Pranati Dubey, a student at Millbrook High School in Virginia, is a thoughtful young artist whose love for mixed media and sketching inspired the earliest ideas behind Youth Arts for Change. She leads with empathy, creativity, and a deep commitment to uplifting children with special needs and elders in care homes.

Mariska Sharma, a student at John Handley High School, VA, brings vibrant energy and innovative ideas to every project. Her passion for sketching, crafting, and connecting with people fuels the youth‑led movement she helped create. She believes young people can spark meaningful change — and she leads with joy and purpose.