The 2025-2026 WRTL Teen Board

The Wise Readers to Leaders Teen Board is an opportunity for exemplary Junior Literacy Leaders (JLLs) from our summer program to continue to be engaged in leadership, development, programming, and planning for Wise Readers to Leaders throughout the school year. The Teen Board meets several times during the year to oversee many of the important year-round activities of Wise Readers. This year we have 130 Teen Board Members!

The WRTL Teen Board is divided into five Committees, each with its own unique responsibilities and chairs who lead their committee. In addition to the committee responsibilities, Teen Board Members help plan events and lead Junior Literacy Leader interviews and training.

Miyah Lederer – Co-President

Miyah Lederer is a senior at Milken and serves as Co-President of Wise Readers to Leaders, where she oversees the Events Committee. In her role, she coordinates meetings and plans initiatives that strengthen connections within the WRTL community. She works closely with staff and board members to support literacy programs and organize events that engage both volunteers and students. Her favorite part of WRTL is connecting with the scholars and watching them grow over time.

Celine Peykar – Co-President

Celine Peykar, Co-President and Exec. Committee Partner of the Enrichment Committee at Wise Readers, is a senior at Windward School in Los Angeles. She has been an active and dedicated member of the organization for the past four years, starting as a Junior Literacy Leader in the Summer Literacy Program 2022. Since then, she has done remote reading tutoring, led and created her own Spanish Enrichment classes, and now runs the entire Teen Board and Enrichment Committee. Wise Readers to Leaders has impacted her in numerous aspects that have helped her grow and learn more about her community. WRTL has taught her how to become an upstander for her community and the importance of caring for each and every single individual. She has created strong and meaningful relationships with each of the scholars, and has been able to see such a positive impact on their lives, providing them with a nurturing and educational environment.

Maya Kamrava – Secretary

Maya serves as Secretary and a Committee Partner on the Digital Marketing Board. She also leads the Wise Readers to Leaders Club at Brentwood School, where she helps inspire student involvement in service and literacy initiatives. Through her work, Maya supports digital outreach, organizes communication, and works towards Wise Readers to Leaders’ mission of empowering children through education and mentorship.

Devyn Kadosh – Digital Marketting Committee Chair

Devyn Kadosh is a junior at Milken Community High School and an active member of the Wise Readers to Leaders community. She serves as a Junior Literacy Leader during the summer and a remote math tutor throughout the school year. This year, Devyn is also the chair of the Digital Marketing Committee, where she works alongside Maya Kamrava to manage the organization’s Instagram account and promote Wise Readers to Leaders across digital platforms. She is excited to see all that the Teen Board can accomplish this year.

 

Lucy Isaacs – Engagement and Recruitment Committee Co-Chair

Lucy Isaacs is a junior at Cleveland High School and a dedicated member of the Wise Readers to Leaders community. This year marks her third year as a remote math tutor and her continued role as a Junior Literacy Leader in the summer program. Lucy is excited to continue supporting students and helping them grow throughout another amazing year.

Amelia Sarkisian – Enrichment Committee Co-Chair

Amelia is a junior at Brentwood School and has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Wise Readers to Leaders teen board, summer literacy camp, and year-round tutoring programs for three years. She fell in love with teaching through the organization and has grown into leadership roles throughout her time with WRTL. Amelia has learned problem solving skills, the importance of hard work and patience, and the impact that thoughtful, attentive educators and volunteers can have on the amazing children of Title I schools!

 

Ramya Karumanchi – Events Committee Co-Chair

Ramya Karumanchi is a senior at Marlborough School. This is Ramya’s fifth year of being involved with Wise Readers To Leaders. She started off as a Remote Reading Tutor in eighth grade and eventually began being both a Remote Reading and Math Tutor. She’s been a JLL for four summers at multiple different Wise Readers sites. This is also her fourth year on the Teen Board and has previously been on the Events and Enrichment committees. She’s so excited to finish out her last year on the Teen Board being the Co-Chair of the Events Committee!

Maya Schwarz – Events Committee Co-Chair

Maya Schwarz is a Junior at Cleveland High School Humanities Magnet. Her involvement with WRTL started in the summer of 2023, before her freshman year of high school. Since her initial involvement as a member of WRTL, Maya has contributed as a Junior Literacy Leader, Teen Board Member, and Remote Tutor. She has enjoyed her experiences with the Teen Board and is currently serving as the Co-Chair of the Events Committee. Maya’s involvement with WRTL has taught her about supporting and encouraging children of all ages, while providing leadership and social skills that will continue to be useful tools for her throughout her college and career paths. Maya is so grateful that she has been given the opportunity to volunteer with such an amazing organization!

 

Caitlin Cohen – Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

Caitlin Cohen, a senior at Windward School, has been involved with Wise Readers to Leaders for the past two years. As a tutor, she is passionate about working with students and inspiring a lifelong love of reading. Caitlin strives to create a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive and feel confident as a learner.

Everson Essner – Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

Everson Essner is a senior in high school who has been a remote math tutor with Wise Readers to Leaders since freshman year. In addition to tutoring, Everson serves as a Teen Board member and co-chair of the Fundraising Committee. With interests in writing, music, and sunshine, Everson brings creativity and enthusiasm to every aspect of their involvement with WRTL and looks forward to another great year.

Ethan Tabibian – Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

Ethan Tabibian served as a Junior Literacy Leader with Wise Readers to Leaders this past summer, where he loved reading to children and helping foster a love of learning. Since then, he has helped organize and promote book donation drives, ensuring that scholars have access to engaging stories and learning materials that spark curiosity and a lifelong passion for reading.