Waslat (she/her), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (20 – Vermont) Favorite entertainment: I love reading Russian novels, cooking, and shopping. One of my all-time favorite books is The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Favorite dessert: Baklava, which I know is originally from Turkey. Place where I feel centered: At home. I prefer staying in
Valentina (she/her), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (15 – Maryland) Favorite entertainment: My favorite show is “Gossip Girl,” and my favorite book is Beautiful Boy by David Sheff. Favorite dessert: Ice cream! Place where I feel centered: Kiawah Island in South Carolina Unique talent or trait: I speak 3 languages fluently: English, Spanish,
Tara (she/her), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (23 – New Jersey) Favorite entertainment: My favorite shows are “Abbott Elementary,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “9-1-1.” I also love to attend Restaurant Week and Lantern Festivals in Philadelphia. Favorite dessert: Chocolate-covered strawberries Place where I feel centered: New York City because there is always something fun to
Sofia (she/her), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (16 – Washington, D.C.) Favorite entertainment: I enjoy watching any good TV-show. Favorite dessert: Ice cream cake Place where I feel centered: When I’m on the soccer field, whether its playing with my friends or training individually. Unique talent or trait: I can juggle! Dream profession: I
Shruthakeerthi (she/her), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (18 – California) Favorite entertainment: My favorite books are Princess X and Siddhartha. For shows, I’m a hardcore fan of “Derry Girls” and “Brooklyn 99.” Favorite dessert: It’s kind of basic, but ice cream! Nothing beats a well-made butterscotch ice cream. Place where I feel centered: In
Savanna (she/her), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (16 – Washington) Favorite entertainment: Reading! I like reading any fiction or historical fiction. One of my favorite books is Firefly Lane; I am very inspired by Tully Hart. Favorite dessert: A good batch of brownies. I am gluten-free, so it is slim pickings, but brownies always
Ryan (he/him), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (18 – Rhode Island) Favorite entertainment: Watching Arrival — something about the way language, time, and science intertwine always pulls me in. Also, I have a soft spot for The Expanse — realistic space travel with political intrigue? Yes, please. Favorite dessert: A warm croissant with dark chocolate—flaky,
Russell (he/him), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (16 – Maryland) Favorite entertainment: I enjoy reading, visiting museums, and watching videos and documentaries about politics, history, and geography. I also like writing, playing Minecraft and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, and traveling to different countries. Favorite dessert: Anything with chocolate Place where I feel at rest: When I’m in my room, as it
Raj (he/him), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (14 – New York) Favorite entertainment: I really like watching movies and recently enjoyed the new Paddington movie. Favorite dessert: I really like red velvet cake and honestly any cake in general. Place where I feel centered: The basketball court because I find it peaceful away
Roshini (she/her), 2025 Springtide Ambassador (16 – North Carolina) Favorite entertainment: I love watching Bollywood movies like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Jab We Met. My favorite books include Harry Potter, Agatha Christie mysteries, and the Mistborn series. Favorite dessert: Mango Mastani! It’s a rich and creamy mango milkshake topped with ice