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Teen Advisory Board
Create, plan, and lead fun events! Join and plan exciting special events to engage Palo Alto Teen Community!
ABOUT
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of 15-20 highly dedicated high school students who plan and lead events for teens in Palo Alto. To achieve their mission statement, TAB develops ideas, implements teen programs, and encourages teen involvement.
Some of the events and programs TAB has implemented in recent years include 'Tab's Haunted Escape Room', 'Socks & Sockets', 'Boba & Brushes', and 'Palopalooza'. TAB has also participated in the City of Palo Alto’s City-wide toy drive and MLK Jr. Day of Celebration. TAB is a great opportunity for high school students to conduct themselves as professionals and grants them the freedom to take on active leadership roles.
Teen Advisory Board Members 25 - 26
Kaylee Cheng
Co-President
I am Kaylee.
Liam Wong
Co-President
Hi my name is Liam and this is my third year on TAB. I’m excited to create more unique and events teen will actually attend this year. Out side of tab I like to play basketball.
Hannah Mei
Vice President
I am Hannah.
Nathan Yoon
Secretary
Hi everyone! My name is Nathan, and I'm currently a junior at Gunn High School. I'm super excited for my second year of TAB, and I'm ready to create new and entertaining events! In my free time, I love to play video games and hang out with my friends.
Emma Ping
Public Information Officer
Hi everyone, my name is Emma and I’m a junior at Castilleja High School. In my free time, I enjoy painting, reading, and listening to music. I’m excited to connect with the community!
Mayher Dulani
Public Information Officer
Hi! I'm Mayher and I'm a sophomore at Gunn High School. This will be my 2nd year on the board, and I'm really excited to meet new people. In my free time I enjoy watching Gilmore Girls, playing tennis and spending time with my dog, Ziggy
Deeksha Venkat
Outreach Specialist
Hey everyone! My name is Deeksha and I’m a junior at Castilleja. I’m so excited to plan events and see some new faces! In my free time, I love reading, skiing, and listening to music.
Kamya Kalra
Outreach Specialist
Hi! I’m Kamya, a senior at Gunn High School. This is my second year on TAB and I'm super excited to plan fun events again this year! I enjoy listening to music, watching Hamilton, and spending time with my friends.
Aileen Yang
Member
Hi! I’m Aileen and I’m a sophomore at Crystal Springs Uplands School. I love to play volleyball, knit, and read. I’m looking forward to planning events on TAB!
Claire Sim
Member
Hello! My name is Claire Sim and I am currently attending Gunn High School as a sophomore. As hobbies, I enjoy photography, dancing, and art.
David Yoon
Member
Hey everyone, my name is David Yoon, and I'm excited to be a part of TAB this year! I am currently a freshman at Gunn this year. I love cooking food, playing football, and listening to music. I am excited this year to create awesome events for the community and have fun with everyone throughout the year.
Derek Chen
Member
Hi, my name is Derek Chen, and I'm currently a sophomore at Palo Alto High School. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, listening to Playboi Carti, and watching sports. I look forward to planning the best events and making new friends!
Esther Li
Member
Hi! My name is Esther and this will be my first year in TAB. I enjoy spending time with my family and church members. I also love solving Rubik’s cubes:)
Jaylen Wong
Member
Hi, my name is Jaylen. I am a senior at Palo Alto Middle College. This is my third year on tab and I am excited to plan more fun events!
Kalissa Huang
Member
Hi! My name is Kalissa and I’m currently a junior at Gunn High School. I love cooking, baking with my friends, and playing golf!
Lara Singhal
Member
Hi everyone! My name is Lara Singhal and I am currently a sophomore at Gunn High School. In my free time, I enjoy playing and performing piano, taking photos for my journal, and visiting local Palo Alto art galleries.
Lina Saruhan
Member
Hey everyone! My name is Lina Saruhan and I’m currently a sophomore at Castilleja School. In my free time, I enjoy robotics, playing with my baby cousin, and trying new dessert recipes. I'm so excited for TAB this year!
Lucas Ji
Member
Hi guys, I'm Lucas and I'm a sophomore at Gunn, and this is my first year on TAB. In my free time I like photography, skiing, and anything outdoors.
Melina Gupta
Member
Hi everyone, my name is Melina! I’m currently a freshman at Castilleja. I like playing tennis and hanging out with friends or sketching in my free time
Neha Rangarajan
Member
Hi! My name is Neha and I’m a high school senior. I like to play guitar, go on hikes, and play with my cats. I’m super excited for this year of TAB!
Nikita Ganesh
Member
Hello! My name is Nikita Ganesh and I am currently a junior at Castilleja. In my free time, I love painting, trying new food, and traveling with my family. I’m excited to be part of creating some exciting events together!
Sarah Hsieh
Member
Hello! My name is Sarah Hsieh, a sophomore at Palo Alto High, and this is my second year as a member of the TAB. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, reading, and hanging out with friends and family. Looking forward to fun events and a great year!
Shrishti Sinha
Member
Hi everyone! I’m Shrishti, a sophomore at Gunn High School. In my free time I love painting and sketching, playing varsity and competitive club soccer, and building on the Gunn Robotics Team (GRT).
Sophie Xu
Member
Hello, my name is Sophie Xu. I’m currently a freshman at Palo Alto High School. In my free time, I like to read, write, and play Chinese chess.
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How to become a member
Submit a completed application via online form
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled with enthusiastic and eligible candidates
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Attend and pass an interview with the committee
Applicants are required to attend and pass an interview with the nominating committee
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Applications, Letter of Recommendations, and Video
Applications, including a letter of recommendation, and introductory video, will be accepted NO LATER than the scheduled deadline. Any applications that are missing any of the following including an interview will not be considered for membership
Returning members are exempt from providing a Letter of Recommendation, and their previous term's contribution will be used instead.