Our Team
Priten H. Shah
CEO/Founder- Founded and runs United 4 Social Change Inc., a platform for a global community that works to spur social change by training young activists
- Is the co-founder of Sans Bull. io, a start-up consulting firm
- Loves to chat about non-profits, South Asia, and technology with others
Chandani Shah
Chief Operating Officer- Developed an intense passion for raising social awareness in society through her participation in debate
- Loves writing about a variety of topics, but has mostly written about issues concerning women in India for I4SC
- Enjoys discussing mental health, women’s rights, writing, and social activism.
Kirk Aleman
Chief Strategy Officer- Has his Masters in finance from Harvard
- Passionate about diversity and entrepreneurship in start-up community
- Has two guinea pigs Chin-Chin and Chun-Chun
Alan Plotz
Director of Operations- Sophomore at the Commonwealth School
- Passionate gun control and immigration
- Loves to participate in Model UN and run the Politics Club at his school
Anchal Kanojia
Director of Indians 4 Social Change- Passionate about the social sciences and social change
- Interested in domestic/foreign politics, history, and policy
- Involved in RPI’s Indian Student Association
Tayyaba Ishtiaq
Director of Boston 4 Social Change- Freshman at Boston University where she is studying biology
- Passionate about human rights, gender and race equality, and criminal justice
- Enjoys watching movies and reading books.
Tara Tian
Editor- Will be a junior at Boston University in the fall
- Passionate about LGBTQ rights and fighting racism
- Likes to play badminton or draw and paint
Miranda Eng
Curriculum Development Associate- Pursuing her Bachelor’s in English at Harvard
- Passionate about using writing as a tool for social change
- Loves anything fantasy and sci-fi, and enjoys drawing
Jalpa Shah
Director of Women 4 Social Change- Is a full-time physician working as an MFM specialist
- Wants to bring awareness to social issues involving women
- Spends her free time experimenting with international cuisine
Ben Byrant
Special Assistant to the CEO- Passionate about Criminal Justice reform
- Member of the Harvard College Leadership Project
- Volunteers at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
Aislinn McCormarck
Curriculum Development Associate- Pursuing a degree in English and Creative Writing at Brandeis University
- Owner of many books (and not enough bookshelves)
- Enjoys making foam weaponry
Our Board
Regina Schouten
Board Member- Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Harvard University
- Her work focus on gender justice and educational justice.
Jason P. Mitchell
Board Member- Professor of Psychology at Harvard University
- Studies Cognitive Processes That Support Inferences About Psychological States of Self and Others
- BA/MS from Yale University (1997) and PhD from Harvard University (2003)
Anand Rao
Board Member- Professor of Communication at University of Mary Washington
- More than 25 years of experience with speech and debate
- Studies social networking
Deano Pape
Board Member- Professor of Communication at Simpson College
- Coaches speech and debate
- Runs workshops on social media
Anne Sanderson
Board Member- Co-Founder and Co-Director of ThinkerAnalytix
- Retired Teacher of 35 Years
- Associate in Harvard University Philosophy Department
Humza Tahir
Board Member- Former COO
- Harvard University Class of 2018
- Works as a web developer
Our Alumni
Lennie Manioudakis
Operations Associate (Summer 2018 - Fall 2018)Junior at the Commonwealth School
Passionate about improving the quality of sex education in Boston area schools
Plays drums and paints in his spare time
Stephen Wu
Operations Associate (Summer 2018 - Fall 2018)Junior at the Commonwealth School
Passionate about bringing human perspectives into social justice and environmental discussions
Practices music and art in his spare time
Harry Hatton
Media Education Intern (Summer 2018 - Fall 2018)- Graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology in Ireland
- Earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism
- Previously interned at Lesley University in their Athletics Department providing media coverage
Matt Fratus
Editor (Summer 2018 - Fall 2018)- Works as a writer covering a wide range of history topics
- A graduate of Bridgewater State University with an area of study in Criminal Justice.
- Enjoys helping others attain the tools to create social change
Mindy Zhang
Social Media Intern (I4SC) (Summer 2018)- Sophomore in Bentley University with a focus on marketing
- Enjoys crafting and trying out different food.
- Passionate about gender equality
Krupa Patel
Curriculum Development Associate- Pursuing a JD and PhD in philosophy at Harvard, with a focus in moral and political philosophy
- Passionate about human rights, migration, and inequality issues
- Loves hiking, traveling, reading, and learning from others
Yesi Camacho Torres
Curriculum Development Associate- Pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Development and Psychology (Child Advocacy)
- Passionate about children’s growth and development
- Interested in how immigration, poverty, and trauma affect children’s and adolescents academic performance and formation of cultural identity
Virginia Lewis
Curriculum Development Associate- Pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communication at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Passionate about climate change, human rights, and equality
- Loves running, writing, and watching movies