Zane Sisco

During the cleanup, I helped collect trash along the shoreline so the nonprofit could collect and measure the amount of trash that was gathered. I noticed how quickly people who had never met before formed small teams and divided the beach into sections without needing much direction. It showed how effective teamwork can be when everyone is focused on a shared goal. This experience connected strongly to my values of responsibility, consistency, and contributing to something meaningful. It also aligned with my interest in business and operations, because I saw firsthand how organization, communication, and teamwork make a project run smoothly. I learned that the nonprofit is committed to protecting local ecosystems and relies heavily on community involvement to keep the beaches clean.