A passionate advocate and diverse individual, Oorja Munot is the Northeast Regional Policy Associate for Dear Asian Youth. She is a rising sophomore at Richard Montgomery High School. Oorja is also the Founder and President of ETE (Equality Through Education), an organization working towards educational reform and delivering essential resources to underprivileged students. Having lived in India, Belgium, and the USA, Oorja's experiences in diverse cultures have shaped her perspective, fostering empathy and a global mindset. Apart from her advocacy work, Oorja enjoys reading books and listening to her favorite artist Taylor Swift!