The Team

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Adina Medencevic

Co-Founder

My name is Adina Medencevic. I am a Sophomore at Palisades Charter High School and I am deeply commited to benefiting lives of orphans worldwide. Viewing the challenges faced by orphans has made me acknowledge my privilege of being able to help make a difference.

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Ameli Sharipova

Co-Founder

As a Sophomore at Beckman highschol, I am excited to announce the launch of our organization, OAA. Witnessing the challenges faced by orphans has deeply moved me and I am committed to leveraging the privelage I have to making a positive impact.

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Nikki Le

Full-Stack Developer

I joined the Orphan Aid Association to serve others and solve the common struggles that orphans face. I believe that our help can make a difference in someone’s day-to-day life.

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Aruzhan Zhussupova

Vice President

I joined the Orphan Aid Association because I believe all children deserve love, care, and opportunities to thrive. Knowing I could help create brighter futures for these children fills my heart with purpose and hope.

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Dani Vera

Director of Marketing

I joined Orphan Aid Association because I love their cause and admire how they are able to help orphans in small but impactful ways. I strive to be more involved in my community and believe this is a great step towards making it a better place.

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Emma Almawy

Executive Secretary

I joined the Orphan Aid Association to help make a positive impact on the lives of children without families. This club gives me the chance to work with others to support and care for those in need. It’s a meaningful way to give back and learn.

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Enkhjin Batlkhagva

Director of Fundraising

The associations purpose was very compelling and I have a genuine desire to help children across the world. Every child deserves the best life they can have and through Orphan Aid Association I am able to help orphaned and fostered children receive resources they need.

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Ishanvi Srihari

Event Coordinator

I joined OAA because I think it is an amazing opportunity to give back to the community. I am excited take part in these new initiatives to help foster youth!

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Lum Hasani

Director of Fundraising

I want to have the opportunity to be able to help in society as I am with this club.

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Luzia Marcus

Volunteer Coordinator

I joined the organization because I was so interested in its goals and purpose to help children in need. The association has inspired me to join so I can also take part in assisting the youth in other countries.

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Madeline Lam

Content Writer

I joined Orphan Aid Association as a content writer because I believe it’s imperative to help spread awareness to our community. By doing so, I hope to inspire others to help orphans in need!

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Olivia Tonnu

Assistant of Marketing

I joined Orphan Aid Association because I wanted to help local orphans in California. I believe that this association will help me build character as well because of its good cause.