18 Under 18: Abigail Richman
Mazel Tov to Abigail Richman for being named one of Jewish Atlanta’s 18 Under 18 for 2024.
Abigail Richman, 17
Daughter of Kelly and Craig Richman
Pace Academy
The impact of Abigail’s conviction, and her dedication to serving others, can be seen in the time she donates to the causes she cares about, and the way others respond to it. Abigail’s bat mitzvah project was for Aurora Day Camp, which provides children with cancer and their siblings the opportunity to experience summer camp together, in the memory of her grandfather, who died of the disease. She has continued to work and fundraise for them since then, raising more than $20,000 and inspiring others as well. The organization’s Teen Board, of which she is a founding member, and President, raised over $35,000 its first year, with her at the helm. Not content with monetary support to charities, she also began participating in the Sandwich Project during the COVID-19 pandemic, making sandwiches for the homeless and food-insecure. Realizing she needed more hands, she brought the project to her school, founding the Pace Academy Sandwich Project Club and earning high praise from the organization’s founder. Her engagement with the Jewish community is also felt by the children at Temple Emanu-El, where she has worked as a Madricha for almost four years.
Awards and Honor Societies
National Honor Society (Inducted 2024)
President’s Silver Volunteer Service Award (2023-2024)
Policy Debate Top Speaker and Tournament Champion (2022)
Aurora Day Camp Top Teen Board Fundraiser (2024)
The Pace Academy Knight Award (2024)
Georgia Tech Summer Program | First Place Psychology Research Project (2024)
Activities and Leadership Roles
Aurora Day Camp | Teen Board President (2024-2025)
American Jewish Committee Leaders for Tomorrow (2023-2024)
Pace Academy Sandwich Project Club | Founder & President (2023-Present)
Pace Academy Jewish Affinity Group | Student Coordinator (2024-2025)
Pace Academy JV Football | Cheerleading Captain (2022)
Pace Academy Community Engagement Board (2024-2025)
Pace Academy Isdell Center for Global Leadership Art & Urban Life Fellow (2022-2024)
Creating Connected Communities | Leadership Development Program and volunteer events (2020-Present)
Temple Emanu-El | Religious School Madricha (2021-Present)
Pace Academy Student Ambassador (2021-Present)
Pace Academy Student Support Buddy Program (2023-2024)
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