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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 Officers 26 - 27
Deeksha Venkat
President
Hey everyone! My name is Deeksha and I’m a senior at Castilleja. I'm passionate about engaging members of the community across Palo Alto, and creating spaces free of stress. This is my 3rd year in TAB and my favorite event is Palopalooza. In my free time, I love watching New Girl, writing for my school paper, and doing karaoke!
Emma Ping
Vice President
Hi everyone, I'm Emma, a senior at Castilleja, and I'm excited to serve as your VP this year! I'm looking forward to planning more engaging events and connecting with new people. In my free time, I like painting, reading, and listening to music.
Aileen Yang
Secretary
Hi! I’m Aileen, and I’m a junior at Crystal Springs Uplands School. I love to bake, read, and play volleyball. I’m looking forward to planning fun events on TAB!
Nikita Ganesh
Public Information Officer
Hi, I am Nikita
Lara Singhal
Public Information Officer
Hi everyone! My name is Lara Singhal and I am currently a junior at Gunn High School. In my free time, I enjoy playing and performing piano, posting on my Pinterest account, and visiting local Palo Alto cafes.
Andy Mathias
Outreach Specialist
Hi, I am Andy
Mayher Dulani
Outreach Specialist
Hi, I'm Mayher and I'm a junior at Gunn High School. This will be my third year on the board and I'm super excited to meet new people and for a great year! In my free time, I love to bake, play tennis and hangout with my dog Ziggy. As well as travel, write, and watch Gilmore Girls.
Teen Advisory Board Members 26 - 27
Leon Atkins
Member
Hey everyone! My name is Leon and I’m a sophomore at Palo Alto High School. In my free time, I like to play volleyball, go rock climbing, go skiing, and code. I’m so excited to connect with the community this year!
Wonah Choi
Member
Hi everyone! My name is Wonah, and I’m a freshman at Castilleja. Outside of school, I enjoy collecting magnets, skiing, and reading. I’m excited to be part of TAB this year!
Namrata Ganesh
Member
Hi, I am Namrata
Melina Gupta
Member
Hey everyone! My name is Melina and I’m a sophomore at Castilleja. I enjoy playing tennis and hanging out with friends during my free time. I can’t wait for this year!
Kaylen Ishihara
Member
Hi everyone! My name is Kaylen and I'm a sophomore at Palo Alto High School. I love to cook, bake, play piano, and hangout with my friends. I'm excited to plan exciting events for teens in Palo Alto!
Ananya Iyer
Member
Hi! I'm Ananya, and I’m a junior at Gunn High School. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, playing violin, and listening to music. I’m excited to engage with our community through fun events!
Arjun Kumar
Member
Hey! I'm Arjun and I'm a sophomore at Gunn and I'm so excited to plan fun events and see everyone. In my free time I like to play soccer, play trumpet, lift, eat, and listen to music.
Iris Liao
Member
Hi everyone! My name is Iris, and I'm a sophomore at Palo Alto High School. I look forward to coming up with fun events! In my free time, I like doing kung fu, listening to music, and baking.
Danielle Liu
Member
Hello everyone! My name is Danielle and I am a sophomore at Palo Alto High School. I love drawing and playing video games. I'm excited to organize and plan fun events for the community!
Vanessa Longinidis
Member
Hi everyone! My name is Vanessa Longinidis, and I am a sophomore at Norte Dame High School in Belmont. I am super excited to plan new events and meet new people. Some things I enjoy doing in my free time is drawing, listening to music and spending time with my friends.
Divi Rangarajan
Member
Hi everyone! My name is Divi and I am a sophomore at Notre Dame High School in Belmont. I am super excited to plan fun events and meet new people. In my free time, I love to hang out with my friends & family and listen to music.
Lina Saruhan
Member
Hi, I am Lina
Rohan Sharma
Member
Hi, I'm Rohan! I'm a sophomore at Gunn High School, and I'm so excited to plan new events and get to know more of the people in TAB. Outside of school and TAB, I like to mountain bike, play my bassoon, and hang out with my friends.
Claire Sim
Member
Hi! I’m Claire, a junior at Gunn High School, and I’m excited to connect with more people in my community. In my free time, I enjoy photography, dancing, and tea.
Shrishti Sinha
Member
Hi everyone! My name is Shrishti and I'm a junior at Gunn High School passionate about engineering, robotics, sustainability, art, and soccer. As a returning TAB member, I want to create fun, inclusive opportunities that help Palo Alto teens connect and explore new interests.
Claire Wong
Member
Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I am a current ninth grader at Crystal Springs Uplands School. In my free time I like to swim, cook, and hang out with my dog! I'm excited to meet new faces and connect with the community.
Sophie Xu
Member
Hi everyone! I'm Sophie Xu and I am a sophomore at Palo Alto High School. I'm looking forward to planning events and connecting with new people! In my spare time, I love to read, write, and play chinese chess.
David Yoon
Member
Hey! I'm David, a Sophomore at Gunn High School. I love playing Lacrosse, eating good food, and hanging out with people! I'm super excited for the TAB events this year, and am looking forward to Boba & Brushes!
Nathan Yoon
Member
Hi, I am Nathan
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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.