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Lola Forbes-Black (she/her/hers)
Student.  Advocate.  Volunteer.
Simi Valley, California, U.S.A.

Profile

I am an 18-year-old recent graduate of Royal High School in Simi Valley, CA, where I graduated Valedictorian and earned a full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a GPA of 4.82. I am now studying at Occidental College in Los Angeles as part of their Multicultural Summer Institute, and I plan to double major in Politics and Math.  

Since high school, I’ve been deeply committed to promoting education and awareness around LGBTQ+ issues. My goal is to foster a more inclusive and compassionate society through advocacy, education, and leadership.

I was President of Royal High School’s Pride Club and regularly volunteered with LGBTQ+ and social justice organizations including the Diversity Collective and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). I’m a 13-year Girl Scout, and in Spring 2025 I was named Girl Scout of the Year by Girl Scouts of Central California Coast.  I am also a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient — an honor achieved by less than 5% of eligible Girl Scouts. For my Gold Award, I created a training program to educate educators and community groups on the correct use of pronouns and gender terminology. I have since expanded and updated the curriculum to support schools, workplaces, and organizations in creating more inclusive environments.

I am proud to have earned the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Congressional Medals, and in summer 2024, I was also honored to receive the Women of the Year Award from California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin for my advocacy work. I also currently hold a position on the California Board of Education's LGBTQ+ State Advisory Taskforce, where I will continue my work through January 2026, helping shape policies and initiatives that support LGBTQ+ students' well-being and success.

In addition to my advocacy efforts, I have been a private math tutor for the past 18 months, helping elementary, middle, high school and college students build confidence and improve their academic performance, I specialize in working with neurodivergent students. My approach is patient, individualized, and focused on helping students build both skills and confidence in math.

Awards & Achievements

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Recipient

2025 Girl Scout of the Year (Central California Coast)

Member of California Board of Education's LGBTQ+ State Advisory Taskforce.

2024 Woman of the Year - California Assembly District 42 presented by California Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin.

2024 California Council for the Social Studies, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Student Award.

2023 Ventura County Diversity Collective Youth Hero Award.

2022-23 - Girls Scout Gold Award (13 Year Girl Scout).

Congressional Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Recipient.

Contact me!

Telephone: +1 805 824 7751

E-mail: lola@lolafb.com

Location: Simi Valley, California, U.S.A.

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Lola Forbes-Black

Student.  Advocate.  Volunteer.

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