Kaila Hu

As a high school student with curiosity and eagerness to explore diverse professional paths, I am seeking opportunities that allow me to gain valuable experience, develop a range of skills, and help build my portfolio. While currently interested in pursuing a career in journalism, I remain open to discovering and cultivating interests to make informed decisions about my future career path.

• Earned the Bronze Award in Girl Scouts for organizing a food drive for the Messiah Methodist Church
• Had all of my articles published in each of my school's publications and won "Most Valuable Staffer" award within my first year of joining
• Became Editor-in-Chief for my school's newspaper my third year of journalism

Girl Scouts (2012-present) 

High school newspaper (2021-present)

National Honor Society (2022-present)

Key Club (2023-present)

National High School Journalism Convention (2022- current)

Washington Journalism and Media Conference (Jul. 2023)

• Observe, document, and play with dogs at Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
• Assembled hygiene kits for Fairfax Area Christian Emergency and Transitional Services
• Organized a food drive for the Messiah Methodist Church
• Planned and baked sweets for monthly birthday parties for children for Fairfax County Judicial Center