Region Heads

A junior from Acton, MA, Prisha is our Massachusetts State Head. With Light 4 Kidz, she states she has  “joined such an incredible organization and a beautiful community of people passionate about the same causes as me.” Outside of L4K, you can find Prisha volunteering at Umbrella Arts Center or the Brigham and Women's Hospital. She was a Candidate at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society this year and hosted a chess summer camp for kids. In the future, Prisha wants to pursue oncology. 

A senior from Smyrna, DE, Danielle joined Light 4 Kidz as a Delaware State Head to make a larger impact outside the state of Delaware. Joining Light 4 Kidz gave her the opportunity to address this issue with a community she could depend on. At school, she's the president of Future Medical Professionals of America. She also volunteers at a local museum and works with children to help facilitate their interest in the sciences. Danielle loves to play piano and wants to study epidemiology in the future.

A junior from Maryland, Reema joined L4K as the Maryland State Head to spread awareness of opportunities for youth to be engaged in their communities, and to help organize medicine-related events so that students can have an active role in learning about medicine and science! She is involved in Pre-Med and Science Olympiad clubs at school, and volunteers with health organizations. Reema enjoys drawing and playing/listening to music. She hopes to explore a pre-med route in the future.

A sophomore from Morris Plains, NJ, Sindhu joined L4K as the New Jersey State Head. Passionate about our cause, Sindhu states, "Through my involvement with Light 4 Kidz, I hope to utilize my skills and knowledge to help educate and empower others in making informed healthcare decisions." Currently, Sindhu plays tennis for her school team, involves herself in a myriad of school clubs, volunteers with SEWA, and is a Student Council Chairman. She enjoys playing tennis and running. In the future, Sindhu hopes to be a primary care physician.

A sophomore from San Jose, CA, Alan joined L4K as a California Regional Head because he enjoys advocating for humanitarian causes and their missions to bring aid to children. Alan wishes to help increase awareness about the lack of healthcare globally. At school, he founded UNICEF Club and does Speech & Debate. He volunteers at a local nonprofit for special needs families, teaches kids how to skate/play ice hockey, and is conducting research on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Alan loves playing ice hockey, drawing, and writing. In the future, he strives to become a neurosurgeon.

A senior from California, Jasmine is a California Regional Head. She joined L4K to bring easier access to healthcare for children all around the world, with hopes to give back to the underserved. Outside of L4K, Jasmine is involved in tennis and various organizations dedicated to women’s rights, medicine, and community service, such as: prehealth2success, The Inqurist, Girl Up Convergence, and Girls Education Association. In her free time, she enjoys reading and cooking. Jasmine aspires to be a psychiatrist. 

A sophomore from Salt Lake City, UT, Arushi is our Utah State Head. She joined L4K because she loved the idea of supplying kids with medical education and resources. L4K has enabled her to create engagement and a lasting impact. Outside of L4K, Arushi participates in soccer, dances Kathak, and competes in debate, HOSA, and DECA. She also volunteers at a hospital. Arushi also works with organizations to further development in South Asia. In her free time, Arushi enjoys spending time in the outdoors and painting. She's eyeing a career in neuroscience for her future.

A senior from Auburn, WA, John is L4K's Washington State Head. John states, "I joined Light 4 Kidz because I love the prospect of a student-led non-profit organization dedicated towards improving healthcare accessibility for fellow disadvantaged youth." Currently, John is involved in his school's Associated Student Body, Environmental Club, National Honor Society, Key Club, and Green Energy Team. In his free time, John enjoys practicing piano, swimming, and learning new things. In the future, he hopes to achieve a fulfilling career in healthcare/medicine.

A senior from Yokohama, Kanagawa (Japan) living in Lexington, Kentucky (U.S.A.), Emma is our Japan Nation Head. She joined to take part in supporting medical access internationally. She was also inspired by her fellow high schoolers helping those in need. Outside of L4K, she's a section leader in her school marching band, is a part of NHS and NHHS, tutors students learning Japanese, and is beginning research at a state university. Emma loves learning about new cultures and traveling, and she wants to study genetics and genomics in the future.

A college freshman from Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, Nilam joined L4K as the India Nation Head because she wants to create an impact in society, by helping youth who are the leaders of tomorrow. Outside of L4K, Nilam is a treasurer at the Girls Education Association and a volunteer at the Brain Bee bootcamp. In her free time, Nilam enjoys coding (her passion!), playing basketball, watching movies, and dancing. In the future, she wants to become a software engineer. She aspires to build solutions in the field of healthcare and in social society using technology.

A senior from Accra, Ghana, Phanuel is our Ghana Nation Head. Emphasizing his excitement to work with a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference, Phanuel states that every child deserves access to high quality healthcare, regardless of their background or circumstances. Outside of L4K, he's a volunteer at the nonprofit Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence; additionally, he's also a mentor at Future of Africa, a nonprofit that helps children in poverty via education and skills training. In his free time, he enjoys reading on the internet and crafting his own recipes. In the future, Phanuel seeks to be a software engineer or a neurosurgeon.