Present Minds

Supporting elderly individuals impacted by neurodegenerative diseases while cultivating a passion for neuroscience in youth.

Our Mission & Vision

"Our mission is to support elderly individuals impacted by neurodegenerative diseases through targeted fundraising and widespread awareness, while empowering young scientific leaders. We are dedicated to cultivating students’ passion for neuroscience by providing hands-on volunteer and internship opportunities, mentoring them in developing published research, and actively campaigning for the implementation of an AP Neuroscience curriculum in high schools."

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Global Impact

How we support the 17 UN SDGs

Goal 3: Good Health & Well-being

Hands-on support to the elderly and advocating for health literacy through our newsletter. We strive to empower youth and the elderly with evidence-based skills for fostering mental and physical well-being (GoodLife).

Goal 4: Quality Education

Advocating for an AP neuro course, providing internship & mentorship opportunities, and providing a platform for students to research & publish their findings.

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Linking nursing homes with high school volunteers, partnering with schools/organizations, hosting fundraising initiatives, awareness campaigns, and sharing resources.

Why is our mission so important?

Learning Poverty & Altruistic Neuroscience:

Details on addressing learning poverty and applying altruism to neuro-education to ensure accessible cognitive health information.

Talent Shortage & Gender Gap:

Addressing the massive talent shortage in health, closing the 118-year gender gap, and ensuring we don't miss out on the "Lost Einsteins" of our generation.

Healthcare Worker Shortage:

Combating the projected 0.5 million healthcare worker shortage by inspiring students to enter the medical and neuroscience fields early on.

Meet the Team

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You

Founder

Meheret

Founder

Nandana

Treasurer

Zaym

Software Engineer