Describe Your Involvement In Extracurricular Activities And/Or Philanthropic Organizations

Describe your involvement in extracurricular activities and/or philanthropic organizations and how these activities have made you a better leader. (Response

Empowering others by creating an inclusive and positive atmosphere are qualities that I worked to incorporate in my leadership style. I was honored to serve for two years as my 4-H club president and treasurer and also served as educational manager and photographer. As president, I created a supportive environment for members to express their own unique ideas. Once, the club was struggling to agree on a fundraiser. I mediated the conflict by listening to both sides and finding a compromise. After the conflict, we had a successful bake sale. In another instance, a member was struggling

From a young age I have been given the opportunity to experience to learn about agriculture and animals. I joined 4-H in the fifth grade and have been an active member for the last 8 years. 4-H introduced me to animals and the important role they play in our diets, as a poultry member I learned all there was to know about the avians. Once our 4-H club visited Wilcox egg farm and we viewed their production line. It was enormous, I was surprised by the size of the faculty for a egg, something that seemed like it didn't require much processing. As I grew older my involvement in 4-H grew and so did my fascination with dairy and dairy products. In high school, I found that science came easily and biology quickly became my favorite subject. When researching potential career paths I found food science which could combine my passion for science with my enthusiasm for dairy. Food science seemed to be a perfect career match, combining physical sciences like biology to into food processing. Food science deals with every aspect of the food manufacturing processes combining scientific technology to the food industry making food safer for everyone. To achieve these goals I became a running start student in high school attending Tacoma Community College in my junior and currently in my senior year. I decided take

I have already taken initiative to reach my goal of higher education and have proven myself as a serious student by maintaining a 4.0 GPA at Tacoma Community College while in high school. I will complete my Associates of Arts Degree from Tacoma Community College and graduate from Gig Harbor High School this year. I plan to pursue a degree in Food Science at Washington State University in the fall of 2016. During my senior year pursued an opportunity to have an inside look into the food industry. I visited Lucks Food Decorating Company and had the privilege of meeting their food science team. I was invited back to participate in a workshop focused on the fundamentals of food coloring. We experimented with natural coloring agents as well as artificial, and learn about color psychology. This hands on activity gave me insight into the process of producing consistent standards. I have been offered a summer position at Lucks Food and look forward to the opportunity. Having clear goals coupled with a strong work ethic make me a worthy candidate for scholarship consideration. With the generous scholarships offered by the IFT, I will be one step closer to achieving my dream of becoming a food scientist. Majoring in Food Science, I aspire to become an expert in my field and obtain relevant skills applicable to the industry. Acquiring broader knowledge and comprehension