About Us

Hi! My name is Laricia Tchaprazian, and I am a high school junior from Los Angeles County, California. I have always been interested in medicine, and in the future I am hoping to become a doctor. I am excited to be a part of Inspiration through Ink and to help uplift nurses and patients' mental health!

Hi! My name is Laila and I am a junior at Fox Chapel High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  I want to become a physiatrist and when undergoing my own challenges, I experienced how meaningful positive cards can be in times of distress.  I am so grateful to have started Inspiration through Ink with these 7 other amazing people and am excited to see where this journey takes us! Can’t wait to bring words of affirmation into the lives of people who need it most!

Hello! My name is Emily and I’m a senior from Queens, New York. I’m passionate about making a healthy and positive impact in my community, and I aspire to become a nurse or pharmacist. Together with my dedicated team, I'm committed to making a meaningful impact on nurses/patients through our encouraging and supportive cards.

Hi everyone! My name is Daniella and I’m a senior from Hamilton, Ontario. I aspire to go the pre-med track in university to one day become a surgeon. Writing has always been my favourite way to express myself, so I’m excited to collaborate with my 7 teammates to create a platform where words can be shared to uplift the spirits of people who are struggling with mental health.

Hi! My name is Sawyer Vyas and I am a junior from the Chicago area. I’ve always had a passion for all things medicine, and for my whole life I’ve wanted to be a doctor. I hope these cards will add a glimmer of positivity in nurses’ and patients’ difficult and demanding lives. I’m so excited to create an impact in so many communities!

Hello! My name is Jivika Raut and I’m currently a rising sophomore from Jericho, New York. I aspire to become a neurosurgeon in the future, and I am very intrigued by medicine. I’m very excited to undertake this project with my fellow team members, and I hope that we can create a positive impact on the mental health of both patients and nurses!

Hi everyone, my name is Lina and I am in the class of 2027 at the Academy of Advancements of Science and Technology at Bergen County Academies. Outside of academics, I enjoy dancing, reading, volunteering and spending time with those close to me! I am beyond grateful for this opportunity and hopefully through our works we can spread more awareness about mental health in the medical workplace and bring smiles to more people!

Hey! My name is Ahnaf, and I lead the tech department for ITI:). I have a deep passion for quizzes, music, and movies. I’m committed to making a positive impact, even if it's small within my community. Alongside my incredible team members, I’m very hopeful about our project aimed at uplifting the mental health of patients and healthcare heroes enduring hardships, and I believe that, with our collective efforts, we can truly make a meaningful change.