DIXON, CA (MPG) - Soroptimist’s November Young Woman of the Month is Natasha Ajam who is the daughter of Shakeel and Mona Ajam. She has an older brother, Nabil Ajam who graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2020. Natasha is a proud first generation American. Her parents are from the Fiji Islands.

Her father, Shakeel, retired after 30 years with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office. Her mom, Mona, is an active para-professional currently working for the Vacaville Unified School District. Natasha’s family has lived in Dixon for 24 years.

Natasha is a senior at Dixon High School and will graduate in June 2023. She was nominated by Dixon High School teacher Erin DeWeese who wrote about Natasha’s hard work, dedication to excellence, and leadership skills. She expressed her admiration of Natasha’s ‘go for it’ attitude and believes she will be an asset to the college that she chooses to attend.

Natasha has participated in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) all four years at Dixon High School. She spent her K-8 grades of school at Dixon Montessori Charter School and has fond memories of Dixon Montessori and even spoke on their behalf at a Dixon School Board Meeting. Her favorite teacher was her first-grade teacher, Ms. Joanne, who she has kept in contact with throughout the years.

Natasha is most proud of her academic achievements, maintaining a 4.50 GPA, taking three advance placement (AP) courses her senior year, and participating in Drama, Key and Barnyard clubs. Natasha has also held offices in AVID Student Council, Drama Club, and Key Club. She is also co-director of the upcoming plays at Dixon High School.

She is an employee at Solano Bakery and said she has learned excellent customer service and communication skills while working in her community.

She volunteers at Simply Insane, a non-profit organization to help those in need. When not helping in the community and enjoying some free time, she enjoys listening to music, painting, and hanging out with her dear friends.

Natasha’s future plans are to attend a 4-year university, first choice being UC San Diego. She will major in Business Administration with a concentration on Marketing. Natasha plans on earning an MBA once she establishes a clear focus on her business path. Later she would like to become a CEO in her chosen field. Dixon Soroptimist congratulates Natasha on an excellent academic career and wishes her continued success.