Yousuf Haidari, a recent graduate from Cottonwood High School, has been selected as one of this year’s Bank of America Student Leaders.

Yousuf is joining more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors virtually this summer to focus on civic engagement, mentorship, leadership skills, and building financial know-how. Through the Student Leaders program, students will have opportunities to gain insights through an eight-week paid internship, working closely with Fourth Street Clinic and the Governor’s STEM Action Center to develop leadership and workforce skills, and participating in a week-long virtual leadership summit centering on civic engagement and serving our communities.

Yousuf, who joins three other Salt Lake area students this year, was selected for his exceptional skills and leadership, such as serving as president of the National Honor Society and president of the robotics team, along with previous volunteer experience with organizations like 4-H and the Millcreek Youth Council.