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United States

Aaryan Gada

Environmental Steward

My name is Aaryan Gada. I am 12 years old. I have a huge passion for the environment, the oceans especially. It is really annoying for me that people pollute the one and only home that the have, Earth, and don't even notice it. I raise awareness about this issue in many different ways, whether it be from talking to people about the issue, or making a video like this.

Ava Yancey

Technology Manager

My name is Ava Yancey, a 12 year old avid reader with a passion for anything STEM. I love learning about science, specifically robotics and problem solving. I like to experiment and try new things. In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball and dream of how I plan to change the world. It is important to me to give my best in everything that I do. I aspire to be a change maker and do my part, one small step at a time. My hope is that whatever career I choose, it will allow me to touch lives and do just that.

Chloe Kozuch

Perfectionist

Chloe Kozuch, age 11, is a rising seventh grader who lives in Philadelphia. She loves gymnastics, dancing, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends. Her dream career is to be a pediatric oncologist. Her favorite subjects in school are social studies and science. Chloe is a perfectionist, specifically in school, and has always been curious about why she has perfectionism. She realizes that others suffer from perfectionism as well, so she decided to investigate how family and friends can have a positive influence on the negative mindset that perfectionism causes.

Eman Wolde

Social Linguist

My name is Eman Wolde, and I am 12 years old. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I like biking, painting, and skateboarding. I also love reading, in both English and Amharic. I'm Ethiopian so I speak Amharic. My talk is about how speaking a second language affects you day to day, and its pros and cons.

Isaac Miller

Optimist

Isaac Miller [Age 12] Is a 6th grader with a positive attitude who loves to try new things. He wants to help people and grow up to become a doctor. He enjoys playing baseball, spending time with family, and friends. He wants his viewers to know how important trying new things with a positive attitude is. Big, or small.

Ishaani Sheth

Cultural Anthropologist

Ishaani Sheth is 11 years old in sixth grade. She loves sports including soccer and karate, wining many trophies at karate tournaments and medals from winning soccer games. Traveling across the globe, she’s learned about many underrepresented cultures and has experienced the differences in contrasting areas. Having the possibility to open her eyes to the amazing wonders and people of this world, she’s learned how to help and understand people, but other kids might not have this experience, so what happens then?

La'Shae' Miller

Life Coach

Recent high school graduate. Go-to for advice, support, and a willing ear.

Tatiana Korotisnky

Activist

A 12-year-old Ukrainian girl, Tatiana Korotinsky loves to draw/paint. Her favorite hobbies are playing lacrosse, and spending time with family and friends. She also speaks Russian, a bit of Ukrainian, and English.