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Victoria Xu
Chief Executive Officer
Student at University of Arizona
Victoria is a freshman at the University of Arizona, studying Physiology and Medical Sciences. This is her fifth year as a part of the TWCP community, and her favorite events are new merch launches and themed donations. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, painting, reading, and watching dramas. She’s so excited for this year and can’t wait to grow with TWCP!
Arabella Go
Chief Operations Officer
Student at Academies at Englewood
Arabella is currently a high school senior at the Academies at Englewood in New Jersey. She joined the Wishing Crane Project in 2023 after seeing firsthand how heavily loneliness can impact patients. It always makes her day to see the smiles of patients when delivering origami and gifts to her local hospitals. Arabella is also a strong advocate for alleviating blood shortages and is currently working to increase the number of blood donors. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and guitar, watching Formula 1, and studying medical terminology.
Alyssa Zhang
Chapter Director
Cornell University Alumni
Alyssa is a graduate of Cornell University with bachelors in Computer Science. She joined TWCP because she strongly connected to its mission and wanted to contribute to the meaningful impact the organization brings to communities. Outside of TWCP, she enjoys yoga, exploring new cafes, and traveling.
Srihaan Edla
Chapter Director
Student at Vista Del Lago
Srihaan is currently a junior at Vista del Lago High School in California. In the future, he hopes to become a pediatric physician and work in the healthcare department. He joined the Wishing Crane Project because he wanted to be part of a group that volunteers and helps out in the community. Through TWCP, he has enjoyed building friendships with other members while volunteering and serving his local community. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, watching shows, and going out with friends.
Nishita Baliga
Events Director
Student at North Carolina State University
Nishita is currently a sophomore at North Carolina State University majoring in Nutrition sciences. She joined the Wishing Crane Project because she wanted to spread positivity and collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Some of her favorite hobbies include exploring new cities, listening to music, and baking.
Avni Toolsidas
Events Director
Student at Academy for Allied Health Sciences
Avni is currently a junior at the Academy for Allied Health Sciences in New Jersey. In the future, she plans to pursue medicine in order to support and advocate for patients. She joined the Wishing Crane Project to make a difference in the lives of hospice and hospital patients. In her free time, she loves baking, making art, and volunteering for her community.
Hena Lad
Social Media Chair
Student at Rutgers University
Hena is currently a freshman at Rutgers University Honors College. There, she intends to major in Cell Biology and Neuroscience on the pre-med track with the goal of becoming a physician. Hena joined The Wishing Crane Project because she wanted to show that anyone can make a difference in the healthcare field, regardless of their skill set or experience. She believes that something as simple as making a crane or creating a card can bring comfort and support to patients and their families, while allowing everyone to be part of something meaningful. In her free time, Hena enjoys spending time with her loved ones, creating content, and dancing!
Ella Hong
Social Media Chair
Student at Arizona College Prep
Ella is currently a junior at Arizona College Prep High School. In the future, Ella aspires to becoming a therapist and assisting in the mental health field. Ella joined Wishing Crane Project to built relationships and support the community around her. During her free time she likes to dance, travel, hangout with friends, volunteer, and paint. She hopes to continue to help hospice patients as well as support anyone struggling with mental health.
Yujin Jeon
Social Media Chair
Student at Carnegie Mellon University
Yujin is currently a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University pursuing Fine Arts and Chemistry. In the future, she hopes to aid future medical professionals with her artwork. In her free time, she plays Rummikub, shops online, and ice skates with her friends.
Charles Zhang
Founder
Student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Charles is currently a MS1 at the University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a major in neuroscience and cognitive science. Charles aspires to become a physician and continue making an impact in others' lives through providing patients with the best care of his ability. Besides dedicating his time to the Wishing Crane Project, he likes to volunteer in his community, play tennis with friends, and also read books during his free time.
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