Founders

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Hello! I’m Meerub Rana, a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology. I am interested in civics, public health & law, as someone deeply tied to culture and traditions, I hope that through founding this non profit organization we can redefine what accountability, justice and aftercare looks like for victims of sexual assault and gender based violence.

Meerub Rana

Catherine Tieu

With a vision for building an international nonprofit that will truly reach young people and help survivors, I am extremely dedicated to the issues of gender based and sexual violence. I believe that every woman deserves support, and Girls Rising strives to provide this.

Our Team

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Tiya Gezie
Board Chair

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Taylor Bellagamba
Chapter Coordinator

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Jessica Bohara
Creative Director

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Anika Bhadouria
Secretary

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Spoorthi Idumudi
Chapter Coordinator

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Analise Ly Webmaster

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Reya Davis
Treasurer

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Sahasra Reddy
Director of Education

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Lulya Berhe

Volunteer Coordinator

Aleksa Bachman
Outreach Director

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Aleena Perez
Director of Education

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Anaiah Ramirez-Bedran

Volunteer Coordinator

Nia Nunoo

Campaign Director

Anvi Bisht

Community Director