
Priten H. Shah
CEO/Founder
- B.A. in Philosophy and M.Ed. in Education Policy from Harvard University
- Is a serial entrepreneur whose projects aim to change power dynamics in various industries and fields
- Lives in NYC with his pet bird, Pia

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 in International Education Development with a concentration in Peace and Human Rights Education
- Passionate about environmental justice and combatting educational inequities
- Loves traveling, yoga, podcasts, and puzzles

Anthony de Marte
Operations Manager
- BA in Theatre and Dance from Muhlenberg College
- Passionate performing artist, administrator, and educator who encourages collaboration over competition and celebration of our shared humanity
- Has the cuddliest pitbull named Cooper

Leah Kaplan
Research Fellow
- M.A. in Equity and Social Justice in Education at SFSU
- Passionate about intersectional feminism, equity in education, and holistic health and wellbeing
- I love world music, swimming in the ocean, and critical social theory

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

Harshit Shah
Animator
- Founder of Expert Animators group
- Completed Master of Information Systems
with Honors from UNE MIT Sydney campus - Like to spend time in Sports and Computer
Games

Nishi Surti
Animator
- Member of Expert Animators group
- IT person
- Loves to Travel and Photography

Regina Schouten
Board Member
- Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Harvard University
- Her work focus on gender justice and educational justice.

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

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)

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

Deano Pape
Board Member
- Professor of Communication at Simpson College
- Coaches speech and debate
- Runs workshops on social media

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

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

Samantha Nett
Curriculum Development Associate
- Passionate about raising awareness for CRPS and other invisible chronic illnesses
- Enjoys reading books and running track
- Has a Goldendoodle named Buddy

Alan Plotz
Director of Operations
- Freshman at Princeton University
- Passionate about gun control and immigration
- Loves to participate in Model UN and run the Politics Club at his school

Teddy Delisio
Programs Assistant
- Very passionate about environmental preservation
- Enjoys participating in debate and athletics
- Senior 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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

Ben Bryant
Director of Programs
- Passionate about Criminal Justice reform
- Member of the Harvard College Leadership Project
- Volunteers at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter