Our Founders

President

Hi! I am Layla and I’m excited to introduce myself as the President of Empower Education. I joined Empower Education about a year ago as a member, and stuck with the group ever since. This group has helped me grown so much as a person whether it be expanding our global outreach to other third world countries such as Mexico and India or helping young girls find their voices in education. I am so proud to be leading such an amazing group of dedicated students, and I encourage everyone to join and make a difference with us!

Vice President

Hi! I’m Aakriti, and i’m the Vice President of Empower Education. I became involved in the summer of 2024, starting out as one of the presidents of the Psychology Committee. From the start, I’ve been passionate about expanding educational access to disadvantaged children, and through Empower Education, I have been able to turn that passion into real impact. I have led my group to raise over $150 and create multiple hand-written and hand-illustrated educational booklets, which we are able to send to children in Uganda. Watching how these materials bring joy and knowledge to kids across the world has been incredibly rewarding, and i’m and so excited to see the lasting difference we’ll continue to make!

Mentor & Founding Member

Mila Rubin joined Empower Education in 2023 as one of its founding members and has since played a key role in shaping its leadership.

She has served in several prominent positions, including Co-President of the Executive Board, as well as Co-President and Co-Founder of the Medicine and Health Sciences Committee. With a strong passion for working with children—particularly those in underserved communities, Mila is deeply committed to making a meaningful impact. As a student mentor, she supports committee leaders and project teams, offering guidance, insight, and encouragement every step of the way. Mila is excited to continue helping Empower Education grow and expand its global reach.

Secretary

I am Raghav Sandeep and I am secretary of Empower Education as well as one of the CO-presidents of the STEM committee. Our group specializes in the STEM sciences to educate the kids in Uganda and Oaxaca. We teach the children through a variety of mediums, including videos and written curriculum. In the STEM committee I have made numerous math videos on pre-algebra and geometry concepts. As a group, we helped the Green Hill Primary School in Uganda get Internet access, and our videos have made a huge impact on their learning.  So, the committee has fundraised a total of $2500 dollars and were able to fundraise a TV for the school. I am so happy and proud to make a difference in these children's lives.

Head of Communications

Hi! I'm Siera Irwin, the Head of Communications for Empower Education as well as a proud member of the medicine committee. I joined this project in the summer of 2024, and I’ve been able to grow as a person as well as see how my contributions have made a difference. My goal is to promote and expand our organization in order to achieve our goal of enhancing the wellness and education of children in Uganda and Oaxaca, Mexico. I manage the website and work closely with our social media director. I’m extremely grateful to be a part of this profound organization and to be able to channel my passions into this project to provide better opportunities for the students. I would love for you to join us and help us continue to create real change!

Social Media Director

Hi! I'm Shreeya Komaravelli, the Social Media Director for Empower Education and a member of the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) committee. I manage our social media platforms to amplify our nonprofit’s message, helping more people discover our cause and inspiring them to support it. I'm incredibly grateful to be part of this amazing organization and am deeply passionate about our mission of creating opportunities for these children! I can’t wait to see our organization continue to grow and reach new heights!

Head of Fundraising

Hi, my name is Ashna, and I am the Head of Fundraising for Empower Education! My role is to develop and oversee fundraising efforts that help sustain and expand our initiatives. I am always looking for new and creative ways to secure resources, ensuring that every student has access to meaningful educational opportunities. Being part of this project has given me a deeper appreciation for the importance of education and the impact it can have on shaping futures.  At Empower Education, we focus on offering both the resources and the guidance students need to grow, discover their passions, and achieve their goals. Being part of this initiative is something I’m incredibly proud of, and I’m grateful for your support in helping us make a difference. If you are interested in getting involved or learning more, feel free to reach out!

Treasurer

Hi! I’m Claire, I’m very honored to be the treasurer for Empower Education! I am attending high school in Las Flores, California; class of 2028. I joined Empower in the fall of 2024 and immediately know the significant impact that we are making. I wish to contribute to the best of my ability. As the treasurer, I keep our records transparent so that our members know where the funds stand. Each month I give a treasury report so and encourage us to keep fundraising. I’m here to maximize our impact; so let’s make every cent count!

Buisness President

Hi! My name is Dakshata Abhiman!  As the former president of the Literature Committee, I fundraised 325 dollars to send 100 books to Uganda which improved their literacy immensely. As the president of the Business Committee, I am working on creating a business booklet on business basics that every kid should know as well as a sewing project fundraiser to help the Ugandan community have their own income. I joined Empower Education because I believe that education is a must for anyone in the world, and thus everyone in the world should make sure that everyone can equal access to it.