Executive
Jenny Park
Jenny Park (she/her) is the current Executive at the Unread Initiative from Sacramento, California. She is a senior in high school with a burning passion for journalism and dreams to become a renowned journalist in the near future. Jenny’s passion for journalism began during her high school years when she actively contributed to her school newspaper club. As the president of her high school’s newspaper club and creating newsletters for her Key Club Division, she managed to captivate the attention of more than 2,000 readers through her thought-provoking newsletters. She is also involved in the making of her school’s yearbook, which strengthened her creativity and photography skills. This experience not only enhanced her writing skills but also nurtured her desire to amplify the voices of those around her. Aside from being involved in school activities, she also interned at The Daily Californian. This independent school-run newspaper, run solely by dedicated Berkeley students, allowed her to further hone her journalistic abilities. Her time there equipped her with valuable insights, knowledge, and a deeper understanding of the power of journalism. Jenny Park aims to empower individuals and communities by sharing their narratives. In an ever-evolving world, she is determined to shed light on stories that deserve to be heard.
Heads
Amelia Gao
Amelia Gao (she/her) is the current Head of Graphic Design as well as Staff Writer for the Unread Initiative team. She is currently a senior attending a high school in Sacramento, California. One of her notable activities is her involvement as a dedicated member and officer of her high school’s Key Club. She has been working as the media editor to provide graphics for her club. Aside from her involvement in Key Club, Amelia possesses a talent for graphic design. She has honed her artistic and creative abilities, allowing her to produce high-quality designs and graphics. Amelia is known for her attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively through visual elements. In addition to her design skills, Amelia enjoys staying up-to-date with the latest news and trends. She spends her free time exploring multiple social media platforms, browsing through various contents, and staying informed about current events. This helps her stay connected and in tune with what’s happening in the world.
Isaias Smith
Isaias Smith (he/him) is the Head of Operations and Communications for the Unread Initiative team. Coming from Sacramento, California, Isaias is currently a senior, dedicated to making a positive impact both within his school and community. Isaias is actively involved in various school activities like computer science club, where he fosters a love for technology and innovation among his peers. In addition, Isaias is a valued member of the track team as well as National Honors Society. He is also a proud member of the Spanish Honors Society, where he spends time to tutor underclassmen. His passion for learning about foreign languages and cultures has not only allowed him to excel in speaking foreign languages, but also enables him to effectively communicate and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
Aiden Park
Aiden Park (he/him) is the Head of Technology & Development for the Unread Initiative team. He is from Sacramento, currently pursuing his sophomore year. Aiden is responsible for all things tech-related within the organization, showcasing his exceptional skill set and expertise in the field. One of Aiden’s primary responsibilities revolves around creating and maintaining the team’s website. He has a Youtube channel dedicated towards animation with an accumulation of over 21 million viewers and also manages his own website. Aiden’s creativity and broad knowledge of website development enable him to curate a professional setting on the Unread Initiative website. By incorporating his animation and technological skills, he enhances the user experience by integrating visually captivating elements that engage visitors and convey the organization’s message effectively.
Staff Writers
Althea Ocomen
Althea Ocomen (she/her) is an Editor-in-Chief at the Unread Initiative. She is a high school student from the Philippines who is extremely passionate about contributing to society. She is an avid reader, an empowered writer, and a persistent advocate of change. She has joined multiple non- profit organizations such as the Urban Garden Initiative, and the Purple Hearts project. In her free time, you can see her sitting on the couch and watching Netflix.
Suhani Agrawal
Suhani Agrawal (she/her) is an Editor-In-Chief of The Unread Initiative. She is currently a high school senior in India doing the IB Diploma. She is heavily involved in journalism and has articles published in various online publications. As someone interested in social science research, she has also helped in the scriptwriting of the Coronavirus Visualization Podcast as well as the Advocates for Universal Change Podcast. She has also been a senior intern at educational platform RoundPier, where she worked alongside the Co-Founder on various marketing ventures and helped organize literary contests. Her academic interests are economics, law, and politics, and she hopes to study these subjects at a university level starting next fall. As a trained singer from Trinity College London, you will most likely find her at a piano or in her at-home studio. When she is not singing or writing, she loves hanging out with her dog, watching movies, and reading.
Sreelakshmi Manoj
Sreelakshmi Manoj (she/her) is a staff writer at the Unread Initiative and is currently a senior in high school from Kerala, India. Through her work in the Unread Initiative, she hopes to send out the student’s perspective about various issues plaguing the world right now. She is heavily involved in youth organizations advocating for change and fighting for equality. Sreelakshmi has been practicing classical dances since the age of 8 and has performed in various venues around her state. She is an active participant in Quiz Competitions and has won several Regional, State and Inter-State Competitions. In her down time, Sreelakshmi enjoys reading fiction, watching creepy horror movies and listening to music.
Lindsay Wong
Lindsay Wong (she/her) is a staff writer at The Unread Initiative. She is currently in her first full-time role as a content producer for a social enterprise after graduating from the University of Melbourne in December 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in history and Asian studies. In high school, Lindsay was an IB student on the brain bowl and varsity debate team. During her time at university, she was heavily involved in student media as a contributor and sub-editor for various publications, paving the way for her passion in writing and the editorial field. She was also the co-editor of Chariot, her university’s undergraduate history journal, for two consecutive years. In the past few years, Lindsay has completed a few editorial and marketing internships – she even travelled to Japan for free as part of her editorial internship to write a travel blog. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys watching anime and listening to K-pop.
Tiana Thwin
Tiana Thwin (she/her) is the Head Staff Writer at the Unread Initiative. Currently a freshman studying at the Yangon International School in Myanmar, she is passionately involved in a myriad of extracurriculars, not only in school, but outside of school as well. Tiana is an active member of different non-profit organizations in school, such as one that aims to enhance education opportunities called Building Blocks, one that helps promote environmental sustainability called Environment 360, and one that focuses on feminism and women empowerment called RISE. Throughout her middle school years, her love for debating, writing, and collaboration has led her to being apart of the World Scholar’s Cup for two years, and her constant devotion and eagerness to making a difference to the world has encouraged her to get involved in Model United Nations conferences, where she fervently discusses resolutions to prominent issues in the world today. Tiana is also a current ambassador of Our Future of Change, which strives to put an end to human trafficking, and Aspiring Students, which leads high school students to success. In her leisure time, you will most likely find Tiana eyeing at the pages of a book, singing as she plays the ukulele, documenting her notable memories in her scrapbook, doing TikTok dances, or happily playing with her Pomeranian.
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