2026 YUVA LEADS
2026 YUVA LEADS
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Haleema Hameed-Aslam
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School SouthWest Windsor, New Jersey
Having been involved with KANJ for years, becoming a Youth Lead has given Haleema the opportunity to give back to a community that has played such an important role in her life. Haleema wanted to be a Youth Lead because she enjoys creating meaningful opportunities for younger members, whether through initiatives like four-week business workshops or by helping organize engaging programs that inspire connection & learning. She's excited to continue making a positive impact and helping the next generation grow within our community.
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School SouthWest Windsor, New Jersey
Having been involved with KANJ for years, becoming a Youth Lead has given Haleema the opportunity to give back to a community that has played such an important role in her life. Haleema wanted to be a Youth Lead because she enjoys creating meaningful opportunities for younger members, whether through initiatives like four-week business workshops or by helping organize engaging programs that inspire connection & learning. She's excited to continue making a positive impact and helping the next generation grow within our community.
Shveni Sunilkumar
McNair Academic High SchoolJersey City, New Jersey
Raised in Jersey City, culture has always been a defining part of Shveni's identity. KANJ has given her the opportunity to celebrate her Malayali heritage while building meaningful friendships and serving her community. Inspired by the impact the organization has had on her, she became a Youth Lead to give back to the community that has given her so much. As a lead, she hopes to create & be a part of opportunities that inspire young people to embrace their origins and use service as a catalyst for inspiring collective action.
McNair Academic High SchoolJersey City, New Jersey
Raised in Jersey City, culture has always been a defining part of Shveni's identity. KANJ has given her the opportunity to celebrate her Malayali heritage while building meaningful friendships and serving her community. Inspired by the impact the organization has had on her, she became a Youth Lead to give back to the community that has given her so much. As a lead, she hopes to create & be a part of opportunities that inspire young people to embrace their origins and use service as a catalyst for inspiring collective action.
Gourav NairNorth Brunswick Township High SchoolNorth Brunswick, New Jersey
Growing up in the Malayali community has shown Gourav the importance of staying connected to his roots while giving back to the people around him, which is what inspired him to become a Youth Lead for the Kerala Association of New Jersey. KANJ allows him to serve alongside others who share that same passion. Having worked in many areas such as charity, environmental cleanup, and personal skills, he hopes to encourage more young people to embrace the culture, build meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact through service.
Growing up in the Malayali community has shown Gourav the importance of staying connected to his roots while giving back to the people around him, which is what inspired him to become a Youth Lead for the Kerala Association of New Jersey. KANJ allows him to serve alongside others who share that same passion. Having worked in many areas such as charity, environmental cleanup, and personal skills, he hopes to encourage more young people to embrace the culture, build meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact through service.
Sree Kumar2026 Youth Affairs Lead
2025 YUVA LEADS
2025 YUVA LEADS
Parvathy KopparaRutgers Business School
Joseph MathewStevens Institute of Technology
Rekha Nair2025 Youth Affairs Lead
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