About Everett

|| The Forge ||

Pennies of Time, Spokesperson and Experienced Humanitarian (2012-Present)

Co-led service projects and acts of kindness, a spokesperson and nonprofit founder.

Photographer (2020-Present)

Specializing in portraiture and nature photography, capturing compelling images. Using photography as a medium to raise awareness about the experiences of individuals with low vision. (see the image on the bottom right of this page or check out The Exhibit)

Jewelry By Design—Jeweler Apprentice (2022-2023)

During my Trash Me for Kids project, I asked Beto questions about his plans for supporting the environment and sustainability.

Honors and Awards

Lee County Young Leaders, Selected Member (2024-Present)
Columbus Stake—Art Show “Yahwe Yireh: A Visual Story of Going Blind” (2023)
Alabama School for the Blind: Exemplary Camper (2022-2023)
Model UN Country Representative Scholarship (2022)
Featured in the book Be the Change by Rob Greenfield (2022)
Trash Me for Kids Campaign, Nationally Recognized Conservationist (2017)
CDLI Challenge for Junior Youth and Government (2019)
McKinney-Dowell Youth and Government Scholarship (2019)
Exceptional Delegate for McKinney ISD (2019)
Voted Judge for a Day by Peers (2017)
Global Point of Light Award Winner for Community Service, George H.W. Bush International Points of Light Award and Disney (2015)
Spotlighted for nonprofit work and focus on kindness and compassion in “American Profile: Raising Kind Kids” (2015)

Skills

Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking
Public speaking and debate
Empathy, communication, and advocacy for marginalized communities
Environmental conservation and stewardship
Legislative bill writing

Pillars of Pursuit

Craftsmanship: Honing skills to build a better world, one project at a time.
Artistry: Capturing nature’s beauty through my lens.
Humanism: Championing the rights and dignity of all, especially in our digital realm.
Natural Philosophy: Studying and protecting our environment.

I’m Everett, a high school senior with a passion for making the world a better place, one project at a time. I believe in the power of diverse knowledge and skills to create meaningful change.

“The Forge” symbolizes a place of creation, transformation, and hard work. I do a bit of lots of things and then I have driven deeply into several skills, actions, and projects.

I am a conservationist, creative problem-solver, and advocate for the marginalized, wanting to use my leadership experience, diverse skills (that’s a nice way to say “lots of random interests and skills”), and passion for community service to making change.

Eagle Scout Service Project, City of Auburn (2024-Present)

Collaborating with the City of Auburn to construct three informational kiosks promoting watershed protection.

Cybersecurity Project, Auburn Police Department (2023-Present)

Partnering with the Auburn Police Department to increase cybercrime protection for marginalized communities by coordinating educational projects, conducting research, and developing strategies to educate and empower vulnerable populations

Model Union, World Affairs Country Representative (2022-2023)

Youth and Government Program (2018-2024); Elected State-Level Speaker of the House (2018) | Treasurer (2023-2024)

I took this picture and altered it showing what being low vision can look like. What **YOU** see is on the right. What I see is on the left.

Looking Out for the Marginalized

As someone with low vision, I’ve learned to see the world from a unique perspective. This challenge has only fueled me to make a difference and show that limitations are often just invitations . . . for innovation.

. . . blending the wisdom of the past

with the urgency of the present

to forge a brighter future . . .

Squad Goals and Epic Rolls

Life is an epic quest with friends! I like hanging with my friends, gaming, cooking, playing in creeks, beating my challengers at chess, and finding exuses to not clean my room . . . lots of wild adventures and the occasional mishap.