Please meet Annalysa S., Vice President at Hamilton HS. She joined just over a year ago and has already made a major impact at her school. Continue reading to learn how Annalysa is inspiring others through her commitment to human rights.
Name: Annalysa S.
School: Hamilton HS
Graduation Year: 2027
STF Title: Vice President
STF Member Since: Spring 2024
STF Team: Why did you join STF?
Annalysa: I joined STF because I have always had an interest in human rights and how they are impacted globally. I wanted to educate others on human rights and learn more about how human rights are being affected and what we can actually do together little by little.
STF Team: What goals and leadership skills do you hope to achieve with STF?
Annalysa: I hope to improve my public speaking skills, share ideas confidently, and speak on matters that I strongly care about. That includes presenting, educating groups of people, and personal conversations.
STF Team: What are you most proud of accomplishing at STF so far?
Annalysa: My Chapter has been hosting classroom presentations for the Protect the Unhoused Action Plan and sharing information about STF. Every class was different, but everyone was engaged and asked questions, which showed how successful we were in getting information across.
STF Team: What’s one thing future and current STF members should know?
Annalysa: I want them to know that they should try everything, and what I mean by that is don’t be afraid to try something new within the club for advocacy. It could be successful within your school. All environments are different and students respond differently, so always be open to adjusting.
STF Team: Would you recommend other students to join STF?
Annalysa: I would highly recommend STF to another student because you learn so much in a general sense. You can apply all aspects of STF within school and even outside of school, and you build bonds with other students who have similar interests in human rights. It is also a place to educate and advocate for human rights with information that is honest and direct.
