Sohum Shah

Sohum Shah, a student at Sage Hill School in Orange County, California, is Class President, Vice President of the Orange County Friday Night Live Club, and a national debate champion. He has worked to expand access to public speaking education through outreach programs and nonprofit partnerships, and he has contributed to policy and research projects focused on youth development and civic initiatives. As a dedicated Boys Scout, Sohum continues to grow his leadership through service and project-based work. In his free time, he enjoys taking on new leadership challenges, exploring ideas in public service and education, and playing basketball. Sohum hopes to continue creating opportunities for youth engagement in policy and community leadership.