David Smith

Current Senior at Mira Loma High School

United States

About

I'm a current IB Diploma student studying at Mira Loma High School. My current interest is the intersection between public policy and disability studies — specifically in creating legislation that empowers the voices of those often unheard in civics. I'm excited about learning or helping with any public service opportunities and making our future one better for others, but I am happy to chat about anything! Views are my own and do not represent my employers.

Experience

  • Mira Loma Student Government (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Class Vice President
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Oversee 20k class budget, plan 3 annual school events generating 15k in revenue. Approved 300+ club documents & reworked club application process; increased 20% year-over-year growth in club population (60 to 80 clubs). Raised 2000+ cans for Canned Food Drive during October government shutdown.

    • Student Body Club Commissioner
      Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Sophomore Class Representative; Club Committee
      Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 · 11 mos

  • High School Voter Education Weeks + Matador’s Voices for Politics President at California Secretary of State
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Founded district initiative in partnership w/ CA Secretary of State’s office w/ High School Voter Education Weeks; pre-registered & pledged 120+ students to vote, outreached to 600+ students during student-led gun violence protest and campus assemblies in coordination w/ County Elections office. Expanding with school district Superintendent & Board of Education with civic-engagement week; district plans to adopt in the spring.

  • Gordon D. Schaber Mock Trial & Moot Court: Team Senior Co-Captain at Sacramento County Office of Education
    Sep 2022 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    2x Varsity Trial Attorney (11-12); practiced case law centered on educational book bans & forensic analysis to judges & former Senior Advisors to Governor Jerry Brown. Mentored & created resources for 30+ new students on oratorical skills, and led the team to a 4th place finish at 2025 Gordon B. Schaber December Mock Trial Tournament. Earned an overall career 4 Team MVP awards.

  • The Supreme Court and My Hometown Scholar at Supreme Court Historical Society
    Apr 2025 - Oct 2025 · 7 mos

    Analyzed Ex Parte Endo SCOTUS case through interviewing Japanese incarceration survivors, guidance from UC Berkeley Law Prof. Dr. Amanda Tyler, created 6 exhibit panels on effects of Exec Order 9066. 1 of 2 guest speakers selected out of 30 to present research to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals officials; exhibits permanently displayed at Robert T. Matsui Courthouse.

  • Capitol Valley Forensics League: Executive Board Student Advocate (11th Grade) at National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)
    Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Selected as team representative (only 1/100+ chosen) to league board; advocated for tournament reforms, and outreached 10+ schools to join league. Qualified to State and National tournaments, and received National Speech & Debate Association Degree of Honor. 3-year Varsity humorous interpretation competitor; placed 3rd regionally; speeches focus on awareness of ableism and impact of religion politically.