Annaliesa Jimenez is a distinguished honors junior at Pottsville Area High School in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. A proud native of Pottsville, she is an active member of her school’s Quiz Team and the sorority Alpha Iota Delta. With a lifelong passion for biological sciences and environmental conservation, Annaliesa has participated in several prestigious programs, including the 2024 WorldStrides Costa Rica Wildlife Rescue Center program, the 2024 Congress of Future Medical Leaders, and the 2025 WYSE program. She is also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) and the Society of Torch and Laurel. Annaliesaaspires to pursue a degree in Environmental Science and make a healthy, positive impact on a planet that’s coughing, wheezing, and in dire need of care.