AURORA - Eaglecrest senior Kiera Alexander has been selected to serve as a State Representative, representing Colorado, on the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) for the 2025-26 school year. 

Being selected to represent students across the state on a national level is an outstanding achievement; one that brings both responsibility and incredible opportunity. As a member of the National Student Council, Alexander will help shape student leadership nationwide, advocate for meaningful change and contribute to creating more supporting and inclusive school environments. 

“Presenting my voice is a challenge,” Alexander said. “I am soft spoken and try to advocate. I’ve been trying to present my own ideas and take charge. I have leadership experience, and I know that I don’t always have to step back. My motivation is to be different; I want to make change and not follow the crowd.”

As part of the NSC, Alexander will have the opportunity to make change, as the NSC is the only national group of its kind dedicated to elevating the status of student councils and amplifying the voices of students in national discussions on education policy. Participants will get at least one all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to engage with political and educational leaders, and opportunities to represent student voices in major media outlets. This exclusive platform empowers students to actively shape the conversation around education at the highest levels.  

“I have such a passion for music that I want to create a new path to enjoy it and make it different,” Alexander said. “You can get stuck thinking one way about music, but we should always try to innovate and make it unique.”

One way Alexander has already worked to be innovative in the music space is to co-found a group called Girls in Brass with Maya Hosokawa and Isabella Lawrence. 

“Our group is called Girls in Brass,” Alexander said. “It’s easy to notice how little of us girls play brass instruments, usually girls play flutes or clarinets. So, we try to inspire girls out of what is expected and create more of a balance; it makes our program stronger.”

Alexander will join 21 other student leaders across the country as a State Representative. NSC members are expected to commit to regular virtual meetings, participate in leadership and service activities, and attend annual in-person gatherings. This commitment ensures active and meaningful participation in the council’s initiatives and decision-making processes. 

Her motivation to keep challenging herself to become a better leader will come from her experiences with music. 

“I faced a lot of challenges in band,” Alexander said. “I was a year and a half behind when I started the band, and a lot of people told me I couldn’t catch up. 

“You can’t just be what people expect you to be. I love music, I feel at home when I’m playing. I made it farther than I ever would have expected, and I wouldn’t have made it this far if I did what people expected me to do.”