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 Financial Officer
- Excited about helping the youth understand the endless possibilities their future holds
- Passionate about diversity/inclusion, especially in entrepreneurship
- Always willing to have a conversation about what drives you to wake up in the morning!
Nina Bamberg
Director of Programs
- MA student in Peace and Human Rights Education
- Passionate about civic, history, and environmental education
- Spends her free time catching up on tv shows and cuddling with her roommate’s cats
Elizabeth Bigelow
Programs Associate
- Loves discussing the intersection between art, culture, and language
- Passionate about mental health in the adoptee community
- Likes to fiddle around on the ukulele in her free time
Alan Plotz
Director of Operations
- Junior at the Commonwealth School
- Passionate about gun control and immigration
- Loves to participate in Model UN and run the Politics Club at his school
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
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
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
Teddy Delisio
Programs Assistant
- Very passionate about environmental preservation
- Enjoys participating in debate and athletics
- Sophomore at Manchester Essex Regional High School
Tara Tian
Courses 4SC Associate
- 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
Samantha Nett
Educators 4SC Research Assistant
- Passionate about raising awareness for CRPS and other invisible chronic illnesses
- Enjoys reading books and running track
- Has a Goldendoodle named Buddy
Joan Manaloto
Graphic Designer
- Graduate in Web Development and currently pursuing Digital Marketing
- Loves art, design, games and anything digital
- Practices photography and videography in her spare time
Allyson Margolis
Summer Intern
- Rising Junior at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Political Science
- Passionate about reproductive rights and equal access to education
- Enjoys dancing and teaching dance to students in Philadelphia public schools
Avinash Thakkar
Summer Intern
- Currently a junior at McDonogh High School
- Enjoys Policy Debate, running his school’s Philosophy Club, and playing cricket
- Loves learning languages and more about philosophic thought
Nikita Choksi
Summer Intern
- Rising Junior at the University at Albany, studying Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology Management, Criminal Justice
- Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, and the Criminal Justice system
- Currently the Director of Programming in the UAlbany Student association!
Veda Kumar
Summer Intern
- Rising Junior at Rice University studying sociology and psychology
- Passionate about women’s rights, education, and criminal justice reform
- Loves to read and draw during her free time
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)
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Junior at the Commonwealth School
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Passionate about improving the quality of sex education in Boston area schools
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Plays drums and paints in his spare time
Stephen Wu
Operations Associate (Summer 2018 – Fall 2018)
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Junior at the Commonwealth School
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Passionate about bringing human perspectives into social justice and environmental discussions
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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
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Pursuing a JD and PhD in philosophy at Harvard, with a focus in moral and political philosophy
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Passionate about human rights, migration, and inequality issues
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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
Reed Turner-Murray
Curriculum Development Intern
- Passionate about using space travel as a means of reducing the strain on the planet
- Enjoys writing and playing video games
- Has four pet cats
Sarah Alkhafaji
Educators 4SC Research Assistant
- Passionate about immigration and women’s rights
- Believes in the power of humor in establishing empathy
- Loves the outdoors, but is terrified of bees!
Ben Bryant
Director of Programs
- Passionate about Criminal Justice reform
- Member of the Harvard College Leadership Project
- Volunteers at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
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
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