Imagine A World

Taylor Goss (2021 cohort) imagines a world where music and art are recognized and funded, as a means of emotional expression and driver of social change.

Sydney Hunt (2023 cohort) shares how she’s building environments that allow historically underrepresented groups to reimagine life’s possibilities.

Thay Graciano (2023 cohort) imagines a world where people feel they are enough, because their basic needs are met and they can do things that make them feel happy and accomplished.

Aya Mouallem (2020 cohort) imagines a world where STEM education is not only accessible and equitable, but also inclusive.

Joe Nail (2023 cohort) imagines a world where faith, family, and courage are our guiding values, and where all Americans are bound together through service.

Will Dwyer (2023 cohort) imagines a world where future generations can look towards the natural world for joy and inspiration.

Zahra Fazal (2022 cohort) imagines a world where communities across Africa have an equal stake in setting the global health agenda.

Briana Mullen (2020 cohort) discusses her work to empower underrepresented communities to create change in their school district, being a marching band kid, and more.

Nadine Jawad (2020 cohort) shares how she tempers cynicism, embraces joy and grief simultaneously, and works to make healthcare accessible for all.

Courtney Burton (2022 cohort) discusses barriers to accessing resources for healthy aging, her passion for extending health spans, and more.

Johnny Powell (2023 cohort), a first-year medical student, discusses being the first in his family to attend an Ivy League school, and his journey to medicine.

Vidal Arroyo (2022 cohort), a PhD student in biophysics, shares his journey to Stanford as a first-generation college student and his passion for biophysics, poetry, and music.

Ashwyn Sam (2020 cohort), a PhD student in aeronautics and astronautics, reflects on the impact of a strong support system and the compassion of others on his professional journey.

Aditya Vishwanath (2018 cohort), a graduate of the PhD program in Learning Sciences and Technology Design, shares his experiences with education and vision for its future.

Emily Russell (2020 cohort) discusses combining theatrical performance with political science, how she uses both fields to understand state violence, and much more.

Jaelynn Walls (2021 cohort) opens up about their cautious optimism for the future of art education, turning passion to action, and more.

Karishma Bhagani explores the power of art to unite people and encourage empathy, her journey from Kenya to New York, and more.

Tomo Kumahira discusses long-term sustainability solutions in agriculture and water in the midst of climate change, insights from his work in private equity in Japan, and more.

Maya Durvasula takes us through her journey of self-discovery, explores the questions that drive her curiosity at the intersection of economics, medicine, and policy, and more.

Lydia Burleson and Kay Barrett, both PhD candidates in the English department at Stanford, talk about their respective journeys to Stanford and KHS, the life and challenges of bein