Philomena Della Salla

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Philomena is a thoughtful high school student from New York City with a deep passion for education, service, and social impact. Whether she’s tutoring middle schoolers , mentoring kids at summer enrichment programs, or teaching kids in the Dominican Republic conversational english, Philomena brings empathy, creativity, and curiosity to everything she does. She’s known for her powerful voice—both in writing and in leadership—using her experiences to advocate for issues that matter to her From representing nations in Model UN to leading environmental initiatives focused on waste management in NYC, Philomena is constantly finding innovative ways to make a difference. She hopes to become a teacher one day!