Aware and Empowered

Rakhi Jain, a senior at Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts, born in Odisha and remains deeply connected to it's culture. Trained in Odissi dance, she values her state’s artistic heritage while working to address the challenges faced by its people. She is the filmmaker of Weight of Stone, a documentary on the struggles of traditional artisans. Alongside this, she has researched environmental issues such as microplastic pollution and designed initiatives to make legal knowledge accessible to young people. Guided by the belief that youth are not only future leaders but changemakers of today, she continues her efforts with commitment and purpose.