Get To Know Me I am a Senior at Columbia High School and a member of the 2019-2020 startUP program. Friends and family are the most important thing in my life. I enjoy trying new things and meeting new people, which is a great trait to have within the startUP program. One of the greatest experiences of my life is my current job, I have been employed at Harold Schmidt Tomato Farms for the past 5 years. This job has taught me skills such as communication (Spanish), managing and leading people, and PERSISTENCE. Waking up every day at 5 am is something I struggled with for years especially during the summer; however, it taught me the importance of staying committed and hard work. Being a farmer has shown me that while I love being outside, my purpose is to work for myself and lead others to success.