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Sanlun Khup, a senior at Union High School, has been selected to participate in the Bank of America Student Leader program. She is vice president of the Student Council. After she completes her education, her plans are to operate a nonprofit. Photo, Provided
Paid Summer Internship Program Connects Tulsa Teens To Career Building Opportunities
Bank of America announced the selection of two Tulsa, Okla. high school seniors as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders) program team members. Sanlun Khup and Eva Mahajan, from Union High School and Jenks High School respectively, will join a national team of interns that will enroll in an eight-week paid summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities.
Khup and Mahajan will develop leadership and practical workforce skills while working with Iron Gate Tulsa, a local nonprofit and Tulsa’s largest stand-alone soup kitchen and grocery pantry. Iron Gate’s mission is to feed the hungry and homeless of Tulsa every day.
EVA MAHAJAN, a Bank of America Student Leader intern, is a senior at Jenks High School. She is a junior class representative. She has an interest in working with nonprofit organizations. Photo, Provided
The 2024 Tulsa Bank of America Student Leaders are the following:
- Sanlun Khup, a rising senior at Union High School, was selected for her vast involvement in local volunteer and leadership organizations. As a camera director and volunteer at her local church, she is committed to delivering messages and experiences to those unable to attend in person. Khup is vice president of the student council and hopes to one day start her own nonprofit.
- Eva Mahajan, a rising senior at Jenks High School, was chosen for her experience with the Youth Philanthropy Initiative and her role as a leader in her school. Eva is the junior class representative and is interested in expanding the nonprofit experience across Tulsa.
“Each year, we get to meet some of the most impressive, motivated students across Tulsa through the Bank of America Student Leaders program. It is rewarding to see them follow their passion for community service and develop real-world leadership and work experience along the way. We look forward to the work Sanlun and Eva will accomplish this summer with Iron Gate,” said Bill Lissau, president of Bank of America Tulsa.
Later this summer, the Student Leaders will travel to Washington D.C., for a week-long, all expenses paid, national leadership summit focused on the power of cross-sector collaboration and community advocacy. At the summit, the students from across the nation will discuss the importance of civic engagement and meet with members of Congress.
“The Bank of America Student Leaders program offers a wonderful way for Iron Gate to engage with our local students while having extra support throughout the summer. We are so excited to welcome Sanlun and Eva and their fresh perspectives to the team!” said Carrie Vesely Henderson, executive director at Iron Gate Tulsa.
Launched in 2004, the Student Leaders program expanded to Tulsa in 2019, and has recognized 300 community-focused juniors and seniors from across the U.S. annually.
The Iron Gate Tulsa program assignment will provide students with the opportunity to work with residents living in poverty and help foster a welcoming place for those in need. Khup and Mahajan will work collaboratively with Iron Gate Tulsa leadership to discover new opportunities to better serve their communities.
