Demarko Santos
Twelfth Grade, Academy for Advanced Academics
Demarko founded an initiative to serve youth called Santos Soft Skills where he has dedicated more than 700 hours to teaching underserved youth soft skills such as confidence, posture, and presence to help prepare them for success. He has worked tirelessly to help transform shy, hesitant kids into bold speakers ready to take on the importance of public speaking in their daily lives. Demarko excels academically as an AP Scholar with Distinction having earned over 70 credits at FIU while still in high school. Additionally, he holds leadership positions in the Miami Dade Youth Commission and is a Silver Knight nominee. Demarko is a true role model dedicated to leaving a mark on our community.