Junior Board Past Presidents and
Junior Board Advisors
Sara Yoon
Sara attends Duke University. She started volunteering with Parties 2 Inspire in 4th grade. As a dancer, artist and scientist, Sara is passionate about STEM and the Arts. She finds it exciting and interesting how STEM and the arts are not only integrated, but enhance each other. At Parties 2 Inspire events including homeless shelter parties and community events, Sara focuses on leading fun and educational activities that help kids learn STEM concepts through creative art. With such activities, she hopes to inspire others to share her passions for STEM and the Arts, and inspire them to be creative scientists and artists.
Sara attends Duke University. She started volunteering with Parties 2 Inspire in 4th grade. As a dancer, artist and scientist, Sara is passionate about STEM and the Arts. She finds it exciting and interesting how STEM and the arts are not only integrated, but enhance each other. At Parties 2 Inspire events including homeless shelter parties and community events, Sara focuses on leading fun and educational activities that help kids learn STEM concepts through creative art. With such activities, she hopes to inspire others to share her passions for STEM and the Arts, and inspire them to be creative scientists and artists.
Tazche Turner
Tazche’ Turner attends UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her mission is to help homeless children achieve their dreams through education and science. She joined Parties 2 Inspire to make her mission a reality. Tazche’ continues to actively participate in homeless shelter parties and serves as a mentor and advisor to the Jr. Board. She facilitates interactive science experiments and business workshops for kids. She believes technology and education will help empower homeless children to achieve their fullest potential. |
Neeraj Prasad
Neeraj Prasad graduated from MIT. Neeraj enjoys teaching, and loves science and technology. He joined Parties 2 Inspire in an effort to spread the love of science and technology to all children irrespective of their background and economic status. Neeraj advises the board on partnerships and also on the latest technology . |
Siona Prasad
Siona Prasad graduated from Harvard. She has a passion for STEM and teaching, and wants to inspire kids to pursue their dreams through education. Siona initiated "Peer Forward", where she empowers children through interactive workshops. She strongly believes that peer networks will foster a sense of community, allowing children to inspire and be inspired by each other. She works with small groups of underprivileged girls, helping them apply for internships and prepare for the future. In addition to partnering with organizations such as FACETS, Barros/Wedgewood Community centers, and school PTOs, Siona also leads robotics expos; public speaking, engineering and life science workshops; and fun camps for the underprivileged. .
Siona Prasad graduated from Harvard. She has a passion for STEM and teaching, and wants to inspire kids to pursue their dreams through education. Siona initiated "Peer Forward", where she empowers children through interactive workshops. She strongly believes that peer networks will foster a sense of community, allowing children to inspire and be inspired by each other. She works with small groups of underprivileged girls, helping them apply for internships and prepare for the future. In addition to partnering with organizations such as FACETS, Barros/Wedgewood Community centers, and school PTOs, Siona also leads robotics expos; public speaking, engineering and life science workshops; and fun camps for the underprivileged. .
Andrew Yoon
Andrew Yoon is a senior at Yale University. As a scholar athlete who plays baseball, he not only has passion for the physical and mental aspects of sports, but also the math and science behind sports. At homeless shelter parties, community centers, and local elementary schools, he hopes and plans to use his interest in and knowledge of STEM in sports, to help kids develop and further their own interests in math, science, and technology. He hopes that fun and interactive activities that combine STEM and sports will make math and science more exciting for kids, and encourage them to explore STEM with confidence. 
Yana Patel
Yana Patel attends University of Michigan. She is very enthusiastic about utilizing her ideas to help with community projects and Parties 2 Inspire reach its objectives. She has a passion for Artificial Intelligence and Public Speaking which she likes to bring to as many people as possible. She has conducted several public speaking workshops throughout elementary schools and organizations such as FACETS. Recently, she conducted one that focused upon harnessing presentation fears. Additionally, she has attempted to build Parties 2 Inspire’s network through a corporate talk at LMI regarding women in STEM and the importance of having an open mindset. |
Demitri Turner
Demitri Turner is a senior at James Madison University. He is goal driven and has a passion for sports and helping others succeed. At Parties 2 Inspire, he transforms his love for soccer into fun innovative games/shows to teach children confidence and the importance of education. Demitri leads Parties 2 Inspire Family Sports Challenges and homeless shelter parties. He uses his love for sports to promote health, leadership, and inspire kids of their many possibilities and dreams. Demitri believes sports can be the bridge to unite and connect kids while promoting the importance of being a scholar athlete. |