Justin Tella

Intellectually curious and collaborative student passionate about business and leadership. Goal is to contribute to Washington University's vibrant community through dedication to service, innovation, and teamwork. Eager to enhance skills at WashU's Olin School of Business and actively participate in university's diverse opportunities to create meaningful social impact.

• National Honor Society, Member, 11th-12th
• AP Scholar with Distinction, 11th-12th
• ELC Recipient, Top 9% of students recognized by the UC system
• Head of School’s List, GPA of 3.75+ every year
• Dean’s List, GPA of 3.5+ every year
• Scholar Athlete Award, Soccer, Lacrosse, Track
• CIF Lacrosse Champion, 2024
• Violinist, 2nd Chair, Oaks Christian Orchestra

• President & Founder, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), 2022–Since 2022, I have introduced business topics and led discussions with club members and the student body, focusing on leadership, entrepreneurship, and key aspects of the business world.
• 11th Grade Student Representative, Oaks Christian Leadership Team, 2023–Present, Represented the junior class, advocating for student concerns and assisting with event planning., Worked with faculty to improve school policies, ensuring students’ voices were heard.
• At-Large Prefect, Oaks Christian Leadership Team, 2023–Present, Worked with the student government on initiatives to enhance student life and school spirit., Collaborated on service and academic projects to support the Oaks Christian student body.
• Team Captain, Varsity Soccer Team, 2022–2023, Led the team to its first win in four years, mentoring underclassmen athletes., Acted as a liaison between players and coaches, coordinating practice and match schedules.
• Violinist, Oaks Christian Orchestra, 2020–2023, Contributed to the ensemble's collaborative performances and music outreach.

• James Storehouse Charity, 2021–Present, Contributed 4,000 hours, organizing and managing donation drives benefiting foster children during key events.
• Rotary Interact Club President, Oaks Christian School, 2023–Present, Connected charitable organizations to create synergy in efforts supporting the community.
• Residential Life Ambassador, International Student Program, 2022–Present, Assisted international students with adjusting to life at Oaks Christian, providing mentorship and organizing social events., Gained insights into diverse cultures and developed strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Nicaragua Water Project, 2022–2023, Supported the engineering of a simple water transport system for a community in Nicaragua, impacting local health conditions.

• CPR Certified, 06/23, American Red Cross
• First Aid Certified, 06/20, American Red Cross
• Scuba PADI Certified

Interests; Soccer, Lacrosse,  Music-Rap Poetry, Travel and Cultural Exploration