Our 2021 Springtide Ambassadors
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SAP Facilitator-in-Training
Minnesota
Favorite entertainment: I love mystery and horror novels, and I like listening to podcasts revolving around scientific findings (specifically brain science).
Dessert-of-choice: My mom makes a banana, vanilla custard, and cookie–layered treat called melfeh.
Place where I feel at rest: Anywhere that includes 3 or 4 of my people together, like the peace I shared with friends in college.
Unique talent: I love arts and crafts like drawing, painting, and writing rhyming poetry.
Dream profession: Either an occupational therapist or industrial organizational psychologist
Abby M., 17
Louisiana
Favorite entertainment: For TV shows, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and my favorite events are music festivals, such as Jazz Fest and Voodoo Fest in New Orleans.
Dessert-of-choice: Churros and cookies and cream milkshakes (can’t pick just one!)
Place where I feel at home: My room… I know that’s cheesy because it’s my actual home, but I’ve created such a nice space for myself there where I can create and rest.
Unique talent: I love to sing and act. I’ve been singing since I was little, and it’s my biggest passion. I didn’t begin my acting career until high school, but I love theater too.
Dream profession: A lawyer or a politician
Abby W., 23
Michigan
Favorite entertainment: I love a good movie, but if I had to choose, it would be books.
Dessert-of-choice: Gummy bears or ice cream
Place where I feel centered: By the water.
Unique talent: I can water ski.
Dream profession: Not sure, as long as I’m making a positive impact on those around me.
Acadia, 15
Colorado
Favorite entertainment: I really enjoy reading the Hunger Games Trilogy.
Dessert-of-choice: Ice cream
Place where I feel centered: The mountains or a theater.
Unique talent: I am a good storyteller.
Dream profession: Musical therapist
Blake, 20
Pennsylvania
Favorite entertainment: Sci-fi, apocalyptic, and action–filled television shows or movies—something that gives me a thrill or pushes me to the edge of my seat!
Dessert-of-choice: Cheesecake!!
Place where I feel centered: Every time I go to the beach, it feels like home! The sound of the waves relaxes me and assures me that everything is okay.
Unique talent: I stumbled across a newfound talent recently which is acting! Never knew I would be good at it, but from what I’ve been told, I can go far if I stick to it!
Dream profession: To become a well–known and successful actor, model, or public figure.
Christian, 21
Pennsylvania
Favorite entertainment: Reading books in the sunlight
Dessert-of-choice: Cannoli’s
Place where I feel at rest: Sitting on a hammock in Puerto Rico.
Unique talent: I can make the best Caribbean dishes.
Dream profession: Principle of a K-12+ college school that gives free education to children in Philadelphia, PA.
Cristina, 23
Illinois
Favorite entertainment:
For TV shows, All American,
The Office, and On My Block. I also enjoy watching YouTube, going out with friends, trying new restaurants, and having photoshoots.
Dessert-of-choice: Platano frito (sweet fried plantains)
Place where I feel at home:
My room and church.
Unique trait: I was born in Guatemala.
Dream profession: A medical interpreter and work with Latinx youth organizations.
Elyse, 15
Massachusetts
Favorite entertainment: For TV shows, I really like Community.
Dessert-of-choice: Chocolate cake
Place where I feel at home: Whenever I am with my family.
Unique talent: I have a good memory.
Dream profession: An author
Jesse, 21
New York
Favorite entertainment: I love Aaron Sorkin movies and shows and any good documentary.
Dessert-of-choice: Dark chocolate anything
Place where I feel centered: Walks around the neighborhood—I like looking at the trees.
Unique talent: I can juggle!
Dream profession: I want to be a really good teacher.
Lily, 15
Minnesota
Favorite entertainment:
Books: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng and Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata. TV Shows: Criminal Minds and Bridgerton. Movie: Beautiful Boy.
Dessert-of-choice: Oreo ice cream cake
Place where I feel centered: In the ballet studio.
Unique talent: I have pretty good handwriting, and I love to handwrite my notes and cards.
Dream profession: Running a graphic design company in a big city
Lucy, 14
Minnesota
Favorite entertainment: Dancing & classic movies
Favorite dessert: Strawberry ice cream
Place where I feel centered: At York Lighthouse in York, Maine
Unique talent: Colombian dance
Dream profession: Child psychologist
Margie, 20
Nebraska
Favorite entertainment:
For movies, The Sound of Music,
and my favorite sport to watch is gymnastics.
Dessert-of-choice: Apple pie
Place where I feel at home: I feel centered when I am running.
Unique talent: I can juggle!
Dream profession: An author
Mat, 21
Ohio
Favorite entertainment: Steven Universe, Adventure Time, Gravity Falls… I love a good cartoon.
Dessert-of-choice: Brownie trifle
Place I feel centered: At my coffee shop, grinding beans.
Unique trait: Elastic skin
Dream Profession: Notable New York dancer/ performer/ king/ choreographer
Oscar, 19
Indiana
Favorite entertainment: Cartoons including Gravity Falls, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Dessert-of-choice: Chocolate chip cookies
Place where I feel at rest: Rainy nights.
Unique talent: Writing fiction.
Dream profession: TV/Movie critic
Peyton, 15
Massachusetts
Favorite entertainment: My favorite movie is Avatar.
Dessert-of-choice: Cheesecake
Place where I feel at home: When I am surrounded by family.
Unique talent: I am a great cook.
Dream profession: A business owner
Zaina, 15
Massachusetts
Favorite entertainment: For books, Black Mass, and my favorite TV shows are How to Get Away with Murder and The 100.
Dessert-of-choice: Churros
Place where I feel at home: Nature (beach, woods)
Unique trait: I can speak 3 languages.
Dream profession: Attorney / politician
