Introducing Me: Swathi
Hi there! My name is Swathi Jagadeesan and I am currently a junior at Portola High School. As the Secretary at Hearts to Heroes, I am responsible for meeting legal requirements and for maintaining accurate documentation. In addition to this, I write the newsletters for Hearts to Heroes, which provide COVID-19 updates, volunteer opportunities, and more!
People in my life generally describe me as a very outspoken, easy-going, and optimistic person. Something that is a huge part of my identity would most definitely be singing. I’ve been singing ever since I was three-years old and it’s one of my favorite things to do to either distress or when I’m just really in my feels. I absolutely love helping others, especially the needy. The joy on people’s faces when you provide them with something they really need is impeccable. Ever since the pandemic became widespread, I’ve felt responsible for commemorating our essential workers, especially because I have an immense amount of respect and admiration for everything that they do for our community. I vividly remember scrolling through my Instagram feed and coming across a Hearts to Heroes post that had the organization’s mission statement. I immediately knew that I had to be associated with such an organization that does so much good for our community. It is truly such an honor and blessing to be a part of Hearts to Heroes and to get to work with such genuine and incredible people. I learn so much from each and every one of them and am indubitably becoming a better version of myself because of the people that I am associated with at Hearts to Heroes.
From the 16 years that I’ve lived on this planet, one life lesson that I will pretty much always live by is to slow down and not rush anything. To let my life unfold and wait a bit to see where my life adventures take me, and to take time to weigh out my options. To truly endure every breath of fresh air, every bit of food, every conversation, every heartbreak, every experience, every hardship, and to really allow myself to think and mull a bit. We only get one life and instead of worrying about certain aspects of your life that may be out of your control, try to make the best of it in every which way possible. Do what makes you happy and know that no matter what happens, everything happens for a reason.
