Bags of Hope Interns 2025-2026 — Community Food Pantry

Ada B. - Lead Intern

Ada is a junior at Bloomingdale High School and is excited to be returning as both a second-year intern and a Lead Intern. She is a full-time dual enrollment student currently pursuing her Associate’s Degree at HCC. On campus, she stays involved through chorus, basketball, and other clubs. Outside of school, she enjoys helping her community and is a retired Key Club Lieutenant Governor. In her free time, she’s likely spending time at home by the pool with her dogs and listening to music.

Gladyanne L. - Lead Intern

Gladyanne is currently a Junior at Sickles High School. She is involved in various clubs such as NHS, Beta, Key, and the Math and Science Honor Societies. Outside of school, she has played travel volleyball for 10 years and has been on the Sickles Varsity team since my freshman year. She loves going to the beach and spending time with friends. She is always very involved in the events of Bags of Hope and help lead this years 4th annual Key to Hope this year hosting 145 students who made over 2,500 toiletry bags for the community.

Alex W. - Lead Intern

Alex Wilson is a junior at Tampa Catholic and excited to be returning as a third-year intern and a Lead intern. At TC, he participates in varsity football and track & field. He is also involved in the BEST Club, Conversations with Christ and serves as a Student Ambassador. He is also an ambassador for Touchdown Pass Foundation collecting gently used and new football equipment for Tampa Bay youth. He loves hanging out with friends and family and enjoys watching sports. Fun fact: his sister Karina is a co-founder, and he is proud to continue her legacy. Alex is excited to contribute to Bags of Hope as well as his internship with the Community Food Pantry.

AnjaLi K.

Anjali is a sophomore at Steinbrenner High School and a first-year Bags of Hope intern. She is part of Key Club and FBLA. She loves to read and volunteer at churches and other organizations. She is passionate about human rights and studying international law. She was invited to participate in Stanford’s Intensive Law and Trial Program.

Steinbrenner HS, Sophomore

Ayati K.

Ayati is a sophomore at Steinbrenner High School and a first-year Bags of Hope intern. She is in clubs such as FBLA, HOSA, and Red Cross. She enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with her friends and is excited to be a Bags of Hope intern this year.

Avery S.

Avery is part of campus ministry at TC. She recently got inducted into national art honor society and national spanish honor society as well. She has played beach volleyball for 3 years now and loves to hang with friends, go to the beach, and listen to music

Ari G.

Ainara (Ari) is a senior at Sickles High School. This will be Ari’s first year as a Bags of Hope intern, but she has been a food pantry intern for around a year and will continue in that role. Another summer internship she holds is with the Hillsborough County RISE program, and she also works for a student-run nonprofit called Love in Layers. As a junior in high school, she participated in choir, color guard/marching band, Model United Nations, service clubs, theatre, National Honor Society, and more. She holds many leadership positions and even started her own club. In addition, she performs professional barbershop music with the Toast of Tampa Show Chorus. She is excited to become a Bags of Hope intern and continue helping the community.

Deepika P.

Deepika is a senior at Steinbrenner High School. She is a member of many clubs at school including NHS, Book club, and more. She also volunteers for VTSeva by collecting and donating books for children in Africa. Outside of school she plays the violin at the Play it Forward Orchestra. She is very excited to be a part of Bags of Hope this year.

Jayden O.

Jayden is a senior at Tampa Catholic and a first-year Bags of Hope intern. She is one of the varsity captains for the TC women’s lacrosse team and has been a starting player since her freshman year. She serves as the Vice President of the French National Honor Society and is also a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, French Club, Pro-Life Club, Conversations with Christ, SHAPE Senior, and more. Outside of school, she has been playing club lacrosse for the past three years. Her favorite activities include going to the beach, attending country concerts, and spending time with friends.

Nathan S.

Nathan is a senior at Tampa Catholic and a first-year Bags of Hope intern. He is involved in clubs such as Ambassador Club, HOSA, STEM Club, SHAPE Senior, BEST, and several honor societies. He has played basketball for his school and on a travel team for two years and currently plays club soccer. He enjoys spending time with friends and trying new hobbies. He is excited to be part of Bags of Hope and to support others through meaningful work.

Naomi B.

Naomi is a junior at Carrollwood Day School, and this is her first year with Bags of Hope. She is involved in many school clubs, such as Thespians (including Musical Theater), ASL Club, Yearbook Club, and Psychology Club. Outside of school, she enjoys participating in the Penguin Project as a Peer Mentor with New Tampa Players, doing community theater, and hanging out with friends at the movies or Busch Gardens. She is excited for her internship with Bags of Hope and the opportunity to continuously help her community.