“Phin has an unmistakable devotion to helping others. She doesn’t just look for places to serve – she takes the initiative to create opportunities.”
Tosa East student Phin Clarkin is receiving United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County’s 2025 Philanthropic Youth Award.
Phin serves as president of HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) and vice president of MOM (Mind Over Matter), a student-led mental wellness group, at Tosa East. Her passion for service and advocacy also led her to volunteer with the Appalachia Service Project, help rebuild homes in West Virginia and Kentucky, and serve on her church’s Accountability Leadership Board.
Motivated by personal experiences with mental health, Phin actively fundraises for NEDA and NAMI and has twice advocated at the Wisconsin State Capitol for suicide prevention and increased mental health funding in schools. She is not only a dedicated student, being a member of Delta Epsilon Phi and Tri-M Music Honors Society, but is also a passionate advocate, with a deep desire to uplift others. She plans to pursue a career as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to continue supporting and uplifting others.