Phara Mitchell, a junior at Innovation Academy STEM Magnet High School, is a dedicated healthcare pathway major and active HOSA member. With two years of service on her school’s Student Advisory Committee, she’s a proven advocate for student voices. Passionate about diverse interests, Phara excels in fencing for her third year and unwinds through tennis. Her thirst for knowledge extends to research, biotechnology, foreign affairs, and linguistic anthropology, fueling her plans to study abroad in Brazil.Phara’s ambition led her to Georgetown University’s National Student Leadership Conference for international diplomacy, reinforcing her global outlook. A true explorer, she relishes traveling across South America, Europe, and the Middle East, immersing herself in languages and cultures. As an intern for the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs and Immigrant Affairs, Phara actively contributes to her community. Her dynamic pursuits reflect a fervent commitment to growth and understanding.