Brendan Salisbury

Brendan is an Arizona native with a myriad of interests — he is a cowboy who rides horses, a competitive hip hop dancer, a vocalist, fluent Spanish speaker, and Eagle Scout who achieved rank at the age of 14, which included fulfilling leadership roles and completing a comprehensive service project. He takes great joy in the ability to be a part of so many amazing communities and hopes to never lose the multicultural upbringing he’s been so blessed to have. For the last two years, Brendan has been part of the All-State Show Choir of Arizona which combines his passions for singing and dancing.

Brendan is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness aiming to destigmatize mental illness and re-empower the next generation to learn how to take care of themselves and others. Long-term he envisions creating a joint foundation between state hospitals and their respective neurological institutes to create research and holistic treatment centers for those with neurodevelopmental disabilities across the nation. As a Scholar he is, “ecstatic to not only make an impact on my community but take part in an international effort to improve our world. I cannot wait to see what Scholars are able to accomplish this coming year."