Atlanta, Georgia

“America’s healthcare system is neither healthy, caring, nor a system.”

Rikhil Ranjit, a freshman at Stanford University, is a returning Youth advisory council member and avid healthcare accessibility advocate. He took notice in his county’s gradual adoption of school-based health centers (SBHCs) and worked on health policy advocacy in the Georgia General Assembly. He has organized various 5K walk/runs, annual math/spelling/oratorical competitions, and other initiatives to raise money for shelters and other key necessities to support children with cancer. Through his various
advocacy experiences, Rikhil strives to make healthcare a fundamental right.