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Leadership Team
Somik Baweja
Audrey Setiawan
Audrey Setiawan
Founder and President
Somik Baweja is a senior at Dunlap High School. He has a strong passion for Finance and Economics as well as giving back to his community. Somik is the co-founder and president of his school’s investment club, where he helps educate members on various aspects of financial markets. Somik also interns at his local Habi
Founder and President
Somik Baweja is a senior at Dunlap High School. He has a strong passion for Finance and Economics as well as giving back to his community. Somik is the co-founder and president of his school’s investment club, where he helps educate members on various aspects of financial markets. Somik also interns at his local Habitat for Humanity chapter, where he strategically sources products for the ReStore, boosting revenue to fund more home-building projects. In his free time, he enjoys flying drones, watching movies and shows, and hanging out with friends.
Audrey Setiawan
Audrey Setiawan
Audrey Setiawan
Vice President
Audrey Setiawan is a high school senior in Chicago. She is an adventurous person who puts her all into everything she does. From advocating for Asian American issues to spreading financial literacy, Audrey seeks to change the world one step at a time. In her free time, she enjoys cafe hopping, vlogging, and discovering new
Vice President
Audrey Setiawan is a high school senior in Chicago. She is an adventurous person who puts her all into everything she does. From advocating for Asian American issues to spreading financial literacy, Audrey seeks to change the world one step at a time. In her free time, she enjoys cafe hopping, vlogging, and discovering new hangout spots downtown with her friends. She can't wait for everyone to see what BRIGHT has in store!
Zahid Syed
Audrey Setiawan
Marvi Pabrekar
Chief Technology Officer and Director
Zahid Syed is a high school junior based in Boston. with a passion for physics, robotics, and innovative technologies. As CTO of Bright Finance, he oversees website management and leads the development of interactive financial simulations. He is eager to support BRIGHT's mission of empowering individuals through innovative financial literacy.
Marvi Pabrekar
Marvi Pabrekar
Marvi Pabrekar
Director of Operations
Marvi Pabrekar is currently a junior in high school and plans to major in finance in college. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and playing games with her sister. She hopes to inspire and educate others.
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Aien Du
Marvi Pabrekar
Hannah Tran
Director of Communications
Aien Du is a junior at St. John's School in Houston, Texas. She is a swimmer, journalist, and pianist who loves fashion and the color pink. In the future, she hopes to become an entrepreneur or economist.
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Hannah Tran
Marvi Pabrekar
Hannah Tran
Media Director
Hannah Tran is a high school senior from Chicago and a creative, passionate person who aims to inspire others through her work. She enjoys creating an environment of inclusivity and accessibility, which is what drew her to BRIGHT's mission. In her free time, she likes to travel, scrapbook, and go to concerts.
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Rizqi Suryoputro
Rizqi Suryoputro
Rizqi Suryoputro
Assistant Media Chair
Rizqi Suryoputro is currently a sophomore living in Chicago, IL. She is the assistant media chair, which means she helps create all the posts for BRIGHT's social media platforms. She has a strong interest in finance and plans to major in a related field when she goes to college. Rizqi believes that financial literacy
Assistant Media Chair
Rizqi Suryoputro is currently a sophomore living in Chicago, IL. She is the assistant media chair, which means she helps create all the posts for BRIGHT's social media platforms. She has a strong interest in finance and plans to major in a related field when she goes to college. Rizqi believes that financial literacy is an important topic everyone should know the basics of. Outside of BRIGHT, she enjoys dancing, digital art, and teaching. She looks forward to meeting other students who are interested in BRIGHT and financial literacy!
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Suhruth Koneru
Rizqi Suryoputro
Rizqi Suryoputro
Assistant Director of Communications
Suhruth Koneru is from Waxhaw, NC, and serves as the assistant communications director for BRIGHT. He joined BRIGHT because he was inspired by the cause and initiative, and he wanted to help make a difference in the community by educating people about the importance of financial literacy. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and going on walks.
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Max Rubenstein
Rizqi Suryoputro
Max Rubenstein
Assistant Director of Operations
Max Rubenstein is the Assistant Operations Director of BRIGHT Financial Literacy, and a Sophomore at Jones College Prep. Max has a history of stewardship and service to his community and school including starting an environmental awareness club in addition to work with The Chicago Food Depository. Addition
Assistant Director of Operations
Max Rubenstein is the Assistant Operations Director of BRIGHT Financial Literacy, and a Sophomore at Jones College Prep. Max has a history of stewardship and service to his community and school including starting an environmental awareness club in addition to work with The Chicago Food Depository. Additionally Max is passionate about academic excellence and furthering his knowledge in business. Max has worked as an intern for Becker's Healthcare, where as an employee he sold over $300,000 in sponsorships, in addition to being the Treasurer of the Future Business Leaders of America. Max is passionate about public speaking and debate, having won and placed in many national and international competitions. As a member of Jones' varsity chess team, Max has an innate ability to rally a team and be a cohesive member of various academic teams throughout his school tenure. Max is a big brother and a champion for his family and his community.