Makayla Bembury is 17 years old and in 12th grade. She is a caring, hardworking and outgoing person who enjoys helping others and being involved in her community. One thing she really enjoys is working with youth. At All Dorchester Sports and Leadership (ADSL), she has helped youth learn, have fun, and grow. She enjoys serving as a mentor and being someone youth can talk to, learn from, and look up to. Working with youth has helped Makayla become more patient and responsible and it has also made her realize that she wants to become a teacher one day.
As a youth counselor at ADSL, Makayla focuses on wellness and academic success for the youth that she mentors and encourages healthy habits and choices. At ADSL, she helps young people to excel in sports and academics, build self-esteem, develop leadership skills, while serving as a positive role model.
She also loves playing sports, especially basketball and flag football. Basketball is something she is very proud of because she has worked hard to excel as an athlete. Playing sports has taught her about teamwork, confidence, and not giving up when things get difficult.
One of Makayla’s biggest goals is to go to college and build a strong future for herself. After college, she hopes to become a teacher and continue helping youth learn and reach their goals. Being chosen as a Hidden Shero means a lot to Makayla because it gives others the chance to see the positive impact she is making and will continue to make on others.
