Aayushi Garg

Aayushi is a proud queer, second-generation, South Asian woman who believes everyone ought to have equal opportunities, regardless of class, race or gender. As the daughter of immigrants living in Los Angeles, a city defined by its ever-changing nature, Aayushi is molded by the diversity around her. She thrives when collaborating with others to make change. She describes herself as “someone who’s always looking for the next adventure.”

Aayushi is most passionate about engaging young people in social justice initiatives centered around anything from women’s rights to immigrant equity to queer justice. She believes youth must stand up to fight for their future as well as for those that aren't yet able to. As the captain of her Speech and Debate team, and as a leader of the “Girl Up” and “Girls in STEM” clubs at her school, she is proud to support other young women in finding their voice. As a Scholar, Aayushi is “excited to make real change in her community while working with Scholars from around the world and learning from their endless wisdom.”