The Ceres Organization (2021 - )
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As Founder and President of The Ceres Organization, Laasya has created this organization to combat food insecurity and facilitate STEM education in her community. The first goal is to increase food insecurity awareness through online programs and summits to facilitate discussions about the issue. The second goal of the Ceres Organization is to encourage more STEM education through various opportunities set up throughout the year for students. The third and final part of the Ceres Organization is the Ceres research. The research that Laasya developed herself, supports the base ideas of the Ceres Organization. Learn more at https://theceresorganization.weebly.com/.
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Appointee on Democrats Communication Committee (2024 - )
The Ohio Young Democrats aim to empower young people across Ohio by engaging them in the political process and advocating for progressive policies. The communications committee specifically provides outreach and works to promote our missions.
As the youngest member and only high school student in the organization, Laasya plays an active role in crafting and executing communication plans that effectively engage young voters. This includes creating social media posts, drafting press releases, and writing articles. Her involvement ensures that the perspectives of high schoolers are represented.
As the youngest member and only high school student in the organization, Laasya plays an active role in crafting and executing communication plans that effectively engage young voters. This includes creating social media posts, drafting press releases, and writing articles. Her involvement ensures that the perspectives of high schoolers are represented.
iSPACE - Local Science Organization (2021 - )
As a Camp Counselor at iSPACE, Laasya worked to support and inspire students through a variety of science-based summer camps. Laasya worked with many students of different ages and backgrounds, guiding them through lessons and hands-on activities. She hosted many different camps, with topics ranging from robotics to 3D printing to rocket science! Her role involved setting up and organizing the camps each week and designing engaging educational activities.
Local Library Teen Advisory Board (2019 – )
Laasya is a member of the Organizing Committee at her local library, called the Advisory Board. Laasya has been volunteering at the library since 2019, and has volunteered for multiple programs. Additionally, she has been the leader of multiple projects, such as the annual Summer Reading Program and literacy enrichment.
Local School District’s Science Discovery Camp Counselor (2021 - )
Over the past three summers, Laasya has served as a volunteer and camp counselor at her school district’s Science Discovery Camp, a unique program that offers students hands-on learning experiences in STEM. In her role as a camp counselor, Laasya has had the chance to work specifically in the CSI camp, where she guided students through activities focused on forensic science. Her work involved guiding the students through the scientific principles behind these activities and fostering teamwork as they work through challenges together.
Tutor in Local Tutoring Program (2021 - )
For 2 years, Laasya worked as a weekly tutor for students ranging in age from 5 to 15, helping them develop skills in a variety of subjects. Her tutoring covered areas like reading, math, American history, and other topics depending on what the student was struggling with. This experience allowed her to work with a diverse group of learners and students, adapting her teaching style to meet their individual learning goals and helping them build confidence in their abilities