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 Since graduating from Missouri State University, Rose has worked 5 years in the marketing and retail industry. With a passion for helping others, she has also been involved within her community as a Ski Instructor for the disabled, and a member of The Multiple Sclerosis Society. In her free time, she enjoys photography and hiking with her dog. Rose is excited to be apart of the team at Little Angels Foundation and support their mission.  

 Ishita Shah is a junior at Marquette High School in Chesterfield, MO, driven by her commitment to academics, leadership, and community service. Ishita plans to pursue a future in computer science, using technology to create solutions that benefit both society and the environment. As the founder and president of the Girls Who Code Club at her school, Ishita strives to empower young women to explore and excel in STEM fields. Ishita is also passionate about environmental advocacy. She serves as a National Operations Director for the Junior Philanthropists Foundation, where she works to push for environmental policy at both state and national levels. In her free time, she enjoys painting and swimming. She also values giving back to her community, regularly volunteering through the National Honor Society and local initiatives. She is honored to volunteer with the Little Angel’s Foundation and support their mission.  

Ria is a sophomore at Saint Louis University, majoring in Biology on the pre-med track. She is passionate about STEM and also has a strong interest in learning different languages to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Beyond academics, Ria has been actively involved with several organizations. Since 2021, she has worked with the Little Angels Foundation, donating over 600 children’s books to Afghan refugees and children, as well as helping pack and deliver meals to those in need. She has also partnered with GiveIndia to raise funds during the COVID-19 pandemic to support hospital equipment. Alongside these efforts, Ria enjoys tutoring students from diverse backgrounds and volunteering with initiatives like Campus Kitchen and LearnToBe. Ria is excited and honored to continue working with the Little Angels Foundation to help further its mission and reach even more people in need. 

Rebecca is a junior at Thomas Jefferson School in St. Louis, MO, passionate about STEM research and its role in healthcare. Beyond academics, she is a dedicated community leader and has raised over 10K funds for several non-profit organizations, including  the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She has also launched a school snack bar to raise funds to buy toys, books and blankets for the Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. 

In her role as a Youth Champion of Little Angels Foundation since 2021, Rebecca has helped with supporting food and clothing drive for the Afghan Refugees, helped cook monthly meals for homeless and for shelters. Occasionally, she also makes an effort to set aside time to pack hot boxed meals for the homeless. 

Rebecca’s blend of academic excellence and impactful service work highlights her compassion and drive to make a meaningful impact on the St. Louis community and beyond.

Danny Speck is a self-taught artist. Putting his creative talents to paper makes him happy, and helping others does. Dan faces challenges in his day-to-day life. He has sustained two surgically induced brain injuries to help control seizures. Although these events have impacted him both physically and cognitively, his abilities outweigh his disability. He eagerly volunteers with the Little Angel Foundation as they compassionately reach out to those in need in the community.