St. John's University NAACP

My two most substantial accomplishments are becoming the President of the St. John’s University NAACP and interning for the House of Representatives this past summer. I view these two accomplishment as substantial because I believe I defied the odds to achieve them. When I became an executive board member of the St. John’s University NAACP, serving as the chapter’s first Membership Chair, I told myself that I never wanted to serve as President. I felt as if I wouldn’t be capable to handle all the worries and stress that went along with holding such a high position. Unbeknownst to me, the next academic year, I would be serving as President of the St. John’s University NAACP. Second, being selected to intern with the House of Representatives this past summer, was one of the most humbling experiences I’ve ever had. I never believed I would receive such a prestigious internship over thousands of applicants, but my persistent and ambition helped me throughout the application process. …show more content…
John's University NAACP, I decided to continue with this organization and ran for Vice President. After winning the election, I remember the excitement and optimism I felt when the rest of the new executive board was elected. As the year began, unfortunately our current President resigned and I immediately assumed the position of President in early October. I was so nervous for this new position, realizing that I was now leading a collegiate chapter of a historic civil rights organization. However, my nerves soon turned into motivation and our chapter excelled that school year. As the President of the St. John’s University NAACP, our chapter rose in membership, exceeded capacity at our 108th Anniversary Dinner, presented an outstanding student with an Excellence in Activism Award, added three new committees and received an Outstanding Community Service