Oliver Foundation Teen Advisory Board

The Kinkaid School – Houston, TX
Teen Board Member 2023 – Present

Ayla is a senior at The Kinkaid School. She is passionate about connecting with her community through numerous community service efforts, such as holding a Board position in the Student Hero Program at the Houston Food Bank, as well as being Co-Founder and Co-President of her school’s Kinkaid Welcomes Refugees Club. Additionally, Ayla enjoys playing violin, and competes in numerous competitions annually. Outside of school and extracurriculars, Ayla enjoys running, spending time with her friends and family, and reading.

Memorial High School – Houston, TX
Teen Board Member 2023 – Present

Jack is a junior at Memorial High School. He believes in service and loves helping others. Jack enjoys volunteering at his church in a variety of outreach ministries. He serves on the Texas Children’s Food Allergy Teen Board and is also a part of Model UN and STUCO at his school. Jack was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease at the age of four. He believes the daily hardships that he faces with his health make him more empathetic and compassionate towards others with hardships. Jack hopes to become a doctor to serve others and help them live a better and longer life. In his free time Jack enjoys running, working out, playing board games, and reading.

Memorial High School – Houston, TX
Teen Board Member 2022 – Present

Matthew is a junior at Memorial High School. He is part of National Honor Society and a member of the Lyrica Orchestra. He is active in Boy Scout troop 642, and he is an assistant senior patrol leader, a life scout, and one of the troops representatives to the Order of the Arrow. To stay active, he attends Boy Scout campouts and plays soccer. Outside of school, Matthew is part of Kumon, Boy Scouts, and SBMSA soccer. In his free time, Matthew enjoys reading and playing chess.

St. John’s School – Houston, TX
Teen Board Member 2022 – Present

Sophia is a senior at St. John’s School. She takes interest in activities such as Pilates, ice skating, and krav maga. Her favorite thing to do in her free time is read or go to the gym. She participates in other organizations such as NCL and Jack and Jill. In the Oliver Foundation, she enjoys writing newsletters and presenting advice on organization, physical health, and mental health. Lastly, Sophia has always loved artistic activities like drawing, fashion design, and ceramics.

Dulles High School – Sugar Land, TX
Teen Board Member 2024 – Present

Niketa is a sophomore at Dulles High School.  She participates in 2 types of Indian Dance: Bollywood and Bharatanatyam.  She also volunteers at the Houston Food Bank.

Travis High School – Richmond, TX
Teen Board Member 2021 – Present

Ariyana is a junior at Travis High School . She is a member of the GSA academy program, GIS committee ,SASA program , and a Debate club member. In addition, her extra-curricular activities include piano, dance – Bollywood, and she has been a member of Girl Scouts for the past 9 years. In the future, she would like to continue her community volunteer efforts and aspires to become a Medical Doctor, either as a Neurologist or Cardiologist.

Elkins High School – Sugar Land, TX
Teen Board Member 2024 – Present

Raina is a junior at Elkins High School, where she’s an active member of the varsity dance team. She participates in many clubs, including Girl Up, the South Asian Student Association, and the Hindu Student Association. This year, Raina is excited to launch her new club focused on creating cards for and volunteering in local nursing homes. Outside of school, she has been practicing Bollywood dance for over 10 years and volunteers at a nursing home. Raina dreams of becoming a dermatologist in the future.

The John Cooper School – The Woodlands, TX
Teen Board Member 2024 – Present

Summer a senior at The John Cooper School. She loves to play sports and is on the Varsity volleyball and track team at her school. In addition, at school, shes participate and holds board positions in various medical, mental health, and academic clubs. Outside of school, she is  a board member of her NCL chapter and thoroughly enjoys volunteering in her community. Summer  loves to read, listen to music, and spend time with my friends and family.

Clements High School – Sugar Land, TX
Teen Board Member 2024 – Present

Aditi is a senior at Clements High School. She serves as the student ambassador for the Texas HART program (Health Ambassadors for a Ready Texas) and is the founder and co-president of the HART club in her school. Through this initiative, Aditi raises awareness about the importance of nutrition among teens, fostering healthier habits in her community.  Aditi is a Girl Scout Ambassador which she has been involved in since elementary school. Her Silver Award project focused on addressing eating disorders and empowering teens to develop healthy eating habits. In her free time, Aditi enjoys dancing, painting, and drawing.

.Travis High School – Richmond, TX
Teen Board Member 2025 – Present 

Anjali is a freshman at Travis High School. 

The Briarwood School – Houston, TX
Teen Board Member 2025 – Present 

Johnny is a 9th grader at The Briarwood School.

The John Cooper School, The Woodlands, TX
Teen Board Member 2025 – Present

Kareena is a sophomore at The John Cooper School.

Dulles High School – Sugar Land,  TX
Teen Board Member 2025 – Present

Tanish is a sophomore at Dulles High School. 

The Kinkaid School – Houston, TX
Teen Board Member 2025 – Present

Maya is a an 8th grader at The Kinkaind School.