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Smita is passionate about user-centered design, policy, and technology. At MIT, she advocated for communities by using her mechanical engineering degree to design transformative low-cost products [...]

Selena Martinez Mak is a second generation Mexican-American, mother, patient advocate, and social entrepreneur. She is driven to be part of a collective solution to re-imagine economic systems [...]

Luis Ornelas served as Manager of Educational Practice for 4.5 years at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. As a grantmaker, he supported holistic student success by deploying $24 million in grants [...]

Kai is driven to understand how private sector resources can solve issues of public service and social impact, especially in urban spaces. This curiosity has led her to research smart […]

Jordan McFadden graduated from UCLA with a BA in African-American Studies and a minor in Entrepreneurship. To gain a deeper understanding of wealth gap disparities, Jordan conducted research on [...]

A San Francisco native, Jackson’s teenage experience campaigning for a local ballot measure inspired him to pursue a political science degree at Stanford. His studies focused on the institutions [...]

Deepa Bajwa is a dedicated mental health advocate and changemaker committed to empowering marginalized populations. Her passion for this work was ignited while caring for a loved one experiencing [...]

Ashley is a graduate of Howard University, with a commitment to education and social advocacy as a former teacher. Her devotion to nurturing young minds reflects her passion for empowering […]

Sophia Larioza will be a senior at George Washington High School in Fall 2023. Sophia enjoys watching Netflix and nursing indoor plants. She is also involved in their school’s baking […]