Yvette Yaroshenko
Advocate in Political Change For the People
My Favorite Quote:Â
“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” -Oprah Winfrey
About Me: Hello, I’m Yvette! I am passionate about learning new things, and plan to go into pre-law to become a lawyer! I strive to not allow my mistakes to become failures, but rather learning lessons, encouraging myself to become a better person not just for me, but for those around me as well. I am driven by the joy and motivation I get in seeing those around me succeed in their passions and projects.
Leadership Profile Overview
Current Role in Aakkam
Secretary of AAKKAM Navigate
School & Grade
Junior at Marquette Sr. High School
Future aspiration
Immigration Lawyer
Core Purpose Statement (Ikigai)
While, like others, I want to achieve success in my career, that will always come before helping others in achieving theirs first, and helping the world progress to be better each day.
Skills & Strengths
Public Speaking
Strong at communicating ideas clearly.
Music
Passionate about music and creative expression.
Data Analysis
Strong in analyzing data to identify patterns and insights.
Social Media
Content creation to promote awareness on Instagram
Projects and Contributions
Outside Aakkam
Volunteer at American Red Cross
- Duration: Feb 2024-Present
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What societal issue was addressed?
Gaps in effective volunteer selection for blood transport and distribution operations. - Role: BVWE Engagement, NST Onboarding
- Number of Volunteer Hours: 179.5 hours
Aakkam Projects
Aakkam NAVIGATE Program
- Project Duration: April 2025-Present
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What societal issue was addressed?
Integration of Immigrants into a new culture - Solution/Approach: Gave perspective on the different aspects of our project, helped edit and refine courses.
- Role Played: Secretary
- Collaborators: Deetya Ladi, Saanvi Makkapati, Rithika Pendurthi, Anushka Suratia
- Impact: Over 12k
Leadership in Action
Leadership
Challenges Overcome
Time Management
Growth Journey
Learning to have a healthy work life balance to enhance all aspects of personal and work life.
Leadership Traits Demonstrated
- Empathy
- Persistance
- Initiative
Media & Recognition
Badges or Achievements
Mentor Recognition/Recommendations
Media Mentions or Aakkam Blog Features
Certifications or Training Completed
Reflections or Journal
Support My Project
Join AAKKAM’s mission by supporting our programs or connecting with us to contribute your unique strengths. Your involvement can help turn bold visions into meaningful action, creating opportunities for growth, empowerment, and positive change. Every step you take with us—big or small—adds to a collective journey of building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
Quick Links
Aakkam Foundation INDIA
Registered in Tamil Nadu on 10 December 2021, Transaction number REG202112105796159.
Aakkam Foundation INC, USA
Registered in Florida on October 5th, 2023, document number N23000012045.