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Hi, my name is Annie Gersh and I’m 13 years old. I live in Los Angeles, California and attend Marlborough School.

I became inspired to help my counterparts in developing countries when I went to a large, inspirational Girl Up event that featured Queen Rania, of Jordan.

I’ve always had a passion for helping those less fortunate and have done so by serving meals at a local food coalition for homeless people, and throughout middle and elementary school I participated in a program making lunches for homeless people in my community.

I was also inspired to help those less fortunate when I visited my older sister who teaches at an elementary school in Newark, New Jersey.

I was dismayed to learn that the school lacked a library. As a child who grew up with a passion for reading, I was motivated to start a library for the students.

I initiated a book drive in my community and collected nearly 1,000 books, which formed the beginning of the school’s library. It made me very happy to bring such joy to these children.

In my free time, I enjoy running and biking. At school I was a member of the Cross Country team and Debate team.

I was recently elected 8th grade Secretary. I was a two time “Head’s List” honoree and honored as an “Unsung Heroine.”

My favorite subjects in school are history and math. I am excited to become a Teen Advisor because I am interested in current events and have a passion for helping people so it will combine my two passions.