Welcome to Author Bella R. Lamin's Writing Portfolio
Publications
As a creative writer, Gratitude: The Christmas Lesson (2024) was the first book in my moral focus series. Each book will teach children a different moral virtue like gratitude, compassion, respect, perseverance, encouragement, self-control, integrity, wisdom, and courage. These guiding principles have shaped who I am and the type of leader I choose to be.
Education
- New Garden Friends School, Greensboro, NC - Class of 2025 - Honors Studies & Service Learning guided by Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship,
- Dual enrollment at Guilford Technical Community College, 45 Credits
- Career: Environmental Engineer
Honors & Awards
- GTCC President’s List
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member - Top 10%
- National Heritage Academies CollegeBound Scholarship Recipient-Moral Focus
- Mrs. Top Teen of America, Area IV Regional Representative - Service & Leadership
- YMCA Member Spotlight - “Shining Example of Dedication & Inspiration”
Leadership & Activities
- Top Teens of America, Guilford Chapter - Secretary/Director of Operations (2021-2025)
- NC A&T Summer High School Transportation Institute - Selected Participant (2024)
- Quaker Youth Leadership National Conference - School Representative (2024-2025)
- NGFS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference - Participant (2023-2025)
- Be Great Foundation App Development Camp - Participant (2024)
- American Association of University Women STEM Conference - Participant (2025)
- NGFS Graduation Junior Marshal (2025)
- NAACP - Member (2022–2025)
- Mt. Zion Baptist Church - Youth Group (2022–2025)
- YMCA - Member (2022–2025)
- Top Teens SAFETY Series & National Leadership Conference - Participant (2022-2025)
Community Service
Community Service
Completed 200+ hours
- American Heart Association Community Health Events
- Camden Health & Maple Grove Resident Engagement & Donations
- City of Greensboro Hat & Coat Drive
- Goodwill & Freedom House Thrift Store Donation Sorting
- March of Dimes & St. Jude Fundraisers
- National Black Theater Festival Usher
- National Domestic Violence Awareness
- Open Door & Urban Ministries Food & Toiletries Distribution
- Red Dog Farms & Horse Power Animal Care & Clean Up
- Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing
- Ronald McDonald House Soda Tab Collection Campaign
- School Book Readings & Donations - NC, Sierra Leone & Liberia
- Top Teens Volunteer Recruitment
- United Negro College Fund & NAACP Fundraising
- YMCA & Local Community Clean Up, Food & Toy Drives