Alexis Ebanks

Hi! I’m Alexis “Lexie” Ebanks, a Psychology student at the University of Pennsylvania. I’m passionate about leadership, wellness, and education. In high school, I served as Vice President of Student Government for three years, founded my school’s Kickline Team, and was active in multiple honor societies, orchestra, and more.

 

I’m the author of STRONG: Building a Healthy Body and Mind, a published children’s book that has reached over 5,000 students across New York. STRONG stands for Strength, Teamwork, Resilience, Optimism, Nutrition, and Growth. The book is part of a larger initiative I created to promote youth wellness.

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As part of my Girl Scout Gold Award project, I developed a 10-day curriculum to accompany STRONG. It focuses on social-emotional learning and has been implemented in school districts across Long Island. I’ve been a proud Girl Scout for over a decade and have earned the Bronze, Silver, and now Gold Award; the highest honor in Girl Scouting.

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Outside of school, I’m a certified Zumba instructor at Forever Fit Gym, where I teach classes for all ages. I’ve danced my whole life and trained with Joffrey NYC, Eglevsky Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre. Dance and fitness have shaped my belief in the connection between movement and mental health.

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Music is also a huge part of who I am. I’ve studied piano since age 3, violin since age 6, and viola since age 13. I was also selected to perform with the 2024–2025 Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) orchestra!

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At Penn, I am studying Psychology with interests in Education and Public Policy. I dance as a UPenn Quaker Girl and am involved with various community service organizations to expand STRONG’s impact. I am also the newly crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen Volunteer!