Discover Talking Tamera

Leadership Experience

2017- Current — Link Unlimited Scholars Participant — Chicago, IL

• As a Link Unlimited Scholar, I was selected to participate in this program that focuses on college and career preparation. I have attended numerous trainings and workshops which has allowed me to learn about a diversity of career options and professional practices. I am also a recipient of an on-going scholarship towards my high school tuition costs.

2018-2019 - Homeroom Student Representative   —   Marion Catholic High School

• As a student representative, I was selected by my peers to be the voice and spokesperson of the Freshmen and Sophomore students when there were concerns of importance to be discussed to the Marion Catholic High School Administration.

2019  -  Junior Advisor for Global Exploration Academy  —  Chicago, IL

• As a Junior Advisor for Global Exploration Academy, I act as a student ambassador and liaison to introduce this program to students of various schools for the purpose of increasing exposure and membership. I also assist in advising the executive board on the initiatives introduced and their effectiveness among youth. The key initiative of this organization is for teens to study abroad and learn about other cultures. In 2019, we will be studying abroad in South Africa.

2018  -  Disney Dreamers Academy   —   Orlando,  Florida

• Out of thousands of applicants across the nation, I was selected to attend the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey & Essence Magazine. I received a full scholarship to attend this once in a lifetime event in Orlando Florida, where I was exposed to advanced leadership techniques and professional workshops designed to pursue success in my future.

 2018 -  Black Girls LEAD Sponsored by Black Girls Rock   —   New York, New York

• From thousands of applicants, I was one of 200 selected to receive a full scholarship to attend this very powerful leadership and empowerment conference. As a participant, I received training and exposure to professional career training by various women of color with the intent to empower purpose in young female leaders of the future.

2017-2018  -  Vice President of Freshman Class   —   Marion Catholic High School

• As the Vice President of my Freshman class, I was responsible for assisting the class President in representing the needs and concerns of the Freshman class. I helped in planning and coordinating several activities and initiatives designed to benefit the best interests of the students. I also assisted in setting up and facilitating student council meetings to advance the agenda of the student government. I was also in charge of daily announcements to inform students of events and I made sure the student’s ideas were heard and accounted for. As secretary, I had to record the minutes and type a report for every meeting.

2016-2017  -  Student Council President   –   8th Grade    —    Calvary Academy

• As the elected president of the 8th grade student council, my leadership was instrumental in providing several new ideas being implemented at Calvary Academy School to benefit the student body. I was able to use my leadership and creativity to convince the school to host the very first theatrical production fundraiser in 2018 which was a huge success. I also suggested and coordinated the eighth grade annual trip which required a larger fundraising event independent of the school budget.

2017   - Junior Mayor of South Holland  —  South Holland, IL

• Selected by the mayor of the city of South Holland IL to participate as the mock mayor for government night where I had the opportunity to lead a mock city council meeting. I was assisted by other students who also occupied the roles of others in city government.

2016 - 2017 -  Student Council Secretary — 7th Grade —  Calvary Academy

• As Student Council Secretary, I had the responsibility of recording the minutes for all student council meetings and providing typed reports to the school’s executive administration staff.

2014-2016 - Student Class Representative — 5th & 6th Grade — Calvary Academy

• As the Student Class Representative from 5th through 6th grade, I was responsible for being the voice within the student government for the students of these classes. I was responsible for communicating the concerns, desires, ideas, and needs of my peers to the council and the school’s executive administrative staff.

2012- 2015 - Tamera’s Treasures Company Owner — Chicago, IL

• I started my own business in 2012 that focused on selling handcrafted treasure boxes, jewelry and other accessories for young girls. My business was designed to encourage and empower young girls to achieve their dreams in life.

Activities

• 2019 - IDEO Chicago Design Camp — Chicago IL

As a recent selectee in this camp, I will be introduced to various modern design technologies and trends

• 2019 - Co-editor for Marion Catholic High Yearbook

I became co-editor for my high school yearbook, which leaves me in charge of making sure the pictures, articles and additional entries are correctly published.

• 2019 - Staff Writer for The Homegirl Project & Her Voice Matters

Due to my love of writing, I was invited to write for these two amazing blogs that highlight women and their achievements.

• 2019 - Author of Black Girl You are IT

I wrote my first book to inspire adolescent girls to understand their worth and value.

• 2018 - Featured in Chicago Crusader

Due to me being picked for Disney Dreamers Academy, I was featured in my first magazine, The Chicago Crusader.

• 2017-2018 - Speech Team – Marion Catholic High School

Joining the speech team allowed me to advance my communication skills through various public speaking completions against other schools within our conference

• 2018 - Manager for Freshmen Volleyball Team — Marion Catholic High School

As manager, I made sure all the players were in attendance, had their necessities, keep them motivated and ensured a smooth process for games and practices.

• 2015-2017 - Cheerleader Team Captain — Calvary Academy

As the Cheerleader Captain, I was responsible for ensuring that the team was properly prepared for practices and performances at all scheduled sporting events of the school.

• 2014 -2015 - Diamond Elite Volleyball Program – Hobart, IN

As a member of this team for several years, I was fortunate to enhance my skills as a team player and competed in numerous games and competitions.

Volunteer Experience

• 2019 - Ronald McDonald House Volunteer — Chicago, IL

As a volunteer I was able coordinate a group of adults and youth peers to feed the families of children who were hospitalized at the Children’s Hospital.