TONIA CHEN

Hello everyone!! My name is Elisa Nay, and I am ecstatic to join AguaEmpowers as the International Relations Director! I am about to start my senior year of High School, and recently did a volunteer trip to Tanzania Africa! I am so excited to expand the wonderful mission of AguaEmpowers to Africa, and soon the whole World!! I am a dancer, and love to dance with anyone and everyone, including strangers! I plan to attend college and become a Special Education Teacher, working with students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities! I volunteer both at my school in the Special Education classes and my church in the Disabilities Ministry. The AguaEmpowers Mission is something that hits very close to home for me, and I can’t wait to get clean water, and sanitation supplies to people in Impoverished/ Underprivileged Communities. So beyond proud of one of my closest friends, Tonia for starting this Non-Profit, and so honored to be able to work alongside her!

Hi there! My name is Dylan and I’m the Social Media Manager! I’m from Santa Cruz, California and I’m so excited to be a part of AugaEmpowers. I love to run, travel, hike, ski, and surf. I am extremely passionate about the environment and public health. These passions inspired me to start my non-profit, Planet Protectors. As well as co-author “Just a Jam Jar”, a children’s book about upcycling. I’m looking forward to educating others on the importance of and supporting communities in having clean water and sanitation.

Heyy!! My name is Anai Munoz and I am from Fresno California!! I love spending time with family and friends and would love to someday travel to different places around the world!! I’m going to be a senior for the 2025-2026 school year!! My plan after graduating high school is to enjoy life as much as possible while achieving my goal of someday becoming a veterinarian!! I’m so excited to serve as your AguaEmpowers Social Media Manager/ Publicist!!!

Hi I’m Kailyn from Los Angeles, CA! I am super passionate about making the world a better place and hope to become a pediatric surgeon in the future! My involvement in AguaEmpowers is one the ways I hope to provide for people and make the world better! My main activities consist of cancer research, hospital volunteering, and other community service activities. In my free time, I love going hiking and eating good food with my family and friends! I’m looking forward to working with other likeminded individuals and take a big step into making the world better!

Hi! My name is Vivian Pell and I’m from Alameda California. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends, play soccer, and watch the sunset! I’m so excited to be part of AguaEmpowers and help out my community and others around. My past work includes teaching kids how to swim at the pool where I learned communication skills. At AguaEmpowers I look forward to impacting communities and laying the foundation for others to build on!

My name is Katelyn Craft and I’m excited to be serving as AgauEmpowers’ Director of Community engagement! I’m from Moorpark, California. Some of my favorite hobbies include reading, cooking, and gardening. I’m apart of my city’s teen council, my schools student government, and have helped spread awareness about human trafficking with Forever Found organization. I am passionate about leadership and helping those in need, and I love working with others to better my community. I’m looking forward to working with everyone in AguaEmpowers to make an impact in the world and I am honored to be serving as the Director of Community Engagement!

Hi! I’m Riley Taft, a senior from Bakersfield, and I’m honored to step into the role of Director of Community Engagement with Aguaempowers. Through my involvement in athletics, girls state, and Virtual Business I’ve developed a strong understanding of how to organize, communicate, and follow through. I’m excited to apply those skills to support Aguaempowers’ mission and help strengthen the connection between the organization and the communities we serve.

Hi, my name is Saruul, i’m from Alameda, CA and i’m passionate about volunteer work and supporting underserved communities. I founded GoldenFutures, a nonprofit that’s expanded globally to provide educational and sanitary aid in rural Mongolia. I’m eager to join AguaEmpowers because I connect deeply with their mission to build sustainable solutions, not just aid for communities lacking clean water. I’m especially excited to take action alongside others who care about creating real-world impact.

Hi! I’m Margot Fry, and I’m from Alameda, California! I am really excited to join AguaEmpowers as the Director of Community Engagement. I am passionate about pursuing a career in medicine, helping underserved communities. After being around youth working as an Aquatics Instructor, I learned I really enjoy engaging with my local community and would like to help increase interest in making clean water accessible for all. I am super excited to be part of the AguaEmpowers team!

Hi! I’m Rya Kwong, a senior at Alameda High School passionate about healthcare equity and interested in going into the medical field in the future. I’ve done various medical internships and completed over 600 hours of community service. I’m honored that I get the opportunity to be a part of AguaEmpowers to help reduce unequal access to clean water and make a meaningful impact on underserved communities.

Hey there! I’m Prabhjot Kaur from California, passionate about advocacy and lifting up underrepresented voices. I founded Teens in Advocacy, a youth driven nonprofit pushing for real policy change. When I’m not competing in speech and debate or mentoring younger students to build their confidence, you’ll find me in the courtroom competing as a mock trial attorney or interning with the DA’s office. I’m beyond excited to join AguaEmpowers and use social media to amplify our impact and inspire real change.

Hi, I’m Emma and I’m from Northern California. I have a passion for the outdoors, writing, film, and photography and hope to pursue a career in journalism or film after I graduate. In my community, I work hard to foster unity and lift others up. I’m a part of countless clubs at my school and currently the Senior Class President! I’m very excited and honored to be part of AguaEmpowers to help create a difference on a larger scale, and am very passionate about AguaEmpower’s goal. I hope to grow along with AguaEmpowers and can wait to make a difference!

My name is Daniella Angel, and I am from Los Angeles, California. I am very passionate about helping the community environmentally and socially! Besides AguaEmpowers, I am a part of Stemsters and special education tutoring. As a new member of AguaEmpowers, I look forward to helping the community by educating people on sanitation issues and discussing problems about contaminated water and how we can help provide clean water to underdeveloped countries in Asia and encourage others to take action as well!

Hello, I am Joya Dutta, and I’m excited to be AugaEmpowers Digital Media Speaker and Researcher. I am from Apple Valley, CA, and I attend the Academy for Academic Excellence, where I serve as the Mock Trial team captain and Tennis Team captain. After High School, I hope to pursue both Law and Medicine to create change in medical policies to empower patients. I hope to foster change throughout the world by working with AguaEmpowers.

Hi everyone! My name is Emily Liu and I am from Maryland but currently residing in California. Growing up in an underserved community, I saw the importance of helping teenagers and businesses grow in order to build community culture. Currently, I am working to start an organization to better support local businesses within my community! I hope to use this experience in AguaEmpowers as a way to work closer with underserved communities around the world.

Hello! My name is Shandra and I'm a rising senior at Schurr High School. My passions align with community, justice, and government. I serve as the Student Council President and love Speech and Debate, being a national qualifier and ranking in state. I founded an organization called CHANGEBLAZERS, dedicated to making impact within students. I've also interned at the US Department of Homeland Security, graduated from the FBI Teen Academy, and love AguaEmpowers!