years, I was able to recently create a Harlem online tour that promotes more cross-cultural understanding. I also often volunteer at Convent Avenue Baptist Church and at scouting events and am also a Sea Scouts member. A love of culture, foreign interactions, and learning led me to co-create the Cultural Immersion Club at Columbia Secondary School where I am a Junior. I led a unit on South Korea and fell in love with the culture. I hope to continue my 6 years of language learning and pursue a career in foreign affairs.

I am from a small town called Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic. I now live in Queens and, as a senior at Flushing International High School, my American dream is coming true. I have led my school’s chess club for two years and also interned as a teaching assistant. I plan on majoring in political science because I am interested in how government works. My parents created this opportunity for me and my sibling to find a future in New York City, a city filled with utopic dreams, where dreams are everywhere. But, because we might not see them we shouldn't rest in our search for them. That is how I found out about this amazing opportunity. I love to learn about people and their culture and look forward to learning about Korea.

I was born and raised in Staten Island, New York, and I am a senior in the Scholars Academy at Susan E. Wagner High School. In school, I am secretary of National Honor Society, coordinator of my school’s student teaching program, and section leader of the wind ensemble. Outside of school, I have worked in various levels of government and currently work at a non-profit. In my free time, I love practicing flute, making Spotify playlists, and hanging out with my friends. I have always been passionate about education and how it can empower others, and I hope through the experiences and connections I make as a Project Bridge Youth Ambassador, I can strengthen this passion.

Born in Brooklyn, but raised in Staten Island, I am a senior at the College of Staten Island High School For International Studies. I am a part of my school’s tennis team and the Staten Island Shockwaves Wagner College’s swim team. I love to learn about space and astronomy and constantly participate in student-led competitions hosted by NASA. I come from a family of immigrants; my dad is from Ukraine and my mom is from Russia. Growing up, I have always maintained a strong connection to both of these cultures and understand the differences between their traditions, customs, and practices. I am passionate to learn more about other countries’ cultures and traditions and am very excited to learn more about Korean culture.

Born and raised in the Bronx, I am a senior at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics and am on the varsity bowling and table tennis teams. As the president of the crochet club, I fuse artistry and compassion to bring comfort and joy to young cancer patients by donating cancer caps to Crochet for Cancer. A new passion is exploring graffiti, reshaping it as an advocacy art form focused on combating gun violence and encouraging community engagement and social awareness. I have learned the importance of building connections and using my voice to enact change. As a Mexican-American, I take pride in my heritage and seek to help my community grow empathetic towards other cultures. As a Youth Ambassador, I want to learn about the beauty of Korean culture as well as the varied cultures of my peers.