Minnetonka Public Schools — Transcript
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Young Alumni Achievement Award
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Young Alumni Achievement Award Presentation - Lizzie Adams
The Young Alumni Achievement Award was presented to Lizzie Adams, class of 2015, for her distinguished contributions. Her mother, Holly Adams, introduced her, speaking about Lizzie's talent for storytelling, her advocacy for veterans experiencing homelessness, and her work on improving military housing that reached the US Senate. Lizzie's current role at Delta Airlines was also highlighted, including her involvement in the 'Return to Normandy' program. Lizzie Adams then thanked the Minnetonka Alumni Association, her family, and Minnetonka High School, detailing her past work at the Department of Veterans Affairs and her current role as a recruitment marketing specialist at Delta, affirming her commitment to veterans and making an impact.
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Early in her career, Lizz's writing supported veterans experiencing homelessness and nonprofits focused on improving military housing and sustainability. Her work supporting better housing to military members and their families living on bases even reached the floor of the US Senate.
After graduating, I did have the privilege of working in Washington, DC as a writer and public relations specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs. And in that role, I was able to share stories of veterans experiencing homelessness, contributing to national awareness campaigns, and even supporting a Senate hearing focused on improving military housing conditions.
Today, I'm still able to do work and make an impact in my community at Delta Airlines, where I serve as a recruitment marketing specialist on the talent acquisition team, where I help recruit and inspire candidates um for Delta's customerf facing roles like our world-class flight attendants. I've also had the privilege of continuing my connection to veterans through Delta's return to Normandy program...