Dr. Vijay Satnarine (he/him/his), Research Advisory Board Dr. Vijay Satnarine serves as the director of education for the Hindu American Foundation, working on projects related to the academic preparation of educational materials for use by the US Hindu community and the broader American society. Vijay is actively involved in the
Hassaan (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (21 – Ohio)
Isaiah (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (18 – New York)
Lupita (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (17 – California) Favorite entertainment: Watching any telenovela (both good and bad) with my family because the drama keeps it interesting. Favorite dessert: Red velvet cake! Place where I feel at home: Any place that plays the kind of music my abuelito would listen to and
Mya (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (17 – Minnesota) Favorite entertainment: Watching basketball games Favorite dessert: Royal Oreo Blizzard from DQ! Place where I feel centered: In the chapel at my church camp Unique talent or trait: My ability to connect with new people Dream profession: A sports broadcaster or newscaster
Jonathan (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (16 – California) Favorite entertainment: I don’t really watch movies or TV shows, but I love listening to music. Favorite dessert: Chocolate Place where I feel at home: My room Unique talent or trait: Photography Dream profession: Psychologist
Brendan (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (22 – Nebraska) Favorite entertainment: I’m a fan of live performances, podcasts, and occasionally Xbox with my old high school friends. Favorite dessert: Any kind of homemade pie (homemade by my mother, of course. Love you mom!) Place where I feel centered: Driving on dirt roads feels
Faith (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (23 – California) Favorite entertainment: I love reading! My favorite book would have to be either The Stranger by Albert Camus, Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory, a compilation of short stories by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, or anything that Joan Didion has ever
Ben (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (16 – New York) Favorite entertainment: Listening to Music. Some of my favorites include Brent Faiyaz, Drake, Lucki, Travis Scott, and Michael Jackson. Favorite dessert: Dulce de leche cheesecake Place where I feel centered: At home. It’s a place where I can dwell in my thoughts and look back
Mirelia (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (15 – California) Favorite entertainment: My favorite movie is Misery, and my favorite book is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Favorite dessert: Soft snickerdoodles Place where I feel at rest: When I am in my bedroom Unique talent or trait: singing whistle notes Dream profession: Forensic