Ep 166 Building Connections: The Impact of Adoption Peer Groups Loren Elle and the project that gained her acceptance to The Ohio State

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Loren Elle discusses her Gold Award project focused on creating a peer group for adopted youth and her journey to The Ohio State University.

Loren Elle shares her Girl Scout Gold Award project, which focused on creating a peer group for adopted preteens and teens. Loren Elle discusses how her personal experience with adoption motivated her to provide a supportive space for others with similar backgrounds. Through her project, Loren Elle not only made a significant impact in her community but also gained acceptance to The Ohio State University, where she is pursuing her passion for fashion and retail studies. Join us as we explore the challenges she faced, the support she received, and the valuable lessons learned along the way. More from Loren Elle: My name is Loren Elle Ross, and I'm a freshman at The Ohio State University majoring in Fashion and Retail Studies with a minor in Communication and a certificate in Sports Communication. I'm also part of the Business Scholars Program, where I get to grow as a business-oriented leader and connect with peers who share similar goals. Before college, I was very involved in Girl Scouts, for 12 years, earning my Gold Award through a project that challenged me to lead, serve, and create lasting impact. I also balanced academics, National Honor Society, volleyball, fashion…

People in this episode

Host: Sheryl M Robinson

Guest: Loren Elle

Topics covered

• adoption
• peer groups
• community impact
• Girl Scouts
• fashion studies
• youth leadership

Keywords

• adoption
• peer group
• Girl Scouts
• Gold Award
• Ohio State University
• fashion studies
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ohio State University

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