Meet the 2026 Judges
NOTE: the Warrior Scholarship Winner will be randomly chosen without a judging process. Please do not feel pressured to share anything you don't feel comfortable sharing! :)
All applicants will receive exclusive mental wellbeing materials, regardless of outcome.
Liam McLeavey
Liam is an award-winning social entrepreneur and one of New Zealand’s youngest health governors. At just 21, he became Board Chair of ManawatÅ«’s largest youth primary and mental health provider, driving equitable healthcare solutions for young people and demonstrating his commitment to creating lasting change.
Garima Tandon
Garima Tandon is the founder of Bridge the Gap Foundation, working to transform public schools and empower marginalized communities through education. Tandon holds an MBA from Oxford and a Master’s from TISS, with extensive experience across sectors and a passion for contributing to impact-driven initiatives.
Amanda Lipp
Amanda is a social entrepreneur, public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker focused on mental health, storytelling, and technology. She has directed 100+ films and delivered 150+ keynotes. She co-founded The Giving Gallery and neuroHealth, serves with the Center for Applied Research Solutions, and serves on multiple boards.
O.E. Arheghan
Ose Ehianeta Arheghan (they/them) is a former Policy Specialist in Google’s Legal Department and a graduate student at Johns Hopkins. They co-lead Trans@Google NYC and, as the 12th UNA-USA Youth Observer to the UN, represented American youth at global forums and contributed to the 2023–2024 American Youth Priorities Report.
Nicholas Naylor- Leyland
Nicholas is at work on a memoir of his friendship with Oliver Sacks, whose stories championing neurodiversity continue to be an inspiration. He made music, taught yoga, and raced bikes in the rain. Nicholas lives with his dog in San Diego, where he performs poetry and tells stories.
