Investing in the Future: Bank of America Student Leaders® Shine Bright at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
This summer, behind our iconic blue doors, our Clubs werebuzzing with even more energy — thanks to four remarkable young changemakers.
As part of our ongoing partnership with Bank of America and their Student Leaders® initiative, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida welcomed a cohort of high school students who are not just dreaming of a GREAT future — they’re actively building it.
Meet our 2025 Student Leaders:
⭐ Aadi Gala – Bradley-Otis Family Branch
⭐ Sydni Patrick – West Orange Branch
⭐ Andrew Philip – St. Cloud Branch
⭐ Fay Zhao – Levy-Hughes Clubhouse
Hand-selected for their passion for service and demonstrated leadership through a highly selective interview process, these students were placed at four different Club locations across Central Florida. Over the course of their eight-week paid internship, they’ve been immersed in the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs: to inspire and enable all young people — especially those who need us most — to reach their full potential.
But this internship has gone far beyond observing our summer programming. It’s been a hands-on opportunity to lead, contribute meaningfully, and grow alongside our dedicated Club teams.
From mentoring younger Club members to assisting with summer programming, these Student Leaders have become true role models. Whether sparking an interest in computer science or helping youth share their stories through passion projects, they’ve shown up each day with heart, purpose, and a drive to serve.
In the process, they’ve sharpened their communication, time management, and leadership skills — all while leaving a lasting impact on our Clubs and the youth and teens we serve.
Thanks to Bank of America’s vision for a stronger, more inclusive future, our interns also joined more than 300 Student Leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C. for a week-long leadership summit. There, they dovedeeper into civic engagement, public policy, and social impact — all while connecting with peers who share their passion for making a difference.
This experience isn’t just preparing them for college or their first job — it’s preparing them to be the next generation of leaders Central Florida — and our future— needs.
We are deeply grateful to Bank of America for championing youth leadership through this transformative initiative. Your commitment to empowering tomorrow’s leaders is felt not only within our Clubs, but throughout our entire community.
Because of you, Aadi, Sydni, Andrew, and Fay are gaining the tools, mentorship, and platform they need to lead boldly — and to inspire other Club members to do the same.
