Cara is a Senior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA). At school, Cara is the President of the clubs: “Save the Children Network (SCAN)” and “Girls Learn International (GLI)” and serves as a board member for the Students Promoting Awareness, Resiliency, and Knowledge for mental wellness (SPARK) club. Cara’s favorite subjects are Biology and Chemistry. Outside of school, Cara enjoys playing tennis and represents IMSA’s varsity tennis team, watching movies, and shopping.  She is excited to serve as the President for the 2023 – 2024 Teen Advisory Board.

Aniesa is a Junior at West Aurora High School. She is a part of the Varsity Drill Team that travels around the country competing in drill competitions. She also is in marching band and is currently in the top jazz band and second to first concert band. She enjoys crafting things for herself and her friends as a form of relaxation. This coming up year will be her third year as a T.A.B. member and her first on the executive board. ALIVE has practically raised her since she was a little freshie:)

Varma is a Senior at Neuqua Valley High School, where he is involved in activities such as tennis, student government, rocket club, and math honors society. Varma and some of his friends also lead workshops during school breaks where they teach kids important skills which are very valuable in the real world. When he is not in school Varma enjoys running, dancing, coding, hanging out with friends, and so much more. He plans to pursue a career in S.T.E.M., more specifically with a Computer Science major. His goal is to one day develop and improve newer forms of Artificial Intelligence to make a great impact in the world’s technological industry. Varma loves meeting and interacting with new people in his community. He is always looking for opportunities to explore and find his passions, and he is excited to do the same with others in ALIVE T.A.B.

Aayush is a Junior at Naperville North and will graduate in 2025. He moved to Illinois from Tennessee in August of 2021. Before he lived in Tennessee for 3 years, he lived in Colorado for 6 years. He has many hobbies including activities like competitive coding and chess. He believes that with his extensive experience in programming, and his ability to teach students he can contribute a lot to the ALIVE Center. Even though this is his first year doing it he has hopes to make a difference in the community, and cannot wait to see what happens in the future!

James is a Junior at Naperville North High school, Class of 2025. He enjoys learning about coding, history, and playing video games. He also loves basketball, whether it be watching or playing it. Through his knowledge of programming, he hopes to reach the youth of his community, and support them in the realm of S.T.E.M.

Crystal is a Senior at West Aurora High School, Class of 2024. Some of the school clubs she is a part of include Empowered Women of the Future, Girls Run the World, and Global Minds. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, shopping, and reading. Her favorite subjects are Math and Biology. She hopes to pursue a career in the medical field. Although this will be her first and last year in ALIVE T.A.B., she hopes to leave a mark by making a difference in the community.