Abigail A.

2023-24 Southeast Youth of the Year

Club/Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Length of Membership: 13 years
Anticipated College: Virginia Commonwealth University
Career Interest: Marketing
Defining Characteristics: Tenacious, Inclusive

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From Outsider to Inclusion Advocate: How Abigail Sparked Change

Abigail knows how it feels to be a teen outcast in high school, but at her Boys & Girls Club she found the support system she needed to use her voice to spark positivity and inclusion for all. Read more →