advocacy for ai in education

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OUR MISSION

At AI Vanguard, our mission is simple but urgent: to ensure that students have a voice in shaping the future of artificial intelligence in education. We believe AI should be a tool that empowers learners, supports teachers, and narrows the digital divide. We work to:

Champion Equity – advocating for fair access to AI tools so that every student, regardless of background, can benefit from innovation.

Promote Ethical Use – developing policies and conversations that center transparency, accountability, and integrity in classrooms.

Amplify Student Voices – ensuring that young people are included in the decisions that will impact their learning, careers, and future.

Our mission isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. It’s about building a future where AI enhances education for all students, not just a privileged few. By uniting passionate students, educators, and partners, we are working to shape policies and practices that put equity, ethics, and empowerment at the core of AI in schools.
Together, we are making sure the future of education is one where no voice goes unheard and no student gets left behind.

Meet Our Cabinet Members

Our passionate and dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results.

Avery Updike

Founder & President

Timothy Yang

Vice President

Rachel Hawara

Secretary

Arya Bhakta

Chief Financial Officer

Connor Lee

VP of Marketing

Jayden Rios

VP of Marketing

Hayven Yang

VP of Research & Opportunities

Parisa Mabrooka

VP of Outreach

Aadhitya Sankaranarayanan

Director of Administration

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STUDENT REPRESENTATION

Student Representatives at AI Vanguard serve as the bridge between their schools and our organization. They raise awareness about AI use in education, gather student perspectives through surveys and conversations, and help shape policy recommendations.

BECOME A REPRESENTATIVE FOR YOUR SCHOOL
AI Vanguard School Representative Interest Form

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Aadhitya Narayanan

Student Rep
Cypress High School
aadhityaboyscouts@gmail.com

Rayn Solangi

Student Rep
Troy High School
Ryansolangi08@gmail.com

Saiya Bhakta

Student Rep
Downey High School
saiyabhakta09@gmail.com

Derek Shusterman

Student Rep
Troy High School
derekshusterman@gmail.com

Vibha Arsid

Student Rep
Whitney Gretchen High School
vibha@arsid.com

Gabriel San Agustin

Student Rep
Whitney Gretchen High School
gabriels12y@gmail.com

Sathvik Akula

Student Rep
Oxford Academy
21akulasathvik@gmail.com

Neel Parande

Student Rep
Oxford Academy
neelparande@gmail.com

Louie Reveles

Student Rep
Gahr High School
louiereveles2010@gmail.com

Miranda Martinez

Student Rep
Cerritos High School
unblocutube@gmail.com

Sofia del Castillo

Student Rep
Cerritos High School
sofia_delcastillo@myabcusd.org

Asha Trikannad

Student Rep
Beckman High School
2asharani@gmail.com

Parisa Mabrooka

Student Rep
Cypress High School
parisa.mabrooka@gmail.com

Srivatsan Srinivasan

Student Rep
Gahr High School
Srivatsan.srinivasan75@gmail.com