Chloe is a junior at McLean High School and a cancer advocate. Inspired by her personal journey as a bone marrow donor to her mother during her battle with leukemia, she witnessed both the emotional toll of cancer and the lifesaving role of medical literacy. Determined to make a difference, Chloe founded YouEmpowered, a platform that demystifies cancer care, empowers families with accessible information, and amplifies the patient voice. She also serves as a legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society CAN and a Junior Leadership Team member of Blood Cancer United (previously the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). 

Beyond advocacy, Chloe is a 2025 Regeneron ISEF Grand Prize winner for her immunotherapy research, a research intern at the Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a clinical volunteer working with physicians. She hopes to bridge her passion for science with policy advocacy, strengthening the patient voice, and advancing healthcare access.​​

Raghav is a junior at McLean High School and a neuroscience researcher. Inspired by his aunt’s battle against cancer, Raghav became passionate about understanding the science behind chronic illness and advancing health equity. This commitment has driven him to advocate for blood cancer patients with Blood Cancer United (previously the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). He has conducted research through Johns Hopkins University, where he evaluated the strengths and limitations of new ADHD treatments. Currently, he is conducting a research project on spinal disorders.

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Beyond research, Raghav works directly with patients as a veterinary intern. Through YouEmpowered, Raghav hopes to use his experience and voice to connect medicine, empathy, and advocacy, ensuring that research makes a meaningful impact on patients and families.​​

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Caleb is a senior at McLean High School, passionate about using Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) to augment digital health. He has prior research experience in using ML to uncover genetic drivers of neurodegenerative diseases. Caleb is a co-founder of Oncura, a platform that helps overwhelmed and stressed cancer patients quickly find appropriate oncology care and communicate symptoms more effectively during appointments to streamline the care process.

Meg is a medical student at the Georgetown University School of Medicine with a deep interest in patient-centered care. While still exploring different specialties, she is especially drawn to fields that cultivate long-term, meaningful relationships with patients. She finds oncology particularly compelling for its unique integration of clinical expertise with compassionate support. Through YouEmpowered, Meg hopes to contribute to a culture of empathy and education that empowers patients and families throughout their care journeys.​

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​Kathy is a Ph.D. student in Tumor Biology at Georgetown University, where she studies the effect of obesity-related estrone and inflammation on NK cell dysfunction in ER⁺ breast cancer. She graduated from New York University in 2024 with a degree in Biology. During her previous two-year internship at the National Cancer Institute, she deepened her passion for cancer research. As an aspiring principal investigator in cancer immunology, Kathy is dedicated to ensuring her scientific discoveries translate into accessible knowledge and meaningful therapies that improve patients’ lives.​

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Catherine is an MD/PhD student at Georgetown University investigating the molecular mechanisms of cancer. Raised in Washington, DC, she earned dual undergraduate degrees in Biology and Hispanic Studies from William & Mary. She went on to work as a research technician in the Young Lab at the Whitehead Institute, where she studied the chemical environment of biomolecular condensates through both experimental and computational methods. Her fascination with how molecular biology can impact patient care and outcomes drove her interest in cancer research. Catherine is dedicated to integrating scientific research, computational biology, and clinical practice to improve patient quality of life.