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Meet the Team

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CO-CEO

Angela Wu

Nice to meet you!

My name is Angela Wu and I'm the founder & Co-CEO of the Cortex Project. 

As someone who's currently struggling with mental health, it feels frustrating and isolating when you're unable to be heard. So I've created this non-profit organization to spread awareness, knowledge, and a safe space for everyone dealing with Mental Health!

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CO-CEO

Nidhisha Balagowni

Hey!

I am Nidhisha Balagowni, I am the Co-CEO of the Cortex Project. As an individual who struggled with mental health herself and constantly surrounded by peers struggling with mental health, I strive to help others find ways to understand and cope with what they are struggling with.

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Intern

Naysa Dhanokar

Hello everyone!

I am Naysa Dhanokar a rising Senior at Great Valley High School. I am very passionate about mental health as I have had some of my own struggles with it. With this platform I wish to make it a little less painful for everyone out there.

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Digital Arts Media Intern

Aaliyah Summons

What's up!

My name is Aaliyah Summons. I am an 18-year-old singer-songwriter. Currently, I am studying at Berklee College of Music as a Songwriting and Production major. I am a volunteer in my community and work each day to be a positive role model for those around me. 

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Blog Writer Intern

Janisha Balagowni

Hello guys!

I am Janisha Balagowni and studying at Immaculata university as a Bio major. As someone going into a healthcare field, mental health is a topic that is not talked about enough and I wish to create a space where we can comfortably talk about mental health struggles while eliminating the stigma that surrounds it. I’m excited to be a part of this team and to see the change we bring! 

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Digital Art Intern (Animations)

Thuy-Tien Tran

Hi!

My name is Thuy-Tien Tran and I am a self-taught animator and comic artist. While those are activities I pursue on the side of my biology and premedical studies, I find creating art can have amazing applications in other fields, especially mental health! I wish to use my art to help others and tell stories of hope. 

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Digital Arts Media Intern

Nkosinami Mazibuko

Greetings!

My name is Nkosinami Mazibuko, from South Africa. I want to share my knowledge on mental health issues and spread awareness through Social media. I'm currently working on informational/engaging posts for Cortex Project! My goal is to help uplift & encourage healthy  mindsets for our community & the world!

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