Lucia Noto

Lucia, the Founder of Butterfly Books and a senior at the Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland, is a prolific reader, dedicated student, and community member. Lucia’s passion is service to others and engaging with others in her community. She holds a multitude of leadership positions in school organizations such as the Red Cross, Future Faces of Medicine, Community Engagement Clubs, Upper School Orchestra, and Math Club. Lucia is a student ambassador for Holton-Arms and was selected as a Tour Guide Officer where she works closely with Admissions to provide tours and serves on student panels for prospective families. With a passion for reading, math and science, Lucia aspires to become a Biomedical Engineer. Lucia’s pastimes include hosting “Talk to Lucia: Medical Careers Podcast” available on Spotify, playing her violin in various orchestras, and contributing time to nonprofits such as the "Do Re Mi Project" and "We Are The Future of Medicine." As part of her volunteer service with Do Re Mi, Lucia serves as a violin tutor for children that cannot otherwise afford instrument lessons. She is currently serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator of the Do Re Mi project where she leads a team of volunteer musicians and engages with the community to organize and participate in sharing beautiful music in nursing homes. Lucia's commitment to Butterfly Books is driven by her belief in providing all children with access to literature and her aspiration to make a positive impact in her community and beyond. In all her endeavors, Lucia exemplifies a tireless dedication to her community and an unwavering commitment to spreading the transformative power of literature—one book at a time.