Lakshmi Julakanti is a motivated sophomore at Santa Susana High School with a strong interest in financial literacy, public policy, and community service. She is passionate about increasing student engagement and ensuring that opportunities, resources, and leadership programs are accessible to students from all backgrounds. Since attending her first Fall Student Advisory Conference (SAC) as a freshman, she has developed experience in outreach, public speaking, and leadership through her involvement at the regional level within CASC. She is excited for the opportunity to serve and give back to CASC, as it's the organization that has provided her with such a meaningful and supportive community. Outside of CASC, she enjoys binge-watching shows, listening to music, and photography.