Grateful Hearts
ABIGAIL SELYUKOV
Grateful Hearts Founder | Author | Miss Mankato Teen
Abigail Selyukov, Miss Mankato's Teen, is the passionate founder of Grateful Hearts. Inspired by a childhood spent in South Africa, where she witnessed profound gratitude amidst challenging circumstances, Abigail was moved to create an initiative that empowers others to experience the transformative power of thankfulness
Growing up as the daughter of immigrants from Eastern Europe instilled in Abigail at a young age to pursue her passions and work hard towards her goals.
Currently a freshman at The University of Northwestern St. Paul, Abigail is pursuing a degree in Finance with aspirations to attend law school and become a practicing attorney. Her academic pursuits reflect her commitment to serving communities and advocating for positive change.
Beyond her academic and service endeavors, Abigail is a talented pianist. Growing up in South Africa, she developed a strong musical background through her involvement in theatrical productions with children she assisted, and from her mother's prior experience running a music school.
Abigail is currently a cabinet member for the student engagement club UNW Core and has achieved Dean's List Highest Honors in her academic pursuits. Her drive and ambition were evident even in high school, where she graduated a year early and actively participated in Student Council.
If Abigail has the Honor of Serving as Miss Minnesota Teen
Abigail plans to expand the reach of Grateful Hearts, aiming to impact over 1,000 people across the state. Her vision includes student programs using heart-shaped gratitude cards, providing support to senior care facilities, and consistently sharing messages of gratitude through social media to ignite acts of kindness and cultivate a statewide community of grateful hearts.
