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Meet A Future Leader In Roanoke: Elise Dearstyne
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The future of Roanoke is looking bright, thanks to the incredible young people working to strengthen our community. In partnership with T-Mobile, Patch is proud to spotlight future leaders like Elise Dearstyne, who are making a positive impact in and around Roanoke.
Elise, a soon-to-be-graduate of Roanoke Catholic School, is already making an impact in the community. In 2024, she was honored with the Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Award for Civic Engagement. As part of the award, Elise received a $500 mini-grant to develop a community project and a full scholarship to attend the Virginia State 4-H Congress at Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus.
Elise’s leadership extends to multiple roles, including Teen Lead for VA 4-H, Teen Summit Ambassador Captain for 4-H Equity & Inclusion and Advocacy Director for VA VOT. She has also participated in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, where she built lasting connections and developed valuable leadership skills.
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Congratulations, Elise Dearstyne!
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