Meet Our Team
LeapOnward is made up of a diverse group of teens, each with their own interests, who share the common goal of helping their peers develop the skills necessary for success!

Founder and CEO
Shaadana Rajesh
I am an ambitious high school student with a passion for the intersection of AI and EI. Over the past few years, I have realized the importance of combining Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence to effectively and efficiently discover and fulfill our aspirations. I strive to contribute further to this field with my unique area of expertise when it comes to teen behavior design. Much research has been done on adults in this field, but very little has been done on teens. I was fortunate that my dad, who learned this the hard way, was able to explain these concepts to me in a way that I understood, but others may not be. I hope to help teens gain access to the resources and learn the skills not taught in schools that have a lifelong impact.

Founder and President
Sanah Rajesh
I'm currently an 8th grader interested in the intersections of computer science and human emotions. Specifically, I've been working on and learning about habits for the past 5 years. While it started as a way for my family to piece our lives back together during COVID, it's grown into a way to help others. As social media gets more addicting, it's been harder for young people to pry themselves away from their phones. Had I not learned techniques things from a younger age, I would have struggled far more than I did. Unfortunately, most kids don't have people in their lives who are able to help them understand their emotions. This is why I've made it my aspiration to spread these life-altering techniques and resources further. Through many webinars, presentations, and workshops, I've seen the transformative impact that understanding your behavior can have, and I want to spread that further.
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