Today we’d like to introduce you to Nishi Soni.
Hi Nishi, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
PrePAIR Mentors found its start in 2022 as a student-led nonprofit organization aimed to impact the lives of high school students through mentor experiences, group lectures, international philanthropy, and one-on-one mentoring.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
As a student-led nonprofit, PrePAIR Mentors champions diversity, inclusivity, and most importantly, belonging. We foster safe, small spaces for students to come together and innovate through mentor lectures and volunteer events. Some of our largest projects include our We Got Your Back Supply Drive in partnership with Rebuilding our Community Nigeria and We Got Your Back International with representatives in Guatemala, India, and Nigeria; through our drives we were able to raise over 600 school supplies to distribute to over 300 special-needs children in India. We’ve also been invited to host an educational booth at Society for Science’s 2023 ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) Regeneron where we expanded our mission by performing an in-person science trial, stimulating the Effects of Intoxication on Cognitive Function with over 200 participants.
Our President and Founder, Nishi Soni, has been crowned Distinguished Young Woman of Collin County for her leadership and impact in PrePAIR Mentors and will be advancing to the National Qualifier in 2024! She’s also received the Community Contributions award from Frisco Independent School District, which honored one student out of 2,600 for their community impact in Frisco and beyond.
Current projects include our ongoing Full-Time STEM Mentoring Program. We have over 50 student mentors commuting to various middle schools three times a week to mentor 250 students individually in the fields of General Science, Science Fair Competitions, and Math and Science UIL Competitions; last year, 3 Science Fair competitors placed at the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair. We are excited to see where our competitors go this year! We’re also working with the Deputy Mayor of Frisco, Ms. Angelia Pelham, by championing women’s inclusivity and safe spaces. Other events include bringing in mentors to give interactive lectures and frequent volunteer events to create care packages for children through our We Got Your Back Supply Drive.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
PrePAIR Mentors is excited to reach the collegiate level next year at multiple universities! We’re excited to continue implementing leadership at a global scale, championing values of unity, collaboration, and creation. Only together can we “Prepair for the Future.”
Contact Info:
- Website: prepairmentors.org
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepairmentors/
- Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/prepairmentors
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/prepairmentors
- Other: linktr.ee/prepairmentors
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Allison Qiu
