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 EngageNJ, 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.

Varrshitha Kumar

Board Member
Connecting with one another is an important part of this community. I help students, parents, and instructors keep in touch with each other. I’m glad to assist you with your questions, so feel free to reach out.
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Lauren Kim

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.

Advisors

Asta Rossi

Carol Sun
Advisor, Former Board Member
Asta graduated from West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South in 2021. From helping teach ice skating at her local ice rink to assisting younger students at her piano school, Asta enjoys connecting with children and giving back to the community. She loves helping her peers and has gained invaluable skills through extracurriculars. Through Project Engage NJ, Asta wants to inspire and cultivate a passion for learning that she herself values.
Advisor, Former Board Member
Carol graduated from West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South in 2021. Carol recently founded “To Her, From Us,” a student-run organization that advocates for more female youth leadership. She also has experience working with political campaigns. Carol has always been incredibly passionate about independent learning, so she is so honored to serve on a board that will allow young people to discover their own dreams and visions.