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Hey! My name is Sophie White and I am a senior down in sunny San Diego. This is my third wonderful year of serving on the CASL State Board. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have had to develop my leadership skills alongside the fantastic delegates of California. Beyond my love for CASL, I enjoy spending time going to my local farmers markets and having bonfires with my friends.
Hey! My name is Sophie White and I am a senior down in sunny San Diego. This is my third wonderful year of serving on the CASL State Board. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have had to develop my leadership skills alongside the fantastic delegates of California. Beyond my love for CASL, I enjoy spending time going to my local farmers markets and having bonfires with my friends.
Hey, everyone! My name is Tanner Schinderle. I’m an outgoing animal lover and TV watcher. I currently serve as the ASB President of my school as well as our Speech and Debate President. I’ve always been a believer in the idea of service above self as well as advocating for those around you. Going into my fourth and final year on the CASL State Board, I am so excited to make connections with all of you and continue to grow together! I am so grateful for this opportunity and I cant wait to meet all of you this year!
Hey, everyone! My name is Tanner Schinderle. I’m an outgoing animal lover and TV watcher. I currently serve as the ASB President of my school as well as our Speech and Debate President. I’ve always been a believer in the idea of service above self as well as advocating for those around you. Going into my fourth and final year on the CASL State Board, I am so excited to make connections with all of you and continue to grow together! I am so grateful for this opportunity and I cant wait to meet all of you this year!
Hey! My name is Bella (she/her). As someone who is fascinated by the world, I love to explore! You can find me experiencing rawness and emotion through dance, mental ruminations through VSauce rabbit holes, and small, treasured moments through the tea packets tucked into the corner of my pantry. As the Outreach Director, I’m excited to discover the uniqueness of each of you during our CASL journeys! CASLove!
Hey! My name is Bella (she/her). As someone who is fascinated by the world, I love to explore! You can find me experiencing rawness and emotion through dance, mental ruminations through VSauce rabbit holes, and small, treasured moments through the tea packets tucked into the corner of my pantry. As the Outreach Director, I’m excited to discover the uniqueness of each of you during our CASL journeys! CASLove!
hi everyone! with a new era of generational change, i am beyond ecstatic to be working with this year’s board to cultivate strength and curiosity leaders across the state can expand on uniquely. there’s no predicting what is going to come our way as we continue to rebuild and rebrand how we represent ourselves as student leaders, but this year will definitely bring new success. no words can express the appreciation i have for the opportunities CASL provides; i can’t wait to make new connections with schools and individuals as we go through this term! :)
hi everyone! with a new era of generational change, i am beyond ecstatic to be working with this year’s board to cultivate strength and curiosity leaders across the state can expand on uniquely. there’s no predicting what is going to come our way as we continue to rebuild and rebrand how we represent ourselves as student leaders, but this year will definitely bring new success. no words can express the appreciation i have for the opportunities CASL provides; i can’t wait to make new connections with schools and individuals as we go through this term! 🙂
Hey! My name is Sophie White and I am a senior down in sunny San Diego. This is my third wonderful year of serving on the CASL State Board. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have had to develop my leadership skills alongside the fantastic delegates of California. Beyond my love for CASL, I enjoy spending time going to my local farmers markets and having bonfires with my friends.
Hey, everyone! My name is Tanner Schinderle. I’m an outgoing animal lover and TV watcher. I currently serve as the ASB President of my school as well as our Speech and Debate President. I’ve always been a believer in the idea of service above self as well as advocating for those around you. Going into my fourth and final year on the CASL State Board, I am so excited to make connections with all of you and continue to grow together! I am so grateful for this opportunity and I cant wait to meet all of you this year!
Hey! My name is Bella (she/her). As someone who is fascinated by the world, I love to explore! You can find me experiencing rawness and emotion through dance, mental ruminations through VSauce rabbit holes, and small, treasured moments through the tea packets tucked into the corner of my pantry. As the Outreach Director, I’m excited to discover the uniqueness of each of you during our CASL journeys! CASLove!
hi everyone! with a new era of generational change, i am beyond ecstatic to be working with this year’s board to cultivate strength and curiosity leaders across the state can expand on uniquely. there’s no predicting what is going to come our way as we continue to rebuild and rebrand how we represent ourselves as student leaders, but this year will definitely bring new success. no words can express the appreciation i have for the opportunities CASL provides; i can’t wait to make new connections with schools and individuals as we go through this term! 🙂
Hi, everyone! My name's Keith Buenrostro and I'm a junior at Modesto High in Northern California. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to serve the delegates of California. In my free time, you can always find me outdoors, hiking, surfing, or playing waterpolo. I can't wait to connect with all of you! Always feel free to reach out to me with anything, or if you just want to talk!
Hi, everyone! My name’s Keith Buenrostro and I’m a junior at Modesto High in Northern California. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to serve the delegates of California. In my free time, you can always find me outdoors, hiking, surfing, or playing waterpolo. I can’t wait to connect with all of you! Always feel free to reach out to me with anything, or if you just want to talk!
Hey! I'm Ry Grady and I'm a sophomore out in Stockton. This is my first ever year on the CASL State Board. Some of my hobbies to do when I'm not helping out around with school is dancing, doing track, and being able to hang out with my friends. Ive been involved with leadership for 6 years and I can't wait to expand my leadership skills within CASL!!
Hey! I’m Ry Grady and I’m a sophomore out in Stockton. This is my first ever year on the CASL State Board. Some of my hobbies to do when I’m not helping out around with school is dancing, doing track, and being able to hang out with my friends. Ive been involved with leadership for 6 years and I can’t wait to expand my leadership skills within CASL!!
Hi there! My name is Lucy Goetz and I’m a senior from the Bay Area. I’m beyond excited to serve California throughout my first year as a Board Member! If I’m not making posters or joining Zoom calls, you can often find me wandering the aisles of a local bookstore, playing board games, writing poetry, or chasing sunsets.
Hi there! My name is Lucy Goetz and I’m a senior from the Bay Area. I’m beyond excited to serve California throughout my first year as a Board Member! If I’m not making posters or joining Zoom calls, you can often find me wandering the aisles of a local bookstore, playing board games, writing poetry, or chasing sunsets.
Hey, everyone! My name’s Ella and I’m a senior at Modesto HS. I am an avid beverage enthusiast (you will often spot me with a can of red bull or sprite) and love sunsets, laughing until my stomach hurts, and spending time outdoors. Don’t hesitate to DM me song recommendations, your favorite Dutch order, or just say hi! I’m so grateful for this opportunity to serve the delegates of California… I can’t wait to meet all of you!!
Hey, everyone! My name’s Ella and I’m a senior at Modesto HS. I am an avid beverage enthusiast (you will often spot me with a can of red bull or sprite) and love sunsets, laughing until my stomach hurts, and spending time outdoors. Don’t hesitate to DM me song recommendations, your favorite Dutch order, or just say hi! I’m so grateful for this opportunity to serve the delegates of California… I can’t wait to meet all of you!!
Hi, everyone! My name’s Keith Buenrostro and I’m a junior at Modesto High in Northern California. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to serve the delegates of California. In my free time, you can always find me outdoors, hiking, surfing, or playing waterpolo. I can’t wait to connect with all of you! Always feel free to reach out to me with anything, or if you just want to talk!
Hey! I’m Ry Grady and I’m a sophomore out in Stockton. This is my first ever year on the CASL State Board. Some of my hobbies to do when I’m not helping out around with school is dancing, doing track, and being able to hang out with my friends. Ive been involved with leadership for 6 years and I can’t wait to expand my leadership skills within CASL!!
Hi there! My name is Lucy Goetz and I’m a senior from the Bay Area. I’m beyond excited to serve California throughout my first year as a Board Member! If I’m not making posters or joining Zoom calls, you can often find me wandering the aisles of a local bookstore, playing board games, writing poetry, or chasing sunsets.
Hey, everyone! My name’s Ella and I’m a senior at Modesto HS. I am an avid beverage enthusiast (you will often spot me with a can of red bull or sprite) and love sunsets, laughing until my stomach hurts, and spending time outdoors. Don’t hesitate to DM me song recommendations, your favorite Dutch order, or just say hi! I’m so grateful for this opportunity to serve the delegates of California… I can’t wait to meet all of you!!
Hey there, my name’s Diane! In my down time, I absolutely love getting lost in books, mostly rom-coms, contemporary, or self-help. You can also likely find me creating hyper-specific Spotify playlists with too much Taylor Swift in them. At school, I serve in our leadership program, & am the President of the Racial Justice League Club and the Asian Pacific Islander Club. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Hey there, my name’s Diane! In my down time, I absolutely love getting lost in books, mostly rom-coms, contemporary, or self-help. You can also likely find me creating hyper-specific Spotify playlists with too much Taylor Swift in them. At school, I serve in our leadership program, & am the President of the Racial Justice League Club and the Asian Pacific Islander Club. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat!
HEY HEY!! My name is Mihira Murthy and I'm so honored to state that I'm a Northern Regional Director repping the Bay :)) As a first timer on the CASL State Board, I am beyond ecstatic to serve and meet all of you through this exciting experience. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing volleyball, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends.
HEY HEY!! My name is Mihira Murthy and I’m so honored to state that I’m a Northern Regional Director repping the Bay :)) As a first timer on the CASL State Board, I am beyond ecstatic to serve and meet all of you through this exciting experience. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing volleyball, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends.
Hi!! I’m Giana and this will be my second year serving on the board as a southern regional director. Now that I’ve spent a year with CASL, I feel incredibly prepared to best serve all of you this upcoming year. I feel very lucky to be part of this community, and I hope to utilize this incredible opportunity to the max! I am dedicating to working hard to serve all of Californias wonderful delegates. I can’t wait to see you all at our 2023 conference!
Hi!! I’m Giana and this will be my second year serving on the board as a southern regional director. Now that I’ve spent a year with CASL, I feel incredibly prepared to best serve all of you this upcoming year. I feel very lucky to be part of this community, and I hope to utilize this incredible opportunity to the max! I am dedicating to working hard to serve all of Californias wonderful delegates. I can’t wait to see you all at our 2023 conference!
What's good!! My name is Daniel Choi, and I'm so excited to be serving as the CASL Southern Director. I live in Chino Hills, part of the ASB Executive board in Ayala High School, and much more! I love talking to people about literally anything, so feel free to say hi! I also love playing the piano especially Kanye West songs, and playing tennis with my friends:)
What’s good!! My name is Daniel Choi, and I’m so excited to be serving as the CASL Southern Director. I live in Chino Hills, part of the ASB Executive board in Ayala High School, and much more! I love talking to people about literally anything, so feel free to say hi! I also love playing the piano especially Kanye West songs, and playing tennis with my friends:)
Hey there, my name’s Diane! In my down time, I absolutely love getting lost in books, mostly rom-coms, contemporary, or self-help. You can also likely find me creating hyper-specific Spotify playlists with too much Taylor Swift in them. At school, I serve in our leadership program, & am the President of the Racial Justice League Club and the Asian Pacific Islander Club. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat!
HEY HEY!! My name is Mihira Murthy and I’m so honored to state that I’m a Northern Regional Director repping the Bay :)) As a first timer on the CASL State Board, I am beyond ecstatic to serve and meet all of you through this exciting experience. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing volleyball, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends.
Hi!! I’m Giana and this will be my second year serving on the board as a southern regional director. Now that I’ve spent a year with CASL, I feel incredibly prepared to best serve all of you this upcoming year. I feel very lucky to be part of this community, and I hope to utilize this incredible opportunity to the max! I am dedicating to working hard to serve all of Californias wonderful delegates. I can’t wait to see you all at our 2023 conference!
What’s good!! My name is Daniel Choi, and I’m so excited to be serving as the CASL Southern Director. I live in Chino Hills, part of the ASB Executive board in Ayala High School, and much more! I love talking to people about literally anything, so feel free to say hi! I also love playing the piano especially Kanye West songs, and playing tennis with my friends:)
Hi everyone!! My name is Angela Rico and I am a junior living in sublime San Marcos. I am so excited and thankful for the opportunity to serve on the CASL State Board, helping ensure all students find equitable and accessible equal opportunities state-wide! Beyond leadership, I enjoy listening to music, baking, going to the beach, and being with people I love. Feel free to reach out, I would love to meet each and every one of you!!
Hi everyone!! My name is Angela Rico and I am a junior living in sublime San Marcos. I am so excited and thankful for the opportunity to serve on the CASL State Board, helping ensure all students find equitable and accessible equal opportunities state-wide! Beyond leadership, I enjoy listening to music, baking, going to the beach, and being with people I love. Feel free to reach out, I would love to meet each and every one of you!! <33
Hey!! I'm Gabby! My personality is ENFJ-T, and my pronouns are she/her!! I'm the USB President at Ayala High School & am also in theatre! I love sharing my passion for leadership through clubs on my campus such as my own (@findkindclub)! I also love SoCal winters, cotton candy grapes, boba, playing the piano, traveling, and meeting new people! If you're reading this, know that you are so loved!
Hey!! I’m Gabby! My personality is ENFJ-T, and my pronouns are she/her!! I’m the USB President at Ayala High School & am also in theatre! I love sharing my passion for leadership through clubs on my campus such as my own (@findkindclub)! I also love SoCal winters, cotton candy grapes, boba, playing the piano, traveling, and meeting new people! If you’re reading this, know that you are so loved!
Hi, my name is Anna Toomey, and I am a senior at Crescenta Valley High School. This is my first year serving on the CASL State Board as a Southern Regional Director, and I’m so excited to be a part of this amazing program! I serve as ASB President at my school, and outside of school I participate in Youth and Government. In my freetime, I love to play ukulele and try the new Crumbl Cookie flavors with my friends.
Hi, my name is Anna Toomey, and I am a senior at Crescenta Valley High School. This is my first year serving on the CASL State Board as a Southern Regional Director, and I’m so excited to be a part of this amazing program! I serve as ASB President at my school, and outside of school I participate in Youth and Government. In my freetime, I love to play ukulele and try the new Crumbl Cookie flavors with my friends.
Hey guys!! My name is Eva Yassine and I am a junior at San Dimas High School. I have been involved in ASB since 5th grade and am SO excited to start my CASL journey this year! Some things about me is that I love to dance, go to the beach, and travel the world with my fantastic family. I have been dancing since I was two and competing since I was six. I have been dreaming about serving young leaders through CASL since being introduced to the program in elementary school. I could not be more thrilled to serve as a southern director on your 2023 CASL State Board and can’t wait to see what this year holds!!
Hey guys!! My name is Eva Yassine and I am a junior at San Dimas High School. I have been involved in ASB since 5th grade and am SO excited to start my CASL journey this year! Some things about me is that I love to dance, go to the beach, and travel the world with my fantastic family. I have been dancing since I was two and competing since I was six. I have been dreaming about serving young leaders through CASL since being introduced to the program in elementary school. I could not be more thrilled to serve as a southern director on your 2023 CASL State Board and can’t wait to see what this year holds!!
Hi everyone!! My name is Angela Rico and I am a junior living in sublime San Marcos. I am so excited and thankful for the opportunity to serve on the CASL State Board, helping ensure all students find equitable and accessible equal opportunities state-wide! Beyond leadership, I enjoy listening to music, baking, going to the beach, and being with people I love. Feel free to reach out, I would love to meet each and every one of you!! <33
Hey!! I’m Gabby! My personality is ENFJ-T, and my pronouns are she/her!! I’m the USB President at Ayala High School & am also in theatre! I love sharing my passion for leadership through clubs on my campus such as my own (@findkindclub)! I also love SoCal winters, cotton candy grapes, boba, playing the piano, traveling, and meeting new people! If you’re reading this, know that you are so loved!
Hi, my name is Anna Toomey, and I am a senior at Crescenta Valley High School. This is my first year serving on the CASL State Board as a Southern Regional Director, and I’m so excited to be a part of this amazing program! I serve as ASB President at my school, and outside of school I participate in Youth and Government. In my freetime, I love to play ukulele and try the new Crumbl Cookie flavors with my friends.
Hey guys!! My name is Eva Yassine and I am a junior at San Dimas High School. I have been involved in ASB since 5th grade and am SO excited to start my CASL journey this year! Some things about me is that I love to dance, go to the beach, and travel the world with my fantastic family. I have been dancing since I was two and competing since I was six. I have been dreaming about serving young leaders through CASL since being introduced to the program in elementary school. I could not be more thrilled to serve as a southern director on your 2023 CASL State Board and can’t wait to see what this year holds!!
Hey there! My name is Vanessa Sandoval, and I am a senior at San Dimas High School (go Saints!) I'm beyond stoked to work alongside the amazing individuals on the CASL State Board, as well as serve and meet the delegates of California. In my spare time, I love gardening, looking at the moon on a clear night, bee keeping with my Abuelo, and spending time with friends and family.
Hey there! My name is Vanessa Sandoval, and I am a senior at San Dimas High School (go Saints!) I’m beyond stoked to work alongside the amazing individuals on the CASL State Board, as well as serve and meet the delegates of California. In my spare time, I love gardening, looking at the moon on a clear night, bee keeping with my Abuelo, and spending time with friends and family.
Hey everyone! My name is Nandini Bhatter (she/her), and I am a freshman at Irvington High School. I am so excited to have this opportunity that will help me on my leadership journey. Alongside leadership, I enjoy meeting up with friends and loved ones, as well as exploring new genres of music!
Hey everyone! My name is Nandini Bhatter (she/her), and I am a freshman at Irvington High School. I am so excited to have this opportunity that will help me on my leadership journey. Alongside leadership, I enjoy meeting up with friends and loved ones, as well as exploring new genres of music!
Hey! My name is Khushi Shukla and I am a freshman this year. This is my first year serving on the CASL Board and I am sure it will be an amazing year. I am so thankful for this opportunity to serve California’s leaders. I love doing martial arts as a sport and listening to k-pop. I am so excited to be on this years CASL Board and I hope to serve you guys to my fullest!
Hey! My name is Khushi Shukla and I am a freshman this year. This is my first year serving on the CASL Board and I am sure it will be an amazing year. I am so thankful for this opportunity to serve California’s leaders. I love doing martial arts as a sport and listening to k-pop. I am so excited to be on this years CASL Board and I hope to serve you guys to my fullest!
Hi!!! My name is Aarush Gupta, and I'm super excited to serve on the CASL Board this year!!! I'm extremely grateful for the chance to meet new people and improve my leadership skills!! My pronouns are he/him and some fun facts about me is that I play the piano, and I love Rubik's cubes!
Hi!!! My name is Aarush Gupta, and I’m super excited to serve on the CASL Board this year!!! I’m extremely grateful for the chance to meet new people and improve my leadership skills!! My pronouns are he/him and some fun facts about me is that I play the piano, and I love Rubik’s cubes!
Hey there! My name is Vanessa Sandoval, and I am a senior at San Dimas High School (go Saints!) I’m beyond stoked to work alongside the amazing individuals on the CASL State Board, as well as serve and meet the delegates of California. In my spare time, I love gardening, looking at the moon on a clear night, bee keeping with my Abuelo, and spending time with friends and family.
Hey everyone! My name is Nandini Bhatter (she/her), and I am a freshman at Irvington High School. I am so excited to have this opportunity that will help me on my leadership journey. Alongside leadership, I enjoy meeting up with friends and loved ones, as well as exploring new genres of music!
Hey! My name is Khushi Shukla and I am a freshman this year. This is my first year serving on the CASL Board and I am sure it will be an amazing year. I am so thankful for this opportunity to serve California’s leaders. I love doing martial arts as a sport and listening to k-pop. I am so excited to be on this years CASL Board and I hope to serve you guys to my fullest!
Hi!!! My name is Aarush Gupta, and I’m super excited to serve on the CASL Board this year!!! I’m extremely grateful for the chance to meet new people and improve my leadership skills!! My pronouns are he/him and some fun facts about me is that I play the piano, and I love Rubik’s cubes!
Hi everyone! My name is Anna Hun, my pronouns are she/her, and I’m a senior at Duncan Polytechnical High School. You’ll most likely find me creating graphics, reading romance novels, or playing with my cat (his name is Apricat). This year, I look forward to learning new things and growing within leadership and media. I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to make connections with all of you this year! Sending lots of CASLove!
Hi everyone! My name is Anna Hun, my pronouns are she/her, and I’m a senior at Duncan Polytechnical High School. You’ll most likely find me creating graphics, reading romance novels, or playing with my cat (his name is Apricat). This year, I look forward to learning new things and growing within leadership and media. I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to make connections with all of you this year! Sending lots of CASLove!
HEY HEY HEY! I’m Candice
HEY HEY HEY! I’m Candice<333 I would say that I am a very chaotic, creative, and free-spirited soul who doesn't stop within boundaries. I enjoy investing time into polishing my media techniques and continuously learning about the world of design. When I am not doing the latter, you can catch me binging Studio Ghibli films and vibing to music. That’s it for now! Catch you later my besto friendo!
Hey hey! My name is Maria, my pronouns are she/her and you can find me reading books from BookTok, editing videos for my school’s broadcasting committee, or chasing my little brother around the house. I am thrilled to see what this year will bring as we transition back to in-person and I can’t wait to meet you all! Please reach out if you have any book recommendations or want to know my recommendations!
Hey hey! My name is Maria, my pronouns are she/her and you can find me reading books from BookTok, editing videos for my school’s broadcasting committee, or chasing my little brother around the house. I am thrilled to see what this year will bring as we transition back to in-person and I can’t wait to meet you all! Please reach out if you have any book recommendations or want to know my recommendations!
Xin Chao! My name is Pham and I serve as a Media Director on this year’s CASL State Board. A little about me, I serve on the Riverside City Youth Council and as my school’s ASB Secretary. I love trying different cultural foods, taking x0.5 pics, and getting involved politically to advocate for the people. You also won’t see me anywhere without my AirPods!! Don’t hesitate to dm/email me, much CASLove
Xin Chao! My name is Pham and I serve as a Media Director on this year’s CASL State Board. A little about me, I serve on the Riverside City Youth Council and as my school’s ASB Secretary. I love trying different cultural foods, taking x0.5 pics, and getting involved politically to advocate for the people. You also won’t see me anywhere without my AirPods!! Don’t hesitate to dm/email me, much CASLove <3
Hi everyone! My name is Anna Hun, my pronouns are she/her, and I’m a senior at Duncan Polytechnical High School. You’ll most likely find me creating graphics, reading romance novels, or playing with my cat (his name is Apricat). This year, I look forward to learning new things and growing within leadership and media. I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to make connections with all of you this year! Sending lots of CASLove!
HEY HEY HEY! I’m Candice<333 I would say that I am a very chaotic, creative, and free-spirited soul who doesn't stop within boundaries. I enjoy investing time into polishing my media techniques and continuously learning about the world of design. When I am not doing the latter, you can catch me binging Studio Ghibli films and vibing to music. That’s it for now! Catch you later my besto friendo!
Hey hey! My name is Maria, my pronouns are she/her and you can find me reading books from BookTok, editing videos for my school’s broadcasting committee, or chasing my little brother around the house. I am thrilled to see what this year will bring as we transition back to in-person and I can’t wait to meet you all! Please reach out if you have any book recommendations or want to know my recommendations!
Xin Chao! My name is Pham and I serve as a Media Director on this year’s CASL State Board. A little about me, I serve on the Riverside City Youth Council and as my school’s ASB Secretary. I love trying different cultural foods, taking x0.5 pics, and getting involved politically to advocate for the people. You also won’t see me anywhere without my AirPods!! Don’t hesitate to dm/email me, much CASLove <3
Meet The Board
Meet The Board