Elise Siregar Chen is a 16-year-old junior at Harvard-Westlake School. She is a writer, a poet, a philosopher, and a determined advocate for social justice. As president of the Harvard-Westlake Miles of Smiles Club, she works to spread awareness and promote action to help people affected by the inequities of the world. She has worked with women’s shelters like Elizabeth House, and also raises awareness for girls and women who do not have the means or access to personal hygiene products. She is constantly striving to make the world a better place for all.