We are excited to share our second conversation from September 2022 with West Shore High School student and Parker Foundation Peer Buddy Youth Ambassador - Arya Jathal. From the positive impacts of service on our youth, to the importance of bringing people of all abilties together - we hear from a teen perspective how these experiences have shaped her life and helped her overcome her own challenges. Arya shares how her parents have greatly influenced her over the years, as well as the Pakistani female Nobel Peace Prize laureate that inspires her to to reach for more. When asked, Arya offers words of wisdom to her peers that are important lessons for people of all ages. Hosted by Parker Foundation Co-Founder Melissa Parker, and previous Parker Foundation Program Director, Julia Barney - who recaps the importance of the non-profit's "Be a Buddy Initiative" on building inclusive programs through exisitng community resources, as well as our annual Be a Buddy 5K race and Family Health and Safety Expo.

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