Name: Julianna Lee
Title: Miss Tallawanda's Outstanding Teen
Platform Issue: “The Belong Project”
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Earn a psychology degree from the University of Michigan
Talent: Bollywood Dance
Scholastic Honors:
Leadership Roles: Created and head the “The Belong Project” in partnership with The C.A.L.L. ministries; Lead a book drive to benefit foster kids; Spoke to my Ohio Representative in Washington, DC; Conducted a letter writing campaign to all Ohio Congressmen and Representatives encouraging membership in the Congressional Coalition for Adoption; Group leader at summer music camp; Have been featured on radio shows, in newspapers, and a promotional video for “The Belong Project”
Accomplishments: The Belong Project has given out 160+ duffle bags to foster kids in Mercer, Van Wert, Auglaize, and Allen Counties since its start in November 2017; Collected $1300+ to-date for “The Belong Project” initiatives; Shared my adoption story as the main speaker/performer at our church’s Mother-Daughter banquet for Mother’s Day; Collected nearly 300 books in two weeks for my book drive
Interesting Facts: I have two adopted sisters from Guatemala; I love salad; Traveled to Israel; I am obsessed with quotes; My secret dream is to host a love talk show; Auditioned for NBC’s “The Voice”; Bollywood dancer
Hi! I'm Miss Tallawanda's Oustanding Teen 2018
