Tejaswini Samanta, a 17-year-old high school senior currently residing in New Delhi, India, is passionate about Earth Sciences and aspires to pursue higher education in this field. She loves to code and expresses herself through writing, capturing the beauty of nature and joy of travel. Tejaswini is a dedicated advocate for environmental sustainability and 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle). She actively contributes to this cause by collaborating with a nonprofit organization to support the specially abled and under-resourced individuals. Tejaswini's diverse background includes academic research and she actively engages with underprivileged communities in her locality, working on gender empowerment programs with GirlUp (UN).

As a young advocate for sustainable and human development, she is eager to meet and network with passionate youth leaders and professionals around the world for the opportunity to discuss and learn about the most important economic, political, and social issues. Her ultimate mission is to align with empowering people to make the world a better place through positive action.