Donald (Desi) Starbard

Junior, South Side High School

Desi’s interests for addressing community challenges: #outreach #NewWaysOfThinking

Desi’s leadership, expertise and skills: #idea creator #strategy setter #negotiator #promoter

Desi in 3 words: Passionate, Chill, and Charismatic

Desi is a Junior Fellow from South Side High School. He is a passionate and charismatic individual with a strong interest in Computer Science and Information Technology. He dreams of becoming an influencer and artist, blending his love for technology with creativity. His most influential teacher, Mrs. Lee, stands out for her genuine care and dedication to ensuring her students learn, which has made a lasting impact on him.

Describing himself as passionate, chill, and charismatic, Desi excels in creating ideas, setting strategies, negotiating, and promoting. He values the strength of his community, acknowledging the strong sense of togetherness within Jackson. However, he sees financial challenges as the biggest barrier for many people to achieve their goals after high school.

With a blend of creativity, determination, and leadership skills, Desi is well-positioned to make a significant impact in his chosen fields and his community.

“I intend to use my interests and creativity to discover answers.”

— Desi Starbard