Executive Board
Angie Ngo
President for Youth Inspire
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Class of 2019
Biochemistry Major
"I like learning languages! Practice Mandarin or ASL with me sometime."
"A parent told me that they would try to schedule future appointments on Friday mornings due to our workshops! They said their kids had a good time and gained a positive message from our unique games."
Carlin Smith
Vice President of Community Outreach for Youth Inspire
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Class of 2020
"A fun fact about me is that I can pop my shoulder out of place on command!"
"I'm excited to become involved in Youth Inspire because the members are dedicated and there's a united excitement over a good cause."
Dana Wang
Vice President of Operations for Youth Inspire
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Class of 2020
Biomedical Engineering Major
"I grew up in Michigan and my favorite sport is ice skating!"
"I am most excited to meet and form life-long bonds with the pediatric patients."
Members
Cheryne Kim
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Class of 2018
Biology Major
"I watch so much 'Chopped' and 'MasterChef' that for my 20th birthday, my friends threw a surprise 'Chopped' competition in our small apartment kitchen."
"My favorite memory from Youth Inspire was when a child and his siblings, without any prompting from us or their parents, excitedly ran over to our table and started giving overlapping requests to color, build a DNA helix, and/or play a board game."
Neda Noori
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Class of 2018
Biology and Spanish Double Major
"During my first year of college, I illustrated a children's book called Atlas: The Very Special Therapy Dog!"
"One of my fondest memories from YI was when a young patient made an adorable little bracelet during one of our workshops, and decided to gift her creation to me. As she tied it around my wrist, she asked if I worked at the hospital, and I responded with, "hopefully someday in the future." She responded sweetly, "I will have my fingers crossed for you." Little encounters like this are incredibly meaningful, heartwarming, and powerful."
Katherine Pardo
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Class of 2018
Human Biology Major
"I was on a national baby car seat commercial when I was a baby!"
"My most meaningful memory from Youth Inspire was when a mother confided in me that her son had terminal cancer and she was thankful for the support her son was able to receive from us."
Ameera Farooqi
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Payal Shah
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Class of 2018
Psychology Major
"I love playing and watching tennis!"
"One of my favorite memories from Youth Inspire was when a little girl made a dog out of pipe cleaners and gave it to me. It was so sweet and I'll always think of her whenever I see it."
Gaby Corredor
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Class of 2019
Global Development Studies Major
" I am from Venezuela and I have grown up in 4 different countries."
"While I was volunteering, our whole table was filled up with kids, parents began to approach us, and two grandmas were specially excited and wanted to know everything about Youth Inspire."
Dani Fiedler
Class of 2018
Speech Pathology and Audiology and Psychology Double Major
"I foster animals, mostly kittens, from the CASPCA!"
"It's so fulfilling to see our workshops, free books, and fun activities make an impact, and to watch the kids enjoy something new each week."
Summer Xu
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Class of 2020
Chemical Engineering Major
"I can do a handstand for a really long time!"
"I love working with children and will do anything to brighten their day!"
Soraya Tarrah
Class of 2018
Biochemistry Major
"My favorite hobby is playing music."
"I love the creativity involved in designing the workshops and learning how to connect with kids of all different ages."
Joyce Cheng
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Class of 2020
Human Biology Major
Graphic Designer for Youth Inspire
"I play violin, and I love classical music!"
"I’m excited about Youth Inspire because we get to use our creativity and artistic talents to design fun workshops for kids to improve their hospital experience!"
Olivia Rampersaud
Class of 2020
Kinesiology Major
"I absolutely love planes; I am actually working on my private pilot's license right now!"
"I love just having an hour each week to be creative and crafty! I am looking forward to volunteering with the kids and seeing the impact we are making in the hospital!"
Lily Berger
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Class of 2019
Cognitive Science Major
"I love playing, coaching, and watching sports, especially soccer and basketball."
"I love working together with a group of people that is incredibly diverse, yet united by a passion for impacting the lives of others through service, creativity, and kindness."
Anthara Gnanakumar
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Class of 2020
Neuroscience Major
Webmaster for Youth Inspire
"I am a first degree black-belt in martial arts!"
"I absolutely love the drive and dedication of the Youth Inspire team for making this program a huge success. It would not be possible without each and every member and such commitment is priceless!"