Priya Yamada, from Chicago, IL, she/her, is a junior in high school. After graduation, she hopes to study psychology and theater in college.

Priya enjoys dancing ballet, modern and hip hop, and is involved in helping to teach younger dancers at her dance school. She hopes to create uplifting and accepting spaces for kids to grow and develop their own way and at their own pace. She joined The Neurodiversity Alliance to help normalize neurodiversity and foster pride in being part of the community.