Ameen is an 11th grade student who is passionate about youth mentorship and well-being. He is particularly motivated by having a significant impact in underserved communities and creating positive spaces for youth that mirror the strength and potential in each individual. His mentorship focus areas include teen wellbeing in online spaces and mental health for teens with life-threatening food allergies. As a Headstream Youth 2 Innovator Leader, Ameen co-authored an article for YR Media about how HX provides the opportunity to make a positive impact on teens in a digital world. Ameen is currently developing an app to provide teens with a digital space for inspiration and mentorship.

Amen is a college student driven by a passion for technology and a desire to create real-world impact. She is dedicated to leveraging innovative solutions to tackle pressing global challenges. She is committed to using my skills to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Andy is a lover of Chinese idioms, Chilean slang, computational linguistics, magical realism, and much more, Andy plans to pursue an A.B. in computer science at Princeton beginning in fall 2024. As they find their niche in language preservation and revitalization, Andy invites you to join them in the spring—window open well before sunrise—in listening for new melodies in each day’s dawn chorus, ephemeral as they may be.

Anisa Mokhaiar, is an 18-year-old senior at UAI Math and Science. Anisa is committed to utilizing my voice as a youth to advocate for things she is most passionate about. Anisa is fueled by a strong belief in the power of youth empowerment and believes that together we can create impactful endeavors that uplift and inspire.

Ariana Walcott (she/her) is a high school senior from Brooklyn, New York, who is interested in majoring in computer science. She is an Afro-Latino 🇵🇦 who plans to enter the gaming industry, making waves as a Game Developer and, later, a Creative Director. She is passionate about using design and technology to improve the environment and community. She is also passionate about educating in non-traditional settings, teaching at Google Next and Blissful Us, where she will assume the Director of Cryptography workshops position in the summer, creating an engaging and creative curriculum.

Ashmita Annamalai is a mental health and suicide prevention advocate, channeling her efforts into various initiatives as a leader, speaker, writer, and journalist. She is intrigued by the intersection between humanities, social science, and medicine, and she hopes to integrate the depth of these fields into her future studies of neuroscience. Her love of artistic expression fuels her passion for dance and her appreciation of all other art forms.

Christopher is a current freshman at the University of Pennsylvania planning on majoring in Economics with minors in Statistics and Urban Real Estate and Development. He was born and raised in Far Hills, NJ, where I attended Delbarton School, and previously worked with Headstream in 2022. Some fun facts about Christopher: He loves hockey, tennis, and skiing. He is extremely excited to work with new startups and to help influence the digital world.

Cynthia Arenas is a senior in high school from Portland, Oregon! She is extremely passionate about coding and innovation and will be continuing my education at Harvey Mudd College this upcoming full pursuing a degree in computer science. Cynthia is beyond excited to be a part of the Co-Creator Club and improve the world of mental health digitally. When she is not coding up some games-- you can find Cynthia on the tennis court with her family, reading a good book, or exploring cute boba shops!

Denver Humphrey is an athlete, artist, musician, philanthropist, and storyteller. Co-founder of a nonprofit called Fourddo. She is extremely passionate about advocating for youth empowerment and marginalized communities. Her hobbies include reading, writing, baking a good brownie, cooking any pasta, and learning new instruments.

At the age of 14, Devin Moore became the Founder of Race To Speak Up, an anti-bullying organization, where he educates youth about bullying prevention and empowers them to be upstanders. Devin is a first-time Author of the Devin Speaks Up! children’s anti-bullying book. Devin is a Psychology major and Nonprofit Leadership minor at the University of Maryland.

Elina Brahmandam is a 13-year-old from Dallas Texas. She is passionate about technology and its different applications. Elina is dedicated to building solutions that make online spaces more productive, inclusive, and positive for all.

Emily Muñoz, a rising Posse Scholar at Vanderbilt University, is an award-winning and published artivist poet, and an advocate for intersectional racial and gender equity. Coming from the Bronx, NY, Emily is passionate about closing the education gap and providing marginalized communities with adequate economic and technological resources. At Headstream, Emily hopes to use her love for poetry to intersect the artivist and digital worlds.

Eva-Angeline is a determined individual dedicated to utilizing the power of advocacy to create a long-lasting influence on society as a whole.

Jadah is a high school junior, working towards social justice change. With Headstream Jadah hopes to increase awareness about youth mental health.

Joseph Arujo is a Latino mental-health activist and content creator based in Los Angeles, CA. From fashion and lifestyle, to comedy, travel, culture, and advocating for a variety of social causes, Joseph is uniting his online community and making a mark on the world. He is also an Advisory Board Member to Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and is committed to the foundation's principles of building a kinder and braver world.

José Caballero is a sophomore at Columbia University, concentrating in Cognitive Science. He is passionate about multicultural intersectionality, along with the intersection of mental health lived experience, research, and storytelling. Jose's leadership and lived experiences have been applauded by leading mental health nonprofits, as well as featured on USA Today and ABC News. In his free time, he listens to Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. 

Karsha is passionate about health. Her goal in life is to be a pediatric nurse and work with other kids on their health while also focusing on her digital well-being. She is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Co-Creator Club and to gain more knowledge about well-being.

Logan is a middle schooler who loves everything design! He is interested in filmmaking and 3D Modeling. Logan is creative and a fast learner, and always challenges himself to improve his skills and learn new techniques. Logan loves to engage with other people and learn about their interests. He is friendly, curious, and open-minded. Some of his favorite things to do are watching movies, playing video games, and designing.

Makayla or Kayla for short is a proud Virgo like many of the greats. Her hobbies consist of watching YouTube, doing homework, and cleaning. Her goal is to spread laughter and contribute as much as I can while she is here.

Mariam immigrated to the USA from Egypt around 2008. Growing up learning two languages simultaneously was a struggle but it eventually made her passionate about writing and mental health awareness!

Maryam Zoweil is an Egyptian-American senior in High School in Austin, Texas. She is most passionate about utilizing social entrepreneurship and data science to empower youth and promote social change in our society. Outside of school, Maryam has contributed to several equity-centered design and intercultural understanding initiatives, including her roles as a Council Member in Austin's Youth Climate Equity Council, Youth Advisor in Headstream's '22 Co-Creator club, and Director of Education Data Analytics at Institute for Youth in Policy.

Oluwakemi Aderibigbe, Kemi for short is a dual-enrolled high school senior. Kemi is interested in studying biotechnology and breaking into the industry! Kemi is a second-generation Nigerian-American with another interest in psychology and community-building; She has been in projects such as Character Lab's Internship Program and Me&MyCommunity. Kemi is excited to get to know everyone and to help innovate and create!

Payton is a rower and she is a passionate debater in Chicago. Payton loves to read, sing, and hang out with friends! She is incredibly interested in business and entrepreneurship, and she hopes to study those topics in college. Payton is also passionate about utilizing technology to erase the stigma around mental health awareness and learning from different perspectives. She aims to be an uplifting, knowledgeable, and powerful voice for change!

I love to make music. It's a true escape for me and honestly represents a huge part of my being. I play basketball a lot. Helps me clear my head and gets me motivated for no reason at all. And I like working out, keeps me motivated to do better in life and to keep me going.

Tatiwyat Buck (she/her) is a young Indigenous woman from the Wanapum Tribe and Yakama Nation in Washington State. She grew up in her home village along the Columbia River and is a rising sophomore at The Northwest School in Seattle. Tatiwyat is creative and loves to dream and design ways to improve people’s lives. In particular, she is passionate about supporting the health and well-being of diverse Indigenous communities and fostering the mental health of athletes. Tatiwyat is also a dedicated soccer player and aspires to become an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine

I'm a high school senior from Sammamish, WA. In my free time, I love playing badminton and tennis, analyzing movies, and listening to music. I'm also super interested in anatomy and psychology, which is why I was drawn to Headstream. Being on the youth board was the perfect opportunity to share my perspective while learning more about health and wellness, and I'm excited to work with other advisors and contribute to such amazing innovations!

Shagun is a technology enthusiast, social activist, and community leader. Her passion lies in the intersection between computer science, business, and public policy. She loves dancing, traveling, reading, baking, and laughing over corny jokes with her friends and family. In the future, Shagun hopes to combine her interests to make education more accessible to underdeveloped communities.

My name is Se’Kani Frett. I am from St.Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands, however I currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia. I am currently a Junior with a 3.97 GPA. I love to play soccer. My future aspirations include becoming an entrepreneur.

I am a multidisciplinary artist and a student studying communications and media studies. I am passionate about cultivating community and finding creative ways to express and embrace all parts of my identity. I love storytelling and sharing how I engage with the world.

Maya Dummett, a First-Year at Harvard College, is an award-winning coder, organizer, advocate, and force for change from Morristown, New Jersey. Maya is passionate about using the intersection of computer science and government as a vehicle for social good and social justice. Maya advocates for various causes such as diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, politics, everyday life, and beyond.

I live in Austin, Texas and enjoy learning math and new languages, drawing, playing sports, and challenging myself through exploring new places and activities. My identity as a Muslim Egyptian-American and having the amazing privilege of being able to frequently travel has played a dramatic role in growing my love for learning about other cultures and allowed me to analyze the differences between a variety of nations and teen life in these distinct environments. I hope to one day create an innovation that takes advantage of technology’s growing impact on society in order to make the world more inclusive and empower passionate individuals around the globe to leave a positive impact.

I would describe myself as someone who is very opinionated. I am strong-willed and I accomplish the things I put my mind to. I would also say that I'm a good leader, I try to make sure everyone's opinions are heard and I enjoy talking to new people

Lee is a 17-year-old visual artist, vegetarian, and member of the LGBTQIA+ community from upstate SC. He spends most of his time listening to music, cooking, exercising, spending time with his 2 dogs, and playing video games.

Laney is an Innovative and goal-oriented teen mental health advocate, actively leading and participating in community volunteer programs and resources for teens. She is a dedicated competitive swimmer and team player skilled at leadership, communication, and conflict resolution. Also, a mother of her two cats- Wheedle and Grayman.

Kheira Bekkadja has a life-long goal of working to build bridges literally by studying civil & infrastructure engineering and figuratively through de-stigmatizing mental health and youth empowerment. She strongly believes that openly talking about her mental health journey can possibly become someone else's survival guide and inspiration for them to become their wholehearted and unapologetic selves.

A generous, hardworking and easy-going incoming education major at Tufts University. I dedicate my free time helping the education of others through tutoring. I love to find ways to incorporate technology into my teaching.

Akshara Santoshkumar is a 17-year-old, first-generation Indian-American living in Fairfax, Virginia. After growing up in the Middle East, Akshara has developed a keen interest in politics and journalism. Akshara is the Outreach Director of Good for Youth, a multimedia collective that advocates for marginalized youth. Furthermore, Akshara is the editor for her school’s edition of InLight, a student-led platform for dialogue that explores cultures, lifts voices, and sheds light on injustices. Outside of the classroom, Akshara sings with the Children's Chorus of Washington.

I am a young multi-cultural neurodiverse lesbian with a heart for justice and peaches.

Ameen is a 10th grade student who is passionate about making a difference in teen wellbeing in online spaces. As a Headstream Youth 2 Innovator Leader, Ameen has been featured in the All Tech is Human HX report on how aligning technologies around our human needs improves digital wellbeing. He also co-authored an article for YR Media about how HX can provide the opportunity to make a positive impact on teens in a digital world. Ameen is currently developing an app to provide teens with a digital space for inspiration and mentorship

I'm enthusiastic about volunteering and community service because of the new people I can meet and the experiences I get to live. I believe in practicing self-care and maintaining mental health, so I make time for activities I find enjoyable, such as reading, painting, watching shows, writing, and traveling.

I'm very passionate about the Earth, the environment, and the well-being of others. I'm interested in being able to stand up and represent communities of people who need help, and also be able to give them the assistance and resources they need to live happy and healthy lives.

I am a rising senior in high school interested in studying a business-related degree in college, most likely economics or finance. I enjoy exploring investments and the stock market, and I am also passionate about spreading diversity. I believe that for a business to succeed, it is necessary to have a global, international, and diverse understanding of the world, as business and culture so often intersect. I am extremely excited to begin working with these innovators!

Faiza is a junior in Maryland, where she is enrolled in her school’s interactive media production program. She loves everything multimedia and journalism-related. Involved with an array of affinity and activism organizations at her school, she is dedicated to amplifying student voices. As a co-host for PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ On Our Minds podcast, she has discovered a newfound passion in public media through reporting and teen mental health

I’m an bubbly immigrant girl with trans experience who strives to make the world a better, more informed place little by little. Furthermore, being an innovator will allow me to share a little bit of my science and philosophy knowledge which is an honor. My friends describe me as a sweet kind hearted person or as the therapist of the group: Some of my hobbies include editing, gaming, dancing and makeup.

My name is Irfane Soumanou and I am a Beninese-American, muslim girl living in the Bronx, NY. I enjoy experiencing and learning about various cultural practices and foods. I enjoy listening to various music genres as well as dancing. I speak French, and am working towards mastering Spanish, Arabic, and Yoruba.

My name is Ishva (she/her); I am a student at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. I like to build and help others build. I am passionate about equity, education, and leveraging tech to strengthen communities. My personal mission is to empower others to achieve their goals through my work and experiences.