“I deeply believe in the power behind youth-driven learning and want to give every young person a chance to explore their passion.”

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Thea envisions and designs the future.

Thea began her journey with GripTape seven years ago as a participant in the Learning Challenge. This was an experience that deeply shaped her understanding of what young people are capable of when given real authority, support, and resources.

In 2023, she joined GripTape full-time as a Senior Fellow, where she developed the skills to start, lead, and grow a nonprofit organization from the ground up. Now, she's doing exactly that.

Thea is the Entrepreneur-in-Residence of the New York City Learning Challenge (NYCLC), the next evolution of GripTape’s signature youth experience. This venture is the culmination of seven years of leadership and innovation work. Her commitment to expanding access to this program has never been stronger.

When she's not leading the NYCLC initiative, Thea can be found biking around the city or playing sports with friends.

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GripTape team member since 2023
Location: Brooklyn, NY