The current team

Different places.
One purpose.

Nine students connecting ideas, chapters, and local action across five countries.

Portrait of Kreeti Dhanuka
Portrait of Priyam Poddar
Portrait of Hongyuan (Joseph) Zhang
9current members

Meet the network

Meet the global team.

Student leaders bringing their own communities, cultures, and perspectives to a shared mission.

All current team members met through Stanford Summer Session 2025.

Portrait of Priyam Poddar

President

USA · Texas

Priyam Poddar

A student interested in coding, piano, origami, and nature who believes sustainability begins with protecting the environment close to home.
Portrait of Kreeti Dhanuka

Chapter Lead

India Chapter

Kreeti Dhanuka

A student at Welham Girls’ School passionate about community service, food support, cleanliness initiatives, and social welfare.
Portrait of Jasnam Singh Arora

Chapter Lead

India Chapter

Jasnam Singh Arora

A student coder focused on using practical skills, problem-solving, and international collaboration to create real-world change.
Portrait of Rasmith Haque Talukder

Chapter Lead

China & Bangladesh

Rasmith Haque Talukder

A high-school junior committed to supporting global initiatives and representing China and Bangladesh alongside his brother.
Portrait of Riyasath Haque Talukder

Chapter Lead

China & Bangladesh

Riyasath Haque Talukder

A student of Bangladeshi origin attending an international school in China and connecting students across both communities.
Portrait of Henrique Hiroaki Okaji

Chapter Lead

Brazil Chapter

Henrique Hiroaki Okaji

A student exploring the intersection of technology, community, and environmental science to support sustainable solutions in Brazil.
Portrait of Antonio Laloni

Chapter Lead

Brazil Chapter

Antonio Laloni

A student from São Paulo studying the IB who enjoys programming and piano and wants to make a positive local impact.
Portrait of Hongyuan (Joseph) Zhang

Chapter Lead

USA · California

Hongyuan (Joseph) Zhang

A student who believes every small step and consistent local action can contribute to a better world.
Portrait of Brendan Li

Chapter Lead

USA · Virginia

Brendan Li

A student who enjoys cooking and going to the gym and is excited to advance global goals through practical local projects.

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