Aliyah Samuelson is a high school student in St. Petersburg, Florida. From the time she was little she had a passion for art and animals. For a school project in middle school, Aliyah decided to combine these passions by painting people’s pets to raise money for a local animal shelter. Her efforts took a more global focus when she went on a service trip, Animal Rescue Project, to Costa Rica through GLA - Global Leadership Adventures. It was through this experience that she realized the widespread extent of animal injustice. Through her painting and the stories of rescue animals, Aliyah is empowered to raise awareness and funds to educate others and support organizations that provide a safe and healthy environment for unwanted animals.