Alexis Dorman - Orlando Science High School

Alexis is a motivated, passionate, and ambitious student, who strives to make the world a better place even one small step at a time. Alexis is the one of the students who takes the most initiative in her school. She is a leader and self-motivated, two qualities that eventually led to her founding CAFYIR (Career Aid For Young Immigrants and Refugees). CAFYIR is a 501c3, incorporated not for-profit organization that focuses on educating youth, immigrants, and refugees on the different career paths and educational opportunities possible.

Since 2018, she has been able to work with approximately 50 students in schools, through workshops. Recently, she has created a YouTube channel as a way to adapt to distance learning and she continues to develop a virtual program for students in grades K-8 students, even if she is unable to conduct in-person workshops throughout the pandemic. 

Future Plans: Alexis plans to attend Columbia University, Brown or University of Florida to pursue a career in international law.

Favorite MLK quote: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter."