Okezue Bell 

Hometown: Easton, PA
College: Stanford University
Major: TBD

In honor of my brother, Ebube Anthony Bell and Pattie Maes (mentor), who continue to teach and motivate me in new and unexpected ways.

Meaghan Burke

Hometown: Madisonville, LA
College: Harvard College
Major: TBD

In honor of my parents (Michelle and Joe) for instilling in me the determination and
support to enact creating the change.

Caleb Chung

Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
College: Harvard College
Major: TBD

In honor of my grandparents: Thanh, Hoa, Han, and Sunny.

Ansh Kharbanda

Hometown: Fremont, CA
College: Stanford University
Major: TBD

In honor of my loving parents and sister. Thank you for everything.

Sravan Kodali

Hometown: Canastota, NY
College: Stanford University
Major: TBD

In honor of my sister, Sruthi, for never failing to believe in me.

Disha Kumar

Hometown: Johns Creek, GA
College: Emory University
Major: TBD

In honor of my parents for their unwavering support.

Joey Misailidis

Hometown: Honolulu, HI
College: Cornell University
Major: Environmental Engineering

In honor of my sister, Taimarino Misailidis, who has always been - and always will be - my best friend.

Naomi Porter

Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
College: Vanderbilt
Major: TBD

In honor of my family of educators and faith community who inspire me to lead with empathy and boldly pursue my passions.

Ranjana "Jaanu" Ramesh 

Hometown: Lowell, MA
College: Brown University
Major: TBD

In honor of my family, Ms. Stacy Ciccolo, and Ms. Jeanne Burns, and Central Catholic High School, for your love, encouragement, and for defining “home” for me.

Jack Ringel

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
College: Duke University
Major: TBD

In honor of grandparents, Jane and Fred Friedman, and Phyllis and Howard Ringel, who have taught me the importance of happiness and family.

Saloni Somia

Hometown: Plymouth, MN
College: Brown University
Major: TBD

In honor of my family and my mentor, Nona Narvaez.

Connor Tran Swenson 

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
College: Brown University
Major: TBD

In honor of my parents who inspire me to have empathy for others and to pursue community service and civic engagement work. 

Esha Venkat

Hometown: Ashburn, VA
College: Georgia Tech
Major: Science, Technology, and Society/Neuroscience/Health Informatics

In honor of my loving and supportive family who have taught me the true meaning of compassion and generosity—thank you for always inspiring me to be the best version of myself.

Austen Wyche

Hometown: Madison, AL
College: Harvard College
Major: TBD

In honor of my family and my role model/teacher, Ms. Amy Protos, who have taught me to embrace adversity, remain passionate, and lead with empathy.

Alisa Zhou

Hometown: San Francisco, CA
College: Harvard College
Major: TBD

In honor of my parents, for their unconditional love and support that have allowed me to be the best version of myself.

 A full list of the 2023 Finalists may be found here.