GEM Leadership Team

Hi, my name is Kennedi and I’m 13 years old. I strive to become a mortician and a nuclear medicine physician when I get older. I’m a very outspoken leader and like to speak my mind. I enjoy singing – especially gospel and worship music. I’m part of the GEM Leadership Team because I understand how important it is for middle school girls to be physically active. Doing this work is very important because being fit is a key way to live a long, healthy life.

Hey there! My name is Mercy and I’m 11 years old. I am a huge Florida Gator fan, just like my Dad! Softball is my favorite sport. I’ve been playing competitively since I was 7 years old. I am here to help middle school girls think beyond popularity, social media, and what others think about them. By working with this group, I want to show girls how being active can be really fun.

Hello! My name is Brookelyn and I love to act. In the school play, I was Alice in “Alice in Wonderland”. I also like to paint and make jewelry for my business, “Dunn Design”. One day I hope to be a world famous actress or an entrepreneur. I love to lead and take charge. I’m part of this group because I really like being active and having fun with other girls my age. I think all middle school girls should have a chance to try different types of physical activities together.

My name is Ella Grace, but I just go by Ella. I’m 12 years old. I love to read! My favorite book (after Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, obviously) is The Da Vinci Code. My favorite sport is swim team. I train year-round, but especially enjoy the excitement and intensity of summer competition season. I am a member of The GEM Leadership Team because I love to exercise and enjoy public speaking. This group is so important to me because I want to help other girls learn to love exercise as much as I do.

My name is Pratima and I am 12 years old. I dance, swim, and play other sports for fun with my friends. My favorite hobbies are to draw and bake. When I grow up, I want to be an entrepreneur and start a business. I’m very excited to be a part of the GEM Leadership Team.

My name is Grace, I am 12 years old and I’m in 7th grade. I have lived in Jefferson (nearby Atlanta and Athens) almost all my life. I do jazz, ballet, tap, chorus, drama, and musical theatre. I have never really enjoyed a lot of sports, but I love to dance. Dance is my sport. Besides dance, I love to bake and read. I can be very loud and sometimes talk a lot! I feel that the GEM Leadership Team is very important because lots of girls don’t get enough exercise and it isn’t good for their health. I want to empower girls like me to realize the benefits of getting exercise.

Hi, my name is Callie. I am a part of the GEM Leadership Team because I want to increase physical activity in middle school girls. I feel that being physically active is important for many reasons. Some reasons are that it makes you less stressed, it is healthy, and it is fun.

My name is Nevaeh, I am 13 in the 8th grade. I do lots of activities such as basketball, drawing, painting, and dance. I have 8 siblings. My favorite colors are green and red. My favorite food is sushi. The reason I joined The GEM Leadership Team is because I feel it is important to teach girls that physical activity is important to us. Also, I would like to make girls feel better about themselves when it comes to physical activity and more.

Hello, my name is Ayshiah and I am in the 7th grade. My favorite subject in school is ELA/language arts. I play volleyball at my middle school and I’m very athletic, creative, outspoken, positive, and confident. I love to read and write; my favorite book is the Bible. I have a babysitting job this summer and I like to sew in my free time. I keep myself physically active by dancing to a song over and over for 30 minutes.

My name is Aniyah. I am 13 years old. I have one younger brother, he is 11 years old. I love to play sports! My favorite sports are track and soccer. I’m excited about being in this group because I can offer a positive attitude and teamwork to the GEM Leadership Team.

My name is Sophia Price. I am 13 years old. I’m from St. Simons Island, Ga. I want to become a physical therapist and I want to play college basketball. Currently, I play basketball, softball, and soccer. The work of the GEM Leadership Team is important because girls have to get out of their comfort zone!

My name is Angel Sheffield and I’m 12 years old. My hobbies are running track, playing basketball, working out, dancing, and gymnastics. I am honored to be part of the GEM Leadership Team. The reason why I wanted to join this team of young intelligent ladies is because I believe we can make a difference by encouraging other girls our age to be fit and bringing excitement to the program.

My name is Timmea and I’m from Albany Georgia. I am the third oldest of a sibling group of ten. My favorite subject is math. In my spare time, I enjoy sleeping because beauty rest is an important factor of a girl’s life! I attend Jane Willson Boys and Girls Club in my hometown and I have been a member of The Club since I was 9 years old. I am a part of the GEM Leadership Team because we can help girls build their self-esteem and have confidence in themselves.

My name is Giselle, my friends call me Gigi. I’m 13 years old. I am a strong leader. Doing this work is important because it will help middle school girls be more physically active. I’m part of the GEM Leadership Team because I can relate to how other girls feel. I want to help them be comfortable and confident when being physically active.

Hi, my name is LC Mullaly. I am 12 years old and am in 7th grade at Saddle Ridge Middle School. My favorite sports are volleyball and golf. Playing golf isn’t always something girls want to do, but I have been trying to encourage my friends to play. If golf isn’t something they’re interested in, I still try to encourage them to find a sport they do like. I always encourage their decision about the sport they like to play. I feel motivated when I’m on the court in club volleyball, and I see my team doing well. I look forward to hearing how the other girls motivate their friends too.

I am 13 and in the 8th grade. I enjoy many different physical activities like gymnastics, boxing, track and even just walking or playing outside. Some of my top priorities are school, physical health and mental health. I also enjoy going out with friends and family. I really enjoy being a leader and taking the extra step to help others.

Hello! My name is Abigail, but I go by Abby. I am 12 years old and I play a range of different sports like cross country, basketball, and track. I love to be active and try to get my friends/peers to be active as well. I work well with a team and also enjoy my role as a programmer on the “First Lego League” team. This group is important to me because it encourages all middle school girls to get involved in physical activity and improve their health.

Hi, my name is Addison and I’m 12 years old. I would like to become a physical therapist when I’m older. I really enjoy music and I’ve been taking guitar, ukulele, piano and voice lessons for a couple of years now. My favorite kind of music is contemporary and country. I was a competitive gymnast for 7 years and now I participate in competitive cheer. I also enjoy walking, playing on my trampoline and being active with my friends. I’m part of the GEM Leadership Team because I want to help middle school girls find activities they can enjoy. I understand how being active is important to a girl’s physical and mental health and will set girls up to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Hello!!!!! My name is Shailyn Jones and I am 11 years old. I have been a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs since kindergarten. I like to play basketball, softball, soccer, gymnastics, and run track and cross country. I have played sports competitively since I was 5 years old. I am excited to join the GEM Leadership Team to help girls of all different ages become healthier. I hope to show more girls that it’s fun to be active.