Student Leadership Johns Creek (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 593)
Irene Sanders, Executive Director of Student Leadership Johns Creek, and SLJC members Lakshana Ramanan, Neha Gurram, Maggie Dowd, Katie Bernard, and Aria Smith joined host John Ray on this special episode of North Fulton Business Radio. They discussed local political debates led by students, last year’s project on Macedonia Cemetery, and this year’s project on the pandemic, “Same Storm, Different Boats,” which received a grant from the Library of Congress. The students shared why they’ve treasured their experience in Student Leadership Johns Creek, Irene talked about the organization’s ten-year anniversary, and much more.
North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Student Leadership Johns Creek
Student Leadership Johns Creek was created in 2012 as a result of the success of Leadership Johns Creek. Student Leadership Johns Creek is a collaborative effort of our business and civic community to provide leadership training to our local youth.
Student Leadership Johns Creek in in their 10th year of service to Johns Creek student leaders. The program begins in August each year with a one-day team training event and will conclude in April with an announcement of the upcoming class, celebration of the first year students and a graduation for the second year students who receive graduation cords (which they can wear at their respective schools graduation) and certificates of completion. Applications will be available to rising sophomores and juniors on December 1st.
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Irene Sanders, Executive Director of Student Leadership Johns Creek
Irene Sanders has always be actively involved in her community, as a parent volunteer for over 20 years, a community organizer, and now in her role as Executive Director of Student Leadership Johns Creek that encompasses the five high schools that serve Johns Creek students.
She has served on her neighborhood HOA board for over twelve years, and continues to serve as President. In this role, Irene has successfully synchronized efforts of over thirty-five neighborhoods to thwart a rezoning case that would have negatively affected the way of like in their particular character area. In this role she branded a grassroots effort called Johns Creek Citizens, this included a website, social media presence, communication effort, engaged media coverage and presented their case before the Johns Creek Planning Commission and City Council.
Currently she serves on the Johns Creek Planning Commission as co-chair. They meet monthly to listen to developers and residents state their cases regarding zoning matters that affect our city.
In short, Irene is a person who cares enough to roll up her sleeves and figure out a way to get the job done.
Lakshana Ramanan, Student at FCS Innovation Academy
Lakshana Ramana is a junior at FCS Innovation Academy. She is interested in going into the healthcare pathway to be a neurosurgeon.
Neha Gurram, Student at Northview High School
Neha Gurram is a Sophomore at Northview High School. Neha wants to study political science in college.
Maggie Dowd, Student at Johns Creek High School
Maggie Dowd is a junior at Johns Creek High School. She is interested in pursuing a legal career as a prosecutor.
Katie Bernard, Student at Northview High School
Katie Bernard is a junior at Northview High School. She is interested in becoming an engineer.
Aria Smith, Student at Chattahoochee High School
Aria Smith is a senior at Chattahooche High School. She plans to study pre-med in college.
Questions and Topics in this Interview
- Debates led by students
- Library of Congress Grant Project
- Community Projects
- Civic action of our Ambassadors
- Macedonia Cemetery documentaries update
- Adult program beginning
- Expanding our program
- 10 year anniversary
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