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Hi everyone! My name is Firdos Ahmed. I attend Quince Orchard High School in MD where I’m currently a senior. This is my second term as President of our Cougar Minds Matter club and I’m really excited to see what I can implement in my club from TAC. I love to volunteer in my local community, especially around my Mosque. I’m a food drive delivery driver for my Muslim Senior Society on the weekends. I also enjoy baking anything sweet since I have a major sweet tooth.

Since religion is a big part of my identity, I’m also involved in my high school’s Muslim Student Association where I made lots of friendships, who have sadly left for college. I’m excited to see what mark I can leave in my community before I graduate!

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Hello everyone!! My name is Jasmin Goodwin, I am a senior at School Without Walls HS in DC, and I am honored to be on the OMM Teen Council this school year! A little bit about me is: I’m a passionate dancer, singer, and entrepreneur. I am the founder and CEO of Custom Royalty Crochet which is a crochet business in the DMV. Currently, I serve as the President of Penguins Minds Matter which is our version of OMM at Walls.

Although I am senior, I have an unwavering commitment to health advocacy for all, especially those who feel silenced or misunderstood. As a member of this council and general school community, I hope to continue to be a leader and change maker in the lives of others.

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Hey! My name is Maryam Habib and this is my first year as a part of Our Minds Matter Student Council Committee! I have been apart of my schools OMM for about 2 1/2 years now. I attend Sherwood High-school and am currently the President of the Our Minds Matter there. I have other leadership positions in other clubs like Women in STEM and Muslim Student Association. I also am a captain for Girls Flag Football at Sherwood!

I am so very excited to be a part of the council and hope to improve mental health at schools country wide!

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Hi! My name is Cameron Hui, and I’m a senior at Edison High School. For the past two years, I’ve been actively involved with Our Minds Matter and currently serve as Co-President of Edison Minds Matter. Through this role, I aim to spread awareness, educate, and offer support to my community around mental health. My passion for this work stems from a deep commitment to mental health advocacy, and I’m eager to continue making a positive impact. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in neuroscience!

Outside of mental health advocacy, I’m a competitive figure skater and enjoy spending time outdoors—whether it’s hiking, going to the beach, or exploring new places with friends. I also enjoy traveling, attending concerts, and, of course, dressing up with my friends for fun occasions.

I’m excited to represent the teenage perspective and make a meaningful, lasting impact on those around me.

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Hi! I’m Abhisneha, and this is my first year being involved with Our Minds Matter. I attend Northwest High School in Germantown, Maryland, where I serve as the social media manager for Jag Minds Matter. Outside of school, I participate in pageants, which allow me to build confidence and give back to my community.

I’m thrilled to be a part of the Teen Advisory Council this year and look forward to helping raise awareness about teen mental health!

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Hi! I’m Eliina Seaman, a senior at George C. Marshall High School. I have been an officer of my school’s chapter of OMM for three years- serving as co-president for the past two- but am so honored and excited to serve as a member of OMM’s TAC for the first time this year!  As somebody diagnosed with severe OCD and anxiety, I know the feeling of struggling with mental health on an uncomfortably intimate level. I am also no stranger to the difficulties that come with the stigma that exists around conversations regarding mental health awareness. It is one of my most fervent desires to be involved in combating this social issue, so that I can help others to avoid the hardships I endured. I have always had an extremely vested interest in bettering the lives of those around me, and believe that OMM’s TAC will be a wonderful step towards doing so in a more impactful manner!  

A little about me, I am an IB Diploma candidate, on both the varsity cheer and gymnastics team, and also participate in other clubs and organizations outside of MMM (Marshall Minds Matter), such as Best Buddies and CRIBS (community and resources for IB students) club. Outside of these commitments, I love to run, bake, do volunteer work, shop, and spend time with friends. After high school, I hope to continue my education, majoring in either biology or nursing.  

I am so excited to be a part of the TAC this year, and look forward to working more closely with OMM in fighting the mental health stigma that exists, through the use of the powerful teen perspective my peers and I have to offer 🙂

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Hey, I’m Calla Spignardo! I am a Senior at George C. Marshall High School and I have been president of Marshall Minds Matter for 2 years! Marshall Minds Matter has allowed me to explore my passion for mental health advocacy, and I am so excited to join OMM’s Teen Advisory Council. Some of my other hobbies include swimming, baking, ice skating, and cheerleading.

I look forward to an amazing year with OMM and continuing to spread mental health awareness!