About Us

Hello! My name is Mica Montali and I am a sophomore at Leland High School. Before moving homes, I used to own a successful dog walking business where I had over 5 consistent clients. Oftentimes, I would dog sit my clients' dogs when they went out of town. When it comes to the business field, I was able to successfully create my own dog walking business and get a good client base. Currently, I am on Leland's Varsity Basketball team for the 2024-2025 season and I am a serious student athlete and volunteer. With a couple of friends, I adopted Glenview Park and, working with Boys Team Charity, I make sure the park is kept up to its monthly standards. Very similar to Ria, I want teenagers to have the tools to learn and invest freely because schools tend to not teach students about investing and therefore, limit our learning.

Hello! I am Kashvi Garg, a sophomore at Leland High School and the class of 2027 secretary. In this role, I organize fundraisers to build our class budget, gaining hands-on experience in financial literacy as I carefully assess profits and strategize to meet our fundraising goals. Managing our ASB funds, I have learned to balance expenses and maximize revenues to ensure meaningful events and activities. Beyond student government, I play badminton on my school team and have a deep passion for math, having taken advanced classes since I was young. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and crocheting! Through Teens Who Invest, I hope to inspire students to develop an interest in economics and equip them with the financial skills they need for a successful future.

Hi! I'm Esha Kumar. I joined Girl Scouts in kindergarten, and over the years, it has helped me grow into someone who enjoys connecting with others and learning about the world around me. I’ve learned how to collaborate with people who have different perspectives and developed many valuable skills along the way. Outside of that, I’m a pianist working toward completing all 10 levels of piano, and I enjoy playing volleyball with my friends and team. I’m also a research intern for Teens Who Invest, a nonprofit organization focused on teaching our community, especially teens, about personal finance and business. I’m passionate about making financial education more accessible and helping others understand important topics like saving, investing, and entrepreneurship. Through this role, I hope to empower young people with the knowledge they need to make smart choices for their future.