Hannah Yao is a senior at Amador Valley High School who loves reading, writing, journaling, and drawing. She has also been dancing for almost 10 years and has received numerous awards at dance competitions. Hannah enjoys working with children and has had many opportunities to teach and mentor younger students. She is passionate about helping kids build confidence in reading, writing, and speaking, which inspired her to become involved with SPEAK.
In addition, Hannah is an active member of DECA, where she is developing her skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, and business. She also participates in volunteer activities, including the Congressional Award program, and enjoys finding meaningful ways to give back to her community. Through her experiences in dance, drawing, academics, volunteering, and working with children, Hannah hopes to encourage other students to discover their interests, express themselves creatively, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.