Katie Cooksey is currently a junior at California State University Bakersfield, as an art major.  She has obtained an assortment of scholarships, two of which are for her art.  She also continues to hold leadership in the University's Art League.  Katie has chosen her platform from her active involvement in the lives of foster youth as a tutor and mentor.  Working with her community's foster youth program called the Dream Center, Katie hopes to open new opportunities and achievement in a higher education for foster youth.  A few of Katie's hobbies include painting, hiking and playing the harp.  Katie hopes for personal growth through this experience and is extremely excited and honored with this opportunity to serve her community.