Young people understand young people's needs.

Teens4LA Founder

THE DUNN SCHOOL Senior Class of 2025

Age 18 | SIS Award Winner 

 Incoming freshman at Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EDIE). Passionate about leveraging technology to create sustainable solutions in climate tech and energy abundance.

Founder of Teens4LA, a youth-led initiative that has raised over $50K for immediate wildfire relief and to support teen mental health and wellness by leveraging blockchain tech, crypto, and digital assets. Winner of Emerging Innovator Award.

Teens4LA Co-Founder & Physical Distribution Lead

Age 19 | SIS Award Winner  

Student leader with a strong focus on research, partnerships, and production. Passionate about helping creators grow and building what’s next in culture.  Experience includes: supporting creator campaigns and talent roadmaps at a Gen Z agency, running social media and livestream production for influencers, assisting film/TV screenings and audience research at Screen Engine/ASI.

Teens4LA  Head of Community & Social Media  

Age 19 | SIS Award Winner   

Student leader and filmmaker spearheading digital community engagement and social media strategy to amplify fundraising efforts for youth impacted by the LA fires.  Howard University, Class of 2028. Professional experiences include marketing and communications internships with NFTCLT and IP3.
 

Teens4LA  Initiatives Tech Outreach & Resource Lead   

Age 19 | SIS Award Winner 

Howard University, Class of 2027, Karsh Stem Scholar recipient currently serving as Editor in Chief of Ukweli, the Howard University Undergraduate Research Journal, and Associate Director of Public Safety. Supporting Teens4LA initiative as city liaison connecting teens across the country through sister initiative Teens4DC. Experiences include internship with NFTCLT as Creative Director for Y3K emerging technology community outreach initiative. 

Co-founded by University of Southern California Alumni, Another Awesome Day is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to teen suicide awareness and prevention. We believe in the power of community, creativity, and holistic wellness practices to help teens share their stories, connect in real life, and thrive in an increasingly digital age.