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COMPOSTOLOGY FAMILY
ANGELINA XU
Compostology Co-Founder and Co-President
she/her â—¦ 2021-present
Angelina is a freshman at Harvard College studying applied math in economics and environmental science & policy. Ever since she was a seventh grader, she has been working with Advika to start composting programs at schools across Montgomery County. As co-president of Compostology, she has had the opportunity to lead postcard campaigns at 20+ schools, lobby in-person at the MD General Assembly, present at the 2021 Maryland Food Recovery Summit, and testify to the MCPS Board of Education and MD House multiple times. When she isn't working on Compostology, she's usually re-watching comfort Disney movies, working on student government projects, and explore new hiking trails!​
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Contact: angelina.xu.9282@gmail.com
ADVIKA AGARWAL
Compostology Co-Founder and Co-President
she/her â—¦ 2021-present
Advika is a freshman at Johns Hopkins University studying international relations on the pre-med track. She loves all things related to organizing, engaging with younger students, and exploring the youth role in climate solutions. Advika has been involved in student government since 3rd grade and finds her passion in community service. After leading departments in her regional and state student council, she is motivated by the often-overlooked capability of any individual to start long-lasting conversations about change. Besides Compostology - her favorite thing to work on ☺ - Advika loves singing (especially Hindustani and Western classical styles), learning about modern art, and playing as many board games as possible with her family!
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Contact: advika.agarw@gmail.com
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KAREENA GUPTA
she/her â—¦ July 2022 - present
K-12 Division Co-President
SOPHIE NGUYEN
she/her â—¦ July 2022 - present
K-12 Division Co-President
Kareena is in the Class of ‘26 at the Poolesville High School Global Ecology magnet program in Maryland. Prior to her role as K-12 division co-president, Kareena was a Compostology Director, working start and manage a composting program at Wayside Elementary School while coordinating programs at other schools in Montgomery County. Outside of her commitment to Compostology, Kareena enjoys tennis, piano, dance, birding, and astronomy!
Contact: kareena4532@gmail.com
Sophie is a senior at Rockville High School interested in studying public health, data science, and policy in the future. She has been involved in county-wide student government since 8th grade, exploring different ways to elevate the student voice. Starting off her Compostology journey as a Compost Director in 9th grade, she helped lead a postcard campaign at her school to support SB124 and jumpstart a composting program at a local middle school. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing volleyball, and finding cafes to study at!
EMILY LIU
she/her â—¦ June 2023 - present
Compostology Director
CAYLA SCHWARTZ
she/her â—¦ August 2023 - present
Compostology Director
Emily is a freshman at Bowdoin College studying Government and Education. She is extremely passionate about driving social change with others. Emily joined Compostology in her sophomore year of high school, where she led postcard campaigns, started a composting program at her high school, and presented at the 2023 Montgomery County Youth Climate Summit. In her free time, she loves spending time with her friends, singing karaoke, and reading!
Cayla Schwartz is a senior at Thomas S. Wootton High School. She has worked with Compostology for two years now. In her free time, she loves hiking, exploring, and reading books outside. She plans to go pre-med, and aspires to go into emergency medicine!
LILIANA KATZ-HOLLANDER
she/her â—¦ August 2024 - present
K-12 Division Co-Vice President
Liliana is a senior at Richard Montgomery High School, and a dedicated student and youth advocate who is passionate about exploring different areas including arts, academia, and advocacy. She spends time advocating for environmental justice and women's rights and with different organizations, ranging from Compostology to the Young Feminist Party, having had the opportunity to host events, lobby legislators, and engage in direct action. She is also involved with activities such as Mock Trial, theater, and chorus.
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Contact: lili.joykh@gmail.com
Coalition to Re-Imagine School Waste
In August 2021, Compostology joined forces with the Bethesda Chevy Chase High School Capital Compost team led by Ms. Erica Weiss to bring school food waste diversion and recovery to the attention of Montgomery County and Maryland officials, resulting in our $48,000 grant from the World Wildlife Fund and introduction of Maryland State Bill 124. Our community partnerships ensure that our programs plant seeds for long-lasting, sustainable food waste action and environmental/civic education. Now, we're inviting other teams to join our now-global Coalition for guidance, group learning, data-sharing, and creative ideation.
coalition advisors
maryland coalition supporters
Maryland Delegate Jared Solomon
Maryland Delegate Lorig Charkoudian
Montgomery County Council Member Gabe Albornoz