The SIP Team
Who We Are
Dedication. Diversity. Passion.
Meet some of our team members on SIP! These independent and interesting individuals are the formation behind the tight community we have assembled during the journey of SIP. They represent what respectful and hardworking individuals look like!
Jana Kriez
Founder & Host
Canada | Syria
Jana Kriez Is the Founder and Host of the Students International Podcast as well as the Vice President of Young Minds United. She Is a part Syrian Palestinian-Canadian self-published author, writer, and advocate for refugees. With a passion for the law, during her sophomore year of high school, she accumulated an International Criminal Law certification from Case Western Reserve University and has completed her Law Students Toolkit Course from Yale, and has seven years of experience In Model United Nations. She is a two-time Oxford invitee and Oxford law scholarship winner! She aims to become a Harvard graduate and attorney In the near future, hoping to pursue a career in the Canadian House of Commons .
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Nathanaël
SIP Member
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Mauritius
Introducing Nathanael, the National Lauréat of the French elocution competition of the 'L'alliance Française de l'ile Maurice', certified by the Shaun Payen Masterclass, passionate by the world of arts, philosophy, and public speaking, Nathanaël Grenade, this 19 year old Mauritian student, brings his contribution to his community by engaging himself in various voluntary actions where he tries to make a change on his own scale. This prelinguistic young man is also a member of the scout since 2018 and of the NAFCO ( National Forum Of College) since 2019, he is always ready for a new challenge.
He wants to pursue his studies in psychology at Stanford University, where he thinks he will be able to sharpen to the fullest his skills as an individual. One of his main objectives is to push the youth of his country to their full potential by being an example for them and by giving them the opportunity to express themselves as much as possible. He has a big mouth and talks a lot but is not afraid to tackle sensitive topics as he judges that if something needs to be said, therefore, it shall be said.
Nathanael stated that he joined the Students International Podcast in the hope of putting issues under the spotlights that the youth in his country and around the world face, as well as to encourage young minds like him to form their own opinions and not hesitate to share them with the world, of course with a mindset of tolerance and respect for each other.
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Khadija
SIP Member
Saudi Arabia
Khadijah is a SIP member. She is an ardent student about neurosurgery and how the human brain evolves. She is a basketball player with 6 years of experience. She aims to complete her course with Goethe Institut and hopefully be a graduate of the University of Berlin in the near future.
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Chavi
SIP Member
India
Chavi Is a SIP member and the founder of the Right to Life organization, a National Debate champion with a keen interest in computer science and biology. Chavi Gautam is an Indian highschooler who likes to invest her time in debating, writing, and writing research papers. She aims to be a UOT graduate with a computer science and biology degree.
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Samiha
SIP Member
United Arab Emirates
Samiha Zaki is a mobile game developer, comic artist, and a researcher. She has a strong desire to inspire Pakistani women and their careers, aiming to become an astrophysicist at NASA and an MIT graduate.
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Lana
SIP Member
Australia
Lana Lander is a SIP member and the founder of INSPIRED ENTERPRISES, an organization on the mission to help people "launch their lives". She is an Australian aspiring actress and entrepreneur.
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Elikia
SIP Member
USA/Georgia
Elikia Is a SIP member who was born and raised Cameroonian and currently resides in America. She loves writing, art, and reading vulnerable books. She's working hard to study psychology when she grows older in order to make a difference back in her home community.
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Ruqaiyah
SIP Member
United States
Rugaiyah Rahimi is a member of the Students International Podcast team. She's a passionate fiction writer and has hosted fundraising drives for those in need. An advocate for helping others, she's working toward becoming a doctor in the future.
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Maria
SIP Member
Honduras
María Del Cid is a member of the Students International Podcast. She is a Honduran student passionate about mathematics and economics. María hopes to make an impact in these areas and motivate others to follow their dreams.
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Jessie
SIP Member
Indonesia
Jessie is a passionate 18-year-old from Indonesia with aspirations to study biological sciences and become a medical researcher. She also receives the Jim and Virginia Houghton International Leaders’ Entrance Award from the University of British Columbia. Jessie firmly believes that research and social movements are deeply interconnected, and thus she looks forward to exploring how the youth can collaboratively drive positive change through science, education, and global dialogue.
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Camila
SIP Member
Peru
Camila Angulo is a SIP Member and founder of the youth organization "Think Us". She is a Peruvian student passionate about philosophy and politics. Camila hopes to contribute to these areas in the future, and her ultimate goal is to inspire and mobilize young individuals to actively work toward positive change.
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Bryan
SIP Member
USA
A dedicated scholar, Bryan Zhao has made significant contributions to mental health and education. He is the Chief of Operations of the Student International Podcast and the former CEO of Young Minds United. His commitment to mental health is further demonstrated in his role as a Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line. During his high school career, he was selected for fellowships at renowned institutions such as Columbia University, the Institute in Youth in Policy, and the Teagle Foundation. Bryan's academic prowess and dedication to learning are evident in his numerous presidential roles during high school and his involvement in projects like SIP. He will continue his academic journey at Hunter College in New York City as a Janovic Scholar and a recipient of the TheDream.US scholarship.
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