Evon Mahesh
Evon Mahesh is a student at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, and the Field Director at Student Voice. Their work starting in high school has always been centered around student-centered learning, transformational school models, and making sure that marginalized youth's voices and perspectives are the drivers of school change. In their role at Student Voice, Evon supports the organization's programs, which focus on equipping high school students as storytellers, organizers, and institutional partners. Evon believes in and strives toward a world where education spans beyond classroom walls, where learners drive their own experiences, and where community connection and exploration are at the heart of schooling.