Varnika Arun is a high school junior from San Jose, California, passionate about research, advocacy, and leadership. She works on youth mental health reform with the Santa Clara County Youth Task Force and researches public policy issues like space debris. As an opinion writer for her school’s newspaper, she highlights key social and political topics. She also collaborates with the United Nations Association on climate and sustainability efforts. Dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices, she aims to shape policies that drive real change.

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