by Alex Siordia

1. A Year of Exploration
Alex Siordia

2. My Foundation
• Born & Raised in Kamuela, Hawaii
• Attended Hawaii Prep Academy
• Active in clubs, community service, and sports
• Early Interest in politics
• Sixth Grade traveled to Honolulu to visit state capitol

3. Dream for Hawaii
 Social Sustainability
 College Prep Workshop
 Worked with fellow students from my high school
 Prepare students in my local community for high
school
 Encourage students to seek a higher education
 College
 Vocational School

4. Boston University
 Political Science Major
 American Politics and East Asian Relations
 Studied American Politics and Political Theory
 Enrolled In Clubs
 Volunteer Opportunities
 Relationships
 Friendships
 Networking

5. Branching Out
 Japanese Student Association
 Group Meetings & Events
 Alianza Latina
 Club Meetings
 Tutors For All
 Work Study & Volunteer Opportunities
 FY101
 Activities with like-minded & passionate students

6. Cultural Exploration
• Interest in local
communities
• Specifically Latino
Culture
• Awakening in personal
culture
• Defining of one’s own
ethnicity, and self

7. Winter Exploration
• Invited to speak at
Hawaii State Capitol
• Spoke about the need
for politicians to take
actions within local
communities
• Advocated for
support of non-profit
organizations

8. Spring Exploration
 Spring Break (SHYLI)
 Washington D.C.
 Senator Schatz
 Senator Hirono

9. Future Plans
 Law School (Three – Five Years)
 Attain J.D.
 Work in county level office as an assistant to local
politician within the state of California (Five Years)
 Run for office at county level (Eight – Ten Years)
 Reform public education, along with encouraging
involvement in non-profit organizations

10. Summer
• Grassroots Campaigns
• Street Canvassing
• Doctors Without Borders
• International
Humanitarian Relief
Organization
• Promotion
• Field Manager

11. SHYLI
 Preparation for the future
 Network Building
 Opportunities to explore
 Invitation to special events
 Both to view, and to participate in

12. A Year in Experience
 Discovery
 Self-discovery
 Constantly surrounded by passionate individuals
 Work Ethic
 You get in what you put out
 Plan a Schedule
 Community
 Relationships
 Networking