Tatiana has applied to attend Brown Leadership Institute this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Tatiana
Tatiana
Interest:
Leadership
Grade:
11th
School:
Kolbe Cathedral High School
Location:
Bridgeport, CT
Successfully funded on March 30th, 2017!
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$4,296 raised
$0 to go
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Tatiana
Tatiana's Story

My passion is leadership development.

I discovered my passion for Leadership Development through my initial and instant love for community service. The volunteer work I find myself most drawn to focusses on the mentoring of younger youth. I love working with students who have obvious potential, but maybe lack the guidance and motivation to realize it. With a vacancy for a leadership role in their lives, I look to fill that spot. I hope to help guide the upcoming generation by encouraging them to pursue successful lives.

Attending the Brown Leadership Institute will not only allow me to pursue my passion, but will enable me to help educate those around me. With leadership, there comes responsibility, and this program will help me become an advocate and leader in my own community. I want to bring these skills back to those whom I mentor, and I know that I will be better prepared for my own future.

Stephanie
A Note from Mrs. Gervasi, Tatiana's Mentor

Tatiana is the most self-motivated, driven student I have ever had the privilege to work with. She not only takes advantage of every opportunity offered, but seeks these prospects out herself and looks for leadership roles within them. Her school only offers two AP courses. Tatiana is currently taking AP History, with an “A” average for first quarter, and she will take AP English next year. She is currently looking into on-line college courses and she is working with the administrators at her school in an effort to provide more opportunities for honors students. She is a member of various clubs at school, runs track in the spring, manages the basketball team and works weekend early morning shifts at Dunkin’ Donuts. Tatiana is always looking to better herself and the world around her and I am confident that she will.

Campaign Activity
Tatiana
Tatiana posted an update
September 8
Brown Leadership Institute

My experience at Brown was life changing! I had the chance to learn and work alongside the Dean of Students at the university, Mary-Grace Almandrez. She not only taught me about society's view on women but she showed me that I, too, as a women have so much power and the ways I can channel that as a positive force within my community. My time at Brown allowed me to see the world in a different light. It also gave me friends i'm sure I will have for a lifetime and made me acutely aware of the characteristics I want within a college.

Tatiana
Tatiana posted an update
May 5
Brown Leadership Institute

I am going to be participating in the Brown Leadership Institute this summer. I am excited to be attending this program because I believe with the recent issues happening in this country it is very important to have these discussions that contain arguments and other view points beyond the ones in our community. Leadership is a quality that is much needed in our society and our country. I feel attending this program will help encourage others to become leaders and have the conversations that no one is willing to have.

I am looking forward to collaborating my ideas with other young adults my age who share the same interests, ideas, and beliefs. By taking their perspective into consideration I am not only advancing my self but my community when I share with them the things I have learned during this program. I hope to gain friends and intimate knowledge of leadership, character, and how they contribute to how we run society.

Success! Mrs. Gervasi helped Tatiana raise $4,296
March 30
Ronald Hodge donated $69
March 30

Tatiana - Congratulations, you made it! Admire the initiative you've shown in pursuing this leadership program. Enjoy it!

Nancy Soule donated $100
March 30

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $100

Daphne Mitchell donated $25
March 30

Good luck Tatiana!!! You are making the Horizons community so proud!!

Roberta Conroy donated $100
March 30
Robbi Hartt donated $25
March 30

We're so proud of you and the leadership you bring to Horizons! Best wishes as you empower yourself even more. :-)

Roger & Bevo Tarika donated $100
March 30

Keep up the great work and hope its a great experience this summer.

Norwalk Vault donated $250
March 30
Jacqueline Scott donated $100
March 30

Proud of you accomplishments and passion Tatiana! Go for it!

Sherry Rago donated $100
March 30

Dear Tatiana,
Heard about your opportunity at last night's Horizon Board Meeting. What a wonderful opportunity for you. Would love to hear about your experience when you return. Best of Luck. Sherry Rago

Gina DellaCava donated $25
March 29

Good luck Tatiana!!

Gabbie Henry donated $25
March 29
Anonymous donated $25
March 29
Anonymous donated $25
March 27
Kate Schreijack donated $25
March 27

Wishing you all the best! You have an amazing future ahead of you!

Emily Cooper donated $25
March 27
Nicole Bross donated $25
March 27
Elizabeth Wade donated $25
March 26
Anonymous donated $25
March 26
Helen Martins donated $100
March 25

Best of luck!

Robin Righter donated $25
March 25
Jack Martins donated $50
March 24

Good luck, Tatiana!

Danny Ramalho donated $60
March 24

We believe in you!

Christina Whittaker donated $50
March 24

Congratulations, Tatiana!!!

Moira Hintsa donated $100
March 24
John and Arlene howard donated $50
March 24
Monique Rutledge donated $25
March 24

What a fantastic opportunity for you, Tatiana!!

Robin Charron donated $25
March 24

Keep up the good work!!

Rose Gervasi donated $50
March 24

If my daughter-in-law, Stephanie Gervasi, supports you, then you must be someone special!!! Good Luck 👍
Rose Gervasi

Joe Aleardi donated $50
March 24

Have fun work hard!

Shane Fisher donated $50
March 24

Keep up the hard work Tatiana! You are inspiring!

Michelle Elder donated $25
March 23

Good luck Tatiana!

Jess Cintron Henry donated $25
March 23

Best of luck 💖

Sinead Lutz donated $25
March 23

Way to go Tatiana! Wishing you the best of luck.

Lizabeth Riggs donated $25
March 23

Loved working with the GFA Horizons program! Best of luck to you...now go set the world on fire!!

Karen Flett donated $20
March 23

Keep up the great work!

Stephanie Gervasi donated $50
March 23
Flash Funding donated $100
March 14
Student Contribution donated $99
March 14
Brown University
Brown University donated $2,098
March 14
Stephanie
Mrs. Gervasi started this campaign
March 14
Tatiana
Tatiana was accepted into Wishbone!
February 1