Meet Our Board

We all have a passion for teaching and helping the community around us. We collaborate on all aspects of our organization to provide the very best for our families. Thank you for your interest in our organization and continued support in our endeavors. We appreciate all our students, instructors, officers, and parents!

Kiko Yoshihira

Founder, Current Events Instructor
Kiko is a senior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South. Her passion for teaching kids sparked when she taught science classes to younger students. When classes were canceled due to the coronavirus, she felt the need to encourage students to learn and connect with each other and chose to found Project Engage NJ. At Project Engage NJ, she hopes to connect children during these uncertain times and encourage their curiosity for learning.

Nandika Karnik

Founding Board Member, Java Instructor
Nandika is a senior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South. She has always had an interest in teaching those younger than her and helping them pursue their passion and enjoy learning. Through Project Engage NJ, she hopes to encourage kids in her community to engage in a variety of activities, connect with other people their age, and inspire them to begin a lifelong journey of expanding their knowledge.

       David Chen

                Board Director 
David is currently a sophomore in Lawrenceville Preparatory School. Since middle school, he has been teaching both the Current Events and Video Editing/Photoshop classes for Project Engage NJ. During freshmen year he became board director of Project Engage NJ and he has been passionate about utilizing his NPO expertise to manage the organization and create intuitive classes for students. He has been heavily involved with fundraising events, website management, finance, outreach, and developing the future of the organization. 

David has also previously worked AYLUS to garner NPO resources and he is very passionate about using this experience to give back to his community.
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Through Project Engage NJ, David hopes to help provide for the community and ensure that any student, no matter their financial background, can have access to abundant education.

Lauren Kim

Milan Naropanth
Board Member
Lauren is a sophomore at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South. Joining Project Engage NJ has given her the opportunity to encourage children to learn topics of their own interest and connect the community. Lauren hopes to continue spreading the morals of Project Engage NJ and feels lucky to work alongside such a passionate and dedicated team.
                         Board Member
Milan is a senior at Lawrence High School. He has been a part of Project Engage NJ since his sophomore year, and he is passionate about using software and technological resources to bolster the current educational system in America. Through Project Engage, Milan hopes to impact students in his community and gather experience with managing a nonprofit organization.