Alaysia Bland is an 11th Grade Principal’s List Scholar at Gentry High School. She is a member of the Beta Club and Chick-fil-a Leaders. Upon graduating high school, she would like to attend Northwest Community College. Alaysia‘s ambition is to become a pediatrician. Her strengths as a leader are to focus on developing others and having excellent communication skills. Her favorite quote is “We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated” (Maya Angelou). In her spare time, Alaysia likes to spend time with family and friends. The B.B. King Bridge Building Ambassador Leadership Program is sponsored by Community Foundation of Northwest MS, NEH, Feild Cooperative Association, Inc. and Walmart.