A Year of ExplorationAlex Siordia

My Foundation• Born & Raised in Kamuela, Hawaii• Attended Hawaii Prep Academy

• Active in clubs, community service, and sports• Early Interest in politics

• Sixth Grade traveled to Honolulu to visit state capitol

Dream for HawaiiSocial Sustainability

College Prep Workshop

Worked with fellow students from my high school

Prepare students in my local community for high school

Encourage students to seek a higher education College Vocational School

Boston University

Political Science Major American Politics and East Asian Relations Studied American Politics and Political Theory

Enrolled In Clubs

Volunteer Opportunities

Relationships Friendships Networking

Branching Out Japanese Student Association

Group Meetings & Events

Alianza Latina Club Meetings

Tutors For All Work Study & Volunteer Opportunities

FY101 Activities with like-minded & passionate students

Cultural Exploration• Interest in local

communities• Specifically Latino

Culture• Awakening in personal

culture• Defining of one’s own

ethnicity, and self

Winter Exploration• Invited to speak at

Hawaii State Capitol• Spoke about the need

for politicians to take actions within local communities• Advocated for

support of non-profit organizations

Spring Exploration

Spring Break (SHYLI) Washington D.C.

Senator Schatz Senator Hirono

Future Plans

Law School (Three – Five Years) Attain J.D.

Work in county level office as an assistant to local politician within the state of California (Five Years)

Run for office at county level (Eight – Ten Years) Reform public education, along with encouraging

involvement in non-profit organizations

Summer• Grassroots Campaigns

• Street Canvassing• Doctors Without

Borders• International

Humanitarian Relief Organization

• Promotion• Field Manager

SHYLIPreparation for the future

Network Building

Opportunities to explore Invitation to special events

Both to view, and to participate in

A Year in Experience

Discovery Self-discovery Constantly surrounded by passionate individuals

Work Ethic You get in what you put out Plan a Schedule

Community Relationships Networking