Kimberly Zuleimy '27
Hi everyone! My name is Kimberly (she/her/hers), and I’m a sophomore in Phoho studying Social Studies with African American Studies. I’m also learning French! I’ve been involved with PBHA since pre-orientation week through FUP. I’ve also volunteered with CIVICS and CHANCE for the past two years. I love the work that I do, especially as it involves self-esteem development in young students of color, with a particular focus on kids in inner cities. I believe it is critical that youth define, with steadfast conviction, who they are for themselves. This act of self-definition, grounded in resilience and self-worth, directly challenges attempted domination of negative societal circumstances on one’s “deep self.” By affirming youths’ right to embrace positive self-esteem despite adversity, I, along with generations of people, seek to strengthen the mind, the self, and the collective community, inspiring confidence to navigate the world with purpose.
"Keep my money in the ceiling, let my mama know I’m free / Give my story to the children and a lesson they can read / And the glory to the feeling of the holy unseen / Seen enough, make a — scream, ‘I love myself!’” — K.Dot, “i”
