Future Change Makers
Meet the Team
Meet the People Behind Future Change Makers
Future Change Makers is composed of qualified and dedicated people who are passionate about what they do. Each leader specializes in different aspects of our work. Together, this stellar crew works in harmony to bring about our vision and action plan. Get to know the team by scrolling below. Want to get involved? Contact our executive department heads to learn more!
Hannah Cho
Conference Chair
Hannah Cho is a junior based in Orange County, California. Having originally been brought up in Houston and having an enthusiasm for traveling, engaging in conversations with people, and learning about current and global events, she understands the importance of genuine passion in the younger generations' future aspirations. That is why she founded Future Change Makers-- to provide easily-accessible and free resources to students, especially those of marginalized and low-income backgrounds, to feel empowered to explore various career pathways and be a change maker in whatever they pursue.
Maya Sikand
Director of Communications
With us since our founding, Ash Marcus is one of our veteran team members and has played a critical role in shaping our mission and projects. They bring their years of experience and skills in helping Future Change Makers grow and make a positive impact on the lives of women.
Karen Wu
Department Director
Hi ya’ll! My name is Karen, I’m a junior at Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada and Department Director for FCC. When I’m not fighting with my twin sister, you can find me listening to my Spotify daylist, promoting DECA, or out canvassing for my local politicians. My passions are youth civic engagement, career readiness, and education reform :).
Veda Vikram
Executive Director the Media Department
Hi everyone, my name is Veda Vikram, I’m the Executive Director the Media Department and I’m in charge of creating materials such as Instagram posts and stories to creatively market the Conference to various audiences on social media. Some of my favorite hobbies are to go walking on trails near the beach, read books, try out new cafes near my area, and hangout with my friends!
Robert Chondro
Executive Outreach Director
Robert serves as the Outreach Director for FCC. His job is to reach out to various organizations, people, and schools, to find keynote speakers or students interested in various career fields. Robert strives to make sure students no longer feel scared about what they want to do in the future, facilitating their development and giving them the chance to grow their own skills after school. He hopes to leverage his own experiences and knowledge for new and returning members, helping make sure no student feels overwhelmed or left behind.
Raelle Tiong
Chief Advocacy Officer
Experienced, capable and a pleasure to work with, Charlie McMann brings a wealth of knowledge to their role as Chief Advocacy Officer at Future Change Makers. Deeply dedicated to our cause, Charlie McMann is always ready to go the extra mile to get the job done right.
Nadia Lach-Hab
Executive Director of Technology
Hi everyone! I am Nadia and I am a sophomore in Arlington, VA, and the executive director of technology for our conference. I designed the website and assist with any tech difficulties you or our team encounter. I want to double major in computer science and biomedical sciences and hope to study in New York City! I love to travel, write, and listen to music.
Courtney Lee
Director of Communications
With us since our founding, Ash Marcus is one of our veteran team members and has played a critical role in shaping our mission and projects. They bring their years of experience and skills in helping Future Change Makers grow and make a positive impact on the lives of women.
Speakers
Collaboration Is the Key to Success
Our work would not be possible without the valuable speakers we have. We extend our greatest thanks to them for their time and insight. We present to you the speakers for our next annual conference of 2025.
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