Campaigns Team
The Campaigns Team creates resources to assist chapters in successfully operating and executing campaigns.
Co-Chief of Campaigns (K-12)
Sharanya Saha (She/Her) Sharanya Saha (she/her) is a high school sophomore at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Illinois. After campaigning for various organizations on a statewide level, she wanted to continue her journey in political advocacy, specifically focusing on education reform. Sharanya is involved in several clubs like Model UN, Mock Trial, and Political Action Club. She joined GenUP due to her passion for enacting meaningful change for diverse students, and she is a leader in her local politician’s Youth Advisory Council. In her free time, Sharanya loves singing, watching new movies, and reading. She’s excited to further GenUP’s mission by bringing opportunities to students to speak about changes they want to see happen in her education system.
Chief of Campaigns (Higher Ed)
Myroslava Fisun (she/her) is an incoming sophomore at UC Berkeley studying Society and Environment with plans to pursue graduate studies in law. Her interests in politics and activism began early in high school where she immersed herself in grassroots organizing with the Sunrise Movement. This role allowed her to gain experience in lobbying, something she has been passionate about ever since. Myroslava has been involved in political advocacy for around four years now and has traveled to Washington D.C. on multiple occasions to meet directly with lawmakers for issues she cares deeply about -- from gender equality to environmental conservation. At UC Berkeley, she is involved with student government, represents the voices of students in various advisory boards, and figure skates competitively with Cal Figure Skating. She is excited to now be a part of GENup where she can help advocate for equitable and accessible education.
Director of Campaigns (Higher Ed)
Jose Gomez (He/Him) is a student at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California with a strong passion for politics. He has served as an intern for Costa Mesa City Councilman Manuel Chavez since 2021, contributed to the city’s Active Transportation Committee, and was selected for Katrina Foley’s Young Supervisors Program, where he works alongside county officials and young leaders. Jose also represented Estancia as a Student Board Member on the NMUSD School Board and was chosen to attend American Legion California Boys & Girls State, where he advised on statewide issues and campaigned for office. Beyond politics, he is an actor, writer, director, and other arts related hobbies. Recognized as a Simon Scholar and recipient of honors including the Spirit of the MACY’s Achievement Award and multiple academic accolades, Jose continues to build a future rooted in leadership, service, and creative expression through policy work. He is excited to be working for GENup and furthering his policy work into his college years.
Co-Chief of Campaigns (K-12)
Rishaan Marwaha is a student at Sage Hill committed to expanding opportunities for young people through education and leadership. He has worked with local and statewide organizations to support student voices in policy conversations and has gained experience in civic spaces by collaborating with elected officials. Beyond leadership and policy reform, he started Ladder Up, a community-based initiative that offers tutoring, mentorship, and skill-building programs to help students prepare for future careers. Rishaan has been involved in finance, banking, the policy world, and debate, experiences that have shaped his interest in creating practical solutions for education equity and youth empowerment.
Director of Campaigns (K-12)
Anusha Mishra (She/Her), a Class of 2026 student at Mission San Jose High School, has led initiatives in nonprofit leadership, community service, and student advocacy at both local and statewide levels. Passionate about amplifying student voices and advancing educational equity, Anusha brings a collaborative, organized, and results-driven approach to every project. Outside of her advocacy work, she is a competitive student-athlete in water polo and swimming/diving, enjoys creative projects like photography, art, and loves writing poems, traveling, and finding new food spots. With aspirations to pursue a career in medicine, Anusha is dedicated to combining her academic, athletic, and creative passions to make a meaningful impact in her community.
Director of Campaigns
Lucas Truong (He/Him) serves as one of GENup's Director of Campaigns. Passionate about initiatives rooted in equity, Lucas formerly served as a representative on the Los Angeles City Youth Council where he worked on proposals to improve the youth housing and homelessness crisis in L.A. He also served as an Advocacy Intern with Union Station Homeless Services, and partnered with the Board of Supervisors to support an educational program on housing and homelessness awareness for high school students. Lucas has additionally worked on multiple campaigns in the past, and is excited to apply his knowledge to GENup’s mission. Lucas is a freshman majoring in Public Policy at Cornell University, and spend his fall semester in Washington, DC gaining hands-on experience in the policy-making process.
Director of Campaigns (Higher Ed)
Director of Campaigns (K-12)
Audrey Choi (She/Her) is one of the Directors of Campaigns (K-12) serving at GENup. She is an IB junior at Granada Hills Charter High School in Los Angeles, California, and plans on majoring in Public Health in college. As a fervid youth health advocate, Audrey hopes to expand youth health resources nationwide, creating GENup campaign toolkits that give local GENup chapters the resources to advocate for youth mental health. She hopes to also help inspire others to become advocates themselves, creating a future in which youth health is truly prioritized in our education system. With 7 years of Student Leadership experience, Audrey serves as ASB Junior President on her school campus and a CASL Ambassador. She was one of three regional qualifiers for her event at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in 2025 and serves as the Speech Team Historian. Audrey is active in her community as well, serving as GHC ZOE International Club Co-President/Founding Member (advocating against child trafficking), Cancer Kids First Social Media Officer, and co-president of her local NFMC Junior Leadership club as a 12-year pianist. Audrey continues to use her voice to advocate for youth mental health through her involvement in the Work2BeWell National Student Advisory Council (NSAC), pushing for accessible youth health resources for students across the nation. In her free time, Audrey enjoys playing her guitar, songwriting, and binge watching The Great British Baking Show.
Director of Campaigns (K-12)
Julianna Garcia (She/Her) Julianna Garcia is a junior at Grace M. Davis High School. She found her interest in civic engagement at a District Board Meeting in 5th grade. This has lead her to discovering other passions like journalism, activism, and advocacy at a local level. She prides herself on being her school's ASB Executive Vice President and Mock Trial President. Outside of school she is serving as one of the Student Board Members for Modesto City Schools, representing over 30,000 K-12 students, a Modesto Youth commissioner, and the founder of a youth column in her local newspaper the Modesto Bee. Julianna aims to use grassroot advocacy to strengthen communities and help people find their voice. In her free time she enjoys creative writing, hanging out with friends, and crocheting.
Jan De Leon (He/Him) serves as one of GENup’s Directors of Campaigns (Higher Education). Passionate about civic engagement and equity in education, Jan has held roles across policy, advocacy, and research. He has served as a Technology Policy Fellow with the Alliance for Citizen Engagement, where he analyzed emerging issues in technology and governance, and as a Political Data Intern with WeVote, supporting efforts to make election information more accessible. Jan has also worked as a Policy Advisor with the Alliance for American Leadership, providing research on matters related to international assistance. On campus, he has been active in student leadership and public service, including roles with the Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office, Berkeley Model United Nations, and the ASUC Student Union. Currently a senior at UC Berkeley studying Political Science and Public Policy, Jan is eager to bring his experience in advocacy and policy research to GENup’s mission of advancing student-driven change in higher education.
Director of Campaigns (Higher Ed)
Adrien Baek (He/Him) Adrian Baek is a sophomore at Stanford University majoring in Public Policy and Business. His interests in advocacy can be traced back to joining debate in 7th grade. He developed a specific passion for education advocacy after heading an iniative to prevent his school's Latin program from being cancelled. At Stanford, you can find Adrian engaged in policy research with the Graduate School of Education, compiling memos through policy consulting organizations, or trying to lower his handicap in golf. Adrian is excited to lead student-focused advocacy through GENup!
Director of Campaigns (Higher Ed)
Teesha Sreeram (She/Her) is a fourth-year student at UCLA with a strong passion for higher education and student wellness advocacy. She has actively contributed to multiple projects and initiatives aimed at improving accessibility, housing, and student wellness both on UCLA’s campus and across the UC system. Teesha is dedicated to creating meaningful, positive change in higher education and public health, with a focus on supporting student success and well-being.