Paris Bruner recognized the role community plays in our lives from a young age, as well as the importance of giving back to the community. She began performing a variety of volunteer activities throughout Seattle working alongside her family during her childhood and found them fulfilling. As she grew older, she has continued to take strides to assist with various causes, guide others, and offer support when possible. It became evident that promoting the strength of the community is where true change could begin. Stepping on to the campus of the University of Washington has exposed her to new knowledge, growth, and the development of leadership skills which has proven to be extremely valuable while taking on additional roles. Others have taken notice. Recently, the Renton resident became the proud recipient of a special award for her efforts.

Washington Campus Compact's Student Civic Leader Award recognizes and supports students who are working hard to solve critical issues in their communities. This program offers financial support, an online learning community, and in-person training to foster confidence and success in continued civic engagement.

Mathematical Thinking & Visualization; Society, Ethics & Human Behavior;Applied ComputingParis Bruner is a leader who inspires others with her commitment to working with youth and connecting students with opportunities in the STEM field and beyond. She has taught coding for kids at elementary schools for multiple quarters as a part of her CBLR course work. In 2019 Bruner was promoted to lead teacher for Coding With Kids working with groups of 15 students aged 5-10 years old; volunteered with Achieving Community Transformation (ACT) as an Alternative Spring Break site lead; volunteered as a student ambassador for the office of Community-Based Learning and Research; and was promoted to a staff lead position for the Makerspace, a creative (co-) curricular environment.

Congratulations! to Paris.

Read more:
Local Resident is Recognized by Washington State as a Leader - Patch.com