Meet our current 2024-2025 YES! Student Leaders

Isabella Mendoza

Iveena Mukherjee (she/her)

Co-Chair of Communications Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

I say YES! for YES! because... I am able to join a community of students that are passionate about environmental advocacy and sustainability, just as I am.

Iveena Mukherjee (she/her)

Co-Chair of Communications Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

I say YES! for YES! because... I love collaborating with other passionate students in Delaware to increase environmental awareness, and take action.

Grace Yang (she/her)

Iveena Mukherjee (she/her)

Arnav Taduvayi (he/him)

Co-Chair, College/Careers Committee; Archmere Academy

I say YES! for YES! because... I'm excited to be working with friends and spreading advocacy for the environment.

Arnav Taduvayi (he/him)

Co-Chair, Workshops Committee; Odyssey Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... I am able to contribute to a cause that I am passionate about while also meeting other amazing student leaders with similar goals!

Hiba Awan

Arnav Taduvayi (he/him)

Hiba Awan

Co-Chair, Logistics Committee; Odyssey Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... The Youth Environment Summit is an exhilarating prospect for me. The chance to engage with passionate individuals, delve into environmental issues, and explore innovative solutions is genuinely exciting. It's an opportunity to be part of a collective effort, contributing ideas and actions toward a more sustainable future. The prospect of learning from others, sharing insights, and collectively working towards positive change fuels my enthusiasm for participating in the summit.

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Meet our current 2024-2025 YES! Student Leaders - thanks for

Alina Wang (she/her)

Adam Dodoweah Brownwell (he/him)

Communications Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... I look forward to the connections I will make with those who also care about the environment and meet people with different perspectives through YES!

Adam Dodoweah Brownwell (he/him)

Logistics Committee; Sanford School

I say YES! for YES! because... being able to make a positive impact within my communities and environment makes me excited to contribute and work with YES!

Jeshen Kannan (she/her)

Adam Dodoweah Brownwell (he/him)

Jeshen Kannan (she/her)

Logistics Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

I say YES! for YES! because...I am excited to learn more about the environmental problems in our world and how I can help solve them!

Arya Gupta (she/her)

Aili Inguito (she/her)

Jeshen Kannan (she/her)

Workshops Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

I say YES! for YES! because ... as a student leader in YES!, I am passionate about driving change and advocating for a sustainable future. By engaging with like-minded individuals, I am eager to inspire fellow young leaders to take meaningful actions toward environmental stewardship and create a lasting impact.

Aili Inguito (she/her)

Workshops Committee; Tower Hill School

I say YES! for YES! because... I've always wanted to know how student leadership looked like behind the scenes, so I was able to do it my senior year. I feel like I'm helping to create change, especially for our planet.

Hiba Awan (she/her)

Aili Inguito (she/her)

Logistics Committee; Odyssey Charter School

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Zahra Ali

Sophia Pinto (she/her)

Workshops Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... being a part of YES! leadership this year has allowed me to take action on my part in the fight against the climate crisis!

Sophia Pinto (she/her)

Logistics Committee; MOT Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... it is a group that cares so deeply about the environment and has taken intuitive to help and educate. I am greatfull to be part of something that can have such a big impact on the minds of the youth.

Jon Dong (he/him)

Sophia Pinto (she/her)

Jon Dong (he/him)

Logistics Committee; Tower Hill School

I say YES! for YES! because... we are making real change in the community. The work we do helps foster environmental stewardship in so many high schoolers around the state, and I am so proud and honored to be a part of that. Last year, I created a workshop focused on educating students on honeybees and their dangers. I am excited this year to work on the logistics of YES! and view this organization from another angle and learn its ins and outs!

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Michaela Kim (she/her)

Aaliyah Sheikh (she/her)

Communications Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... I can help raise awareness and help teach about the environment and how to improve it.

Aaliyah Sheikh (she/her)

Workshops Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... I'm looking forward to raising awareness about climate change and spreading my love for the environment!

Elaine Zuo (she/her)

Aaliyah Sheikh (she/her)

Elaine Zuo (she/her)

Logistics Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

I say YES! for YES! because... I am excited to be a part of YES! because of my passion for the environment and awareness and the opportunity to meet a lot of new people!

Anna Benner

Sudipa Chowdhury (she/her)

Elaine Zuo (she/her)

Plenary Committee; Archmere Academy

I say YES! for YES! because... getting to work with other passionate kids and being a part of a team that understands the importance of the environment.

Haasini Potluri (she/her)

Sudipa Chowdhury (she/her)

Workshops Committee; Tower Hill School

I say YES! for YES! because... it offers a space for collaboration unlike any other. Over the years, I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to meet so many people from all around the state who are all so passionate about our environment, and it makes me so happy that we can all work together to further such an amazing cause!

Sudipa Chowdhury (she/her)

Workshops Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... I can meet new people within our Delaware community and to see how all our student leaders' efforts have come together.

Pranavi Kona (she/her)

Communications Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because ... this community is so dedicated to advocating positive change and spotlighting the many environmental issues in our world.

Evan Jones (he/him)

Pranavi Kona (she/her)

Plenary Committee; Wilmington Friends School

I say YES! for YES! because... I am excited to help catalyze new innovation in climate technology.

Carter Lunsford

Pranavi Kona (she/her)

Ella Zhao (she/her)

Workshops Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... I attended the 2023 YES! Summit, and I was really impressed and became much more passionate about protecting our earth. Now I'm honored to be a part of the wonderful leadership team!

Ella Zhao (she/her)

Domenic Daiuto (he/him)

Ella Zhao (she/her)

Workshops Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... It allows me to collaborate with other passionate individuals and raise environmental awareness. YES!'s mission and impact is truly inspiring, and I am grateful to be a part of the fight for a more sustainable future!

Domenic Daiuto (he/him)

College/Careers Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... I am so excited to be able to have an impact on our local community. To have any chance the environment for the better will help not just people locally, but possibly all across the world and through the next generations depending on how impactful you are. That

College/Careers Committee; Newark Charter School

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Aishwarya Reddy (she/her)

Asvika Gobinathan (she/her)

Communications Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

I say YES! for YES! because... of the impact I can make through environmental advocacy!

Asvika Gobinathan (she/her)

Logistics Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

I say YES! for YES! because... I love the fact that I am a part of a student run organization that aspires to be environmentally-friendly and educates others on this idea. I hope that in my time with YES! I can help them grow and make this world a little bit more greener!

Ava Guerke

Siena Farkas

Logistics Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because ... I had such an amazing time last year being apart of YES!, made great connections with my community, and learned a lot from the whole experience. I also love that we get to help the environment and that I get to bring my own personal passion for nature to life. I am so fortunate to be a part of YES!

Siena Farkas

Communications Committee; Sussex Academy

I say YES! for YES! because... I’m excited to increase environmental education for Delaware's youth!

Subiksha Srinivasan Vidya (she/her)

Workshops Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

I say YES! for YES! because... I am passionate about the environment and yearn to share that passion with other like-minded students in the hope of saving our planet.

Anavi Chintam (she/her)

Subiksha Srinivasan Vidya (she/her)

Communications Committee; Newark Charter School

I say YES! for YES! because... It's amazing to be a part of this community to advocate for the environment! I enjoy collaborating with the other people in this youth group to spread awareness and advocate for the environment.

Aarush Sudamalla (he/him)

Subiksha Srinivasan Vidya (she/her)

Aarush Sudamalla (he/him)

Workshop Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

I say YES! for YES! because…..it empowers individuals to advocate for environmental preservation and community service. This initiative provides a platform for fostering awareness and actively engaging youth like me in initiatives that contribute to the well-being of our community and enviro

Workshop Committee; Charter School of Wilmington

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