2018 FOCUS ON YOUTH
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SANCTUARY staff wants to help young women with promising, future careers to gain exposure and to be able to share their passions with a broader community. Each year, our August issue is dedicated to young women who inspire others by their talents and service to others.
After careful consideration, the SANCTUARY editors have chosen four amazing, young women to feature in our 3rd annual "Focus on Youth" issue. These aspiring artists and community leaders have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their community or craft.
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FEATURED INTERVIEW: 2018 "FOCUS ON YOUTH" ISSUE
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Each of our featured young ladies was asked the following question:
Imagine you've just traveled through time, and you find yourself in the year 2028. Where are you, and what are you doing? Please click on photos to view their individual pages. |
Sanah Jivani
Community Leader & Philanthropist (Spring, TX) |
In 2028...
“I hope to be running my nonprofit organization full-time and advocating for an International Day of Self-Love in every country around the world. I'll also be advocating for the inclusion of curriculum that focuses on social and emotional development in schools. I'll be working with students, educators and policy makers.” |
FEATURED ARTISTS: 2018 "FOCUS ON YOUTH" ISSUE
Leslie Merced
Dancer (Plainfield, NJ) In 2028...
I see myself dancing in a professional dance company and in the process of getting a studio opened where I can train youth to help them make their dreams reality. Most importantly, as a Latina in the dance industry, I want to inspire the young Latina community - to show them that they too can become professional dancers. To achieve this, I plan to integrate my Puerto Rican culture with my choreography and hope that my story resonates in the hearts of my audience. |
Shannon Ramos
Illustrator & Business Owner (New York, NY) In 2028...
As an artist, I am constantly evolving, so with every piece that is completed, I am introduced to a new version of myself and my artistic ability. In 10 years, I hope to see my work in a way I never felt imaginable. My interests in the illustration industry include books, comics and editorial work to apparel, murals, and tattoo design. I hope to continue to push myself in all directions of creative expression. My dream is to be a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. |
Valerie Warntz
Singer-songwriter (Saint Petersburg, Russia) In 2028...
I definitely see myself as a worldwide superstar with millions of fans. I think I will have released about a half dozen albums by this time, and I will be touring around the world. I’m pretty sure I will try different genres in the future, too. |
