Anna, who was diagnosed at age eight, sings with the Portland Opera, and plays piano, flute, dulcimer, soccer, basketball, tennis, and golf. She also loves to cook and specializes in gluten-free dishes, as she has celiac disease in addition to type 1.

Anna, who was diagnosed at age eight, sings with the Portland Opera, and plays piano, flute, dulcimer, soccer, basketball, tennis, and golf. She also loves to cook and specializes in gluten-free dishes, as she has celiac disease in addition to type 1. Anna's plate is full of activities she's passionate about, including her advocacy work with JDRF. She was a Walk Ambassador in 2009, her life with diabetes was featured in the Lake Oswego Review, and her Walk team, "Team Anna," has raised about $20,000 in four years. As a delegate, Anna wants to spread the word about type 1 and encourage Congress to continue research funding. In addition to her achievements as a JDRF advocate, Anna won the Champion of Character Award at her school. One day, she wants to have a family and be a neonatologist or an obstetrician.