Bella Grace Brown
"Nothing will work unless you do."
-Maya Angelou
Education and Awards
St. Paul VI Catholic High School, Grades 9-12
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Ranked in top 10% of class of 261 students - Grade 12
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Principals Honor Roll - Grades 9, 10, 11
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Scholar Athlete Award - Grades 9, 10, 11
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Varsity Letter Soccer - Grades 9, 10, 11
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Varsity Letter Track - Grades 9, 10, 11
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Giorgio Frasetti Leadership Retreat - Grade 11
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National Honor Society - Grades 11, 12
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Campus Ministry Leadership Team - Grade 12
Harvard Pre-College Summer Program - Grade 11
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Financed attendance through fundraising and money earned from various jobs.
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Studied Journalism and Writing over a two-week on-campus session.
Yale Young Global Scholars Program - Grade 12
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Financed attendance through scholarship, fundraising, and money earned from various jobs.
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Completed coursework, Capstone, and Symposiums in the interdisciplinary of Politics, Law, and Economics over the two-week session on campus.
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Leadership and Extracurricular Activities
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Student Government Association (SGA) – Grade 9 to Present
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Class Officer - Grades 9, 10
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Student Ambassador - Grades 9, 10, 11
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Head of School Advisory Board, Student Representative - Grade 11
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School Executive Board - Grade 12
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Panthers United Multicultural Club, President, and Founder – Grade 11 to Present
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Founded in Grade 11 as a call to diversity, equity, and inclusion for minority students.
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Implemented campaign/activities to celebrate Black History Month for the first time in school history.
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Encouraged minority students to access advanced curriculum and engage within the school.
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Advocated as part of the Advisory Board for more diversity in recruiting students and staff.
Amendment of Virginia Code §§ 18.2-60 and 18.2-427 - Grade 9 to Present
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Active with legislative representatives and community leaders to try and amend the current Virginia state statute that addresses cyberbullying to include social media.
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Worked with Delegate Kaye Cory’s office on final draft of proposed amendment.
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Ongoing advocate for proposed legislation to be sent to committee.
​Campus Ministry - Grade 10 to Present
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Senior Retreat Leader - Grade 12
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Selected out of 50 applicants to lead retreats for underclassman to grow their faith.
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Panther Pals/Peer Mentor – Grade 9 to Present
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Mentored Options program students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
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Provided tutoring, emotional support, and friendship for Options students to thrive at PVI.
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Facilitated inclusion and a positive learning environment within the student body.
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Girl Scouts​ of America – Kindergarten to Present
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Bronze, Silver, and Gold (in progress) Awards
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Big Sister
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Cookie Care Packages for USNA Midshipmen, Hometown Heroes, Troop 2 Troops
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Wreaths Across America
PVI Varsity Soccer - Grades 9,10,11
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Summer Camp Counselor
PVI Varsity Track - Grades 9,10,11
Debate Club - Grade 9
Young Politicians Club - Grade 10
Panther Press Newspaper (disbanded in 2022) - Grade 10
DECA - Grade 11
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DMV Force 2005 Travel Soccer
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2023 State Champions
Virginia State Olympic Development Soccer Program
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Work Experience
Babysitter/Nanny - Grade 8 to Present
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Completed American Red Cross Babysitter Certification.
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Cared for multiple families on weekends.
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Nanny to children of NFL player, requiring overnight stays and extended care.
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American Pools, Lifeguard - Grade 10
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Obtained CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certification.
Dulles Sportsplex, Camp Counselor - Grades 11, 12
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Created and implemented curriculum for Soccer Camp.
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Assisted with front desk and managerial duties.
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Responsible for Social Media account.
The Bee in the Room, Entrepreneur and Owner - Grades 9, 10, 11
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Created in 2018 as an online clothing boutique for women and children.
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Learned about sales, accounting, inventory management, finance, and digital marketing.
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Provided clothing for Homeless Shelter.
Long and Foster Real Estate Inc, Office Assistant - Grade 8 to Present
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Responsible for graphic art and production of quarterly newsletters and other marketing material.
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Managed paperwork for transactions with clients.
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Coordinated American Red Cross Blood Drive and annual client holiday party.
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Maintained client database.
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Managed social media accounts.
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Engaged vendors and contractors as needed.
Additional Community Service
Embry Rucker Homeless Shelter
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Provided annual holiday breakfast, clothing, toys, and other shelter needs.
House of Mercy Food Pantry
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Assisted with inventory, packaging, and distribution of food items to community members in need.
Cross Catholic Outreach - Box of Joy
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Filled shoe boxes with toys, school supplies and other items to be sent to children in third world countries.
P.A.N.D.A.S Network
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Raised money to assist in research and provide support for PANS/PANDAS families.
Sepsis Alliance
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After almost losing my father to Sepsis in 2018, I became active in raising funds and awareness.
​Loudoun Recreation Soccer Coach
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Coached my brothers 2011 boys’ soccer team.
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Taught fundamental skills including dribbling, shooting, and passing.
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Managed practice schedules, games, and rosters.
​Senior Support Services
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Assisted senior citizens during the coronavirus pandemic with walking dogs, yard work, grocery shopping, and other errands.
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Envy Project- Empathic Network of Volunteering and You(TH)
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Tutor for kids from low-income neighborhoods.
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Loudoun Breast Health Network
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Volunteer at LBHN's Annual Auction to support families in Loudoun County.
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Humane Rescue Alliance
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Volunteer for the Humane Rescue Alliance of Washington, D.C.
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Created 100 handmade dog treat mats.

