Having traveled across America and to 24 counties as the first-ever UN Youth Champion, I’m inspired by the desire of young people everywhere to make the world a better place. At GimmeMo’, our goal is to build a global community of enlightened young people — those who wish to be the change they wish to see in the world, to borrow a phrase from Gandhi — and to raise awareness surrounding some of the biggest challenges that Millennials face both in the U.S. and around the world.

I love the idea that somebody is going to compare me to my character or think that I am like my character when they see me. I feel like that is a role that I am willing to fulfill.

I was babysitting the night High School Musical premiered last year. I watched with the kids and we sang along to the lyrics. I was making $12 an hour.

High School Musical is definitely the best thing that's happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.

I really understand the idea of pride and honour. I have that in my family, so I understand it completely.

As an African American actress there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.

When I get recognized, every time feels like the first time.