Driven by a passion for encouraging minority students to think big and engage creativity specifically in leadership roles, Wendo Kimori started an NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Youth Council in her hometown of Lawrence, KA. Providing an organized forum for Lawrence youth to promote civic engagement specifically with race relations, the NAACP Youth Council provides civil rights education to elementary and middle school-age children. In addition to serving as the NAACP Youth Council President, Kimori also serves as President of her school’s Pre-Med Club and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Kimori will be attending Washburn University, studying Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations.

“I feel exceptionally honored to be selected as a recipient of the Pearl Musicians Making a Difference Scholarship,” says Kimori. “I am looking forward to continuing my community work as well as playing the violin in college! Thank you to Pearl Drums for celebrating musicians who are giving back to their community!”