Lola Kernell is an Advocacy Coordinator for the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities. Kernell is a senior at Bishop Miege High School, where she is involved in Theatre, French Club, National Honor Society, and Campus Ministry. She is an active lector and server at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, is currently working on her highest level award for American Heritage Girls. Lola has worked for the Royals, the Chiefs and for Nautical Manufacturing and Fulfillment as part of her participation in Down Syndrome Innovations ACE program. Lola loves public speaking and being an advocate for others.