LEADING Social change with art & action
Empowering communities through innovative social entrepreneurship.
About TealTie
Finding creative ways to combine art and action has always been a significant part of my identity. I am the founder of a 501(c)(3) non-profit empowering young survivors of sexual assault through art, fashion, community, and advocacy to amplify youth voices for lasting change
Music making a difference
Started playing for older adults with cognitive decline at assisted living centers in Maryland
Continued to play at the Senior Center for older adults experiencing loneliness in Chicagoland
Launched my music channel (@anyaram.music) to inspire youth to embrace their authentic voices
honors & awards
Illinois Music Association
Chicago Innovation Award Nominee
First in Jazz, second in Classical, third in Musical Theatre (10th Grade)
Chicago Innovation Award Nominee
Chicago Innovation Award Nominee
Excited to be nominated for the Social Innovator and Up-and-Commer awards by the Chicago Innovation community
Who Collects the Tears
Finalist in fiction; work published in Volume 20; Polyphony receives 21,000 entries with less than 5% acceptance (11th Grade)
The Bitter Truth
Honorable Mention for Flash Fiction, chosen from 260,000 entries submitted by 100,000 teens for originality and personal voice (10th Grade)