Jennessa Raval has been a passionate 4H member for over 7 years, dedicating 500+ hours to service at the local, state, and national levels. As a 4H Roth Scholar, one of just 25 selected nationwide, she founded Heart 2 Heart to support children with chronic illnesses.
An aspiring pediatric and neonatal surgeon, Jennessa is driven by her passion for medicine and children’s health. She serves her community as an EMS cadet, volunteers with neurodivergent children, and works tirelessly to uplift families facing complex medical challenges.
A recognized changemaker, Jennessa’s leadership and service have been honored with:
Invisalign Changemakers Scholarship: National award for youth leaders driving positive change
Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award (2x): The highest national distinction for volunteer service
Barbara James Service Award (Silver Level): For outstanding service in youth health advocacy
