Kendall Williams Named to National Youth Delegate

Kendall Williams, a student at Bloomingdale High School, has been selected to represent Florida as a National Youth Delegate to the 2013 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va.

Williams joins a select group of 250 students from across the country to participate in an intensive weeklong study of leadership in environmental science and conservation. Williams was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in leadership in the sciences and conservation studies.

George Mason University, along with partners National Geographic and the National Zoo, will welcome the nation's youth scholars to Washington, D.C. With distinguished faculty, guest speakers and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment offers aspiring environmentalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience.

The weeklong program is held at George Mason University's state-of-the-art campus. The summit will encourage and inspire young leaders who desire a unique experience focused on successful careers in this dynamic industry.

The Washington Youth Summit on the Environment will be held June 23-28.