Girl Up

Jordan S is a student at Harvard University where she studies Mathematics and Psychology. She documents her life and promotes college and career readiness to her TikTok audience of over 140,000 students. Outside of class, she uses spoken word poetry to advocate for climate justice and women in STEM. She is the reigning Miss Cambridge and is using her year to ensure young people have a sustainable future they look forward to being a part of.

Hi! My name is Caroline S, I am from Burlington, Massachusetts and I attend Salem State University also located in Mass. I am a current freshman studying Biology with a minor in Italian Language and Culture. I am passionate about representing female representation in sports and STEM! My favorite movie is Little Women (2019) and a fun fact about me is that I am a part of my school’s hip hop dance ensemble.

Isabella (Izzy) K is a high school junior from Ridgewood, New Jersey. She is passionate about disability discrimination. A fun fact about Izzy is that she was born on New Year’s Day!

Lulu G is a seventeen year old high school junior at Trinity School in NYC. She has been involved with Girl Up since 2018, first as a leader of her school’s club, then the Communications Director of the New York City executive board, and now a co-lead of the North Atlantic Coalition. Lulu is very passionate about menstrual equity, and founded her own organization, Global ME, dedicated to helping school-aged girls in NYC and the MENA region receive easy access to menstrual products. In her free time, Lulu is enjoys photography, painting, baking, and acting, and playing sports, including basketball and lacrosse!

Ivy G is a sophomore at Boston University, originally from New York City. She is passionate about gender equity and creating both safe spaces and resources for young girls and women. Ivy loves to indulge in creative pursuits in her free time such as writing poetry, doing watercolor painting, and attending galleries throughout the very vibrant art scene in NYC.

Elsa B is a high school junior from Washington, DC. She is passionate about exploring the connections between gender equity and environmental justice. Elsa has an adorable goldendoodle named Waffles, a demented cat named Steve, and a moderate to severe cookie addiction.

EEngland M is a freshman at American University in D.C. As a Nigerian-American and native of Atlanta, Georgia, her environment and culture has driven her to pursue her passion in the intersection of race, gender and culture as she sees it as an avenue to tackle many issues where minority demographics are underrepresented. Her favorite genres of music are Afro-beats and R&B while some of her favorite activities include socializing, public speaking and baking!

Denia S is a nationally recognized activist, grassroots organizer, and public speaker from Belle Mead, New Jersey. A junior at American University studying political science and African American studies, Smith’s work focuses on racial and gender equity in legal systems, education justice, menstrual equity, and voter protection. Smith has been involved in Girl Up for three years, serving as a Global Teen Advisor (’21 – ’22) and the Co-Coalition Leader of Girl Up DMV. In her free time, Smith enjoys hiking, journaling, and exploring new restaurants.

Chetana M is a college Sophomore from Tampa, Florida. She currently attends Nova Southeastern University on the pre-med track and is a passionate student researcher, community and global health advocate, and boba lover! She has three goats, loves using her jetski license to its full capacity, and enjoys a riveting game of speed chess.

Arisha S— Rishi for short— is a high school junior from Shreveport, LA. She is passionate about period poverty, feminine health advocacy, and female representation in STEM fields! She loves to bring her interests in graphic design and scientific research together in her advocacy whenever possible. One fun fact about her: she is a proud cat lady and loves her pets!

Nishita K is a high school senior from Aurora, Colorado. She is passionate about female representation in business related fields, menstrual health education, and entrepreneurship. Nishita loves going to the beach and her favorite food is chicken tacos.

Amanda M is a junior at Clark High School in Las Vegas, NV. She is passionate about mental health advocacy in young women and teens, especially in relation to how physical and virtual environments affect social interaction as they grow up. Amanda also knows every song by The Smiths, and loves all things coquette and pink! <3

Elin A is a high school junior from Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She is passionate about mental health destigmatization and reproductive healthcare. In her free time, Elin is a competitive dancer and plays the clarinet in her school’s band. She also loves to crochet, watch old musicals, and hang out with her goldendoodle, Wally.

Willow M is a rising freshman in college passionate about female representation in technology and finance. She currently serves as a Deputy Director of Finance at Climate Cardinals and is a Women In Tech Teen Winner for her work in computer science.

Divya N is an incoming high school senior from Gilbert, Arizona. She has been a part of Girl Up for 5 years. Divya is extremely passionate about gender equality in women’s education and entrepreneurship. She loves to travel and her favorite TV show is The Office! Divya is happy to continue her work with Girl Up and is excited for all that is in store for the new year!

Lana N (she/her) is a sophomore from Houston, Texas, and she is passionate about creating positive change in her community by empowering girls to use their voices against societal injustice. Lana believes in the importance of intersectional advocacy that emphasizes the diversification of perspectives, uplifting a more inclusive and accepting world for minorities and marginalized groups. She is passionate about decreasing the gender gap in STEM and raising awareness for women’s reproductive rights. Lana spearheads her city’s Girl Up chapter, Girl Up Houston, and in her free time, she dabbles in filmmaking with a love for graphic design!

Olivia H is a high school sophomore from Los Angeles, California. She is passionate about the support of women in male dominated workplaces as well as in sports. Olivia loves playing competitive tennis, learning about business, and reading! She also loves pasta and dumplings, especially when making it with her family!

Rania P is a high school junior from Los Angeles, California. She is passionate about promoting female representation in all aspects of life, whether it’s her academic pursuits or her dedication to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, she strives to empower women. Beyond her personal interests, Rania actively engages in pre-registering teenage girls to vote in the USA, advocating for menstrual equity, and raising awareness about period poverty. As a Palestinian-Ecuadorian American, she enjoys to embrace her intercultural heritage through music, with an appreciation for cultural dances like belly dancing and merengue.

Joy Z is a current high school junior from San Mateo, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is passionate about reproductive justice, bridging gender gaps in STEM and beyond, and computer science for social good. In her free time, Joy enjoys creative writing, crochet, and spending time with her (very spoiled) cat.

Jenny Z is a graduating high school senior from Los Angeles, California. In her four years of involvement in Girl Up, Jenny Zheng’s advocacy has focused on promoting girls’ right to education and menstrual equity. Outside of Girl Up, she is a portrait and event photographer and enjoys cafe hopping with friends:)