Student Advisory Board

ThinkGive is a nonprofit organization that works with educators to cultivate social and emotional skills in K-8 youth. Our mission is to empower youth to take actions that positively impact themselves and others—building character, confidence, and connection. Learn more about our program impact.

Our Student Advisory Board is a team of high school students from varying backgrounds and fields of study who come together virtually to grow their leadership skills, bring youth perspectives to ThinkGive’s work, and take action to effect change in their communities. Learn more about the commitment below.  

Student Advisory Board Application Timeline

  • July 1, 2025: Applications open for the 2026–2028 Student Advisory Board cohort (rolling applications).
  • June 30, 2026: Applications close for the 2026–2028 Student Advisory Board cohort.
  • Mid-September 2026: Orientation and begin term of service as a 2026–2028 Student Advisory Board cohort member.

 

Ready to apply to be a Student Advisory Board member?

SAB Member Commitment:

  • 2-year term (with potential for additional involvement).
  • Attend five 75-minute meetings between September and May, with subcommittee meetings as needed.

SAB Member Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute projects that are grounded in member interests as well as ThinkGive’s needs.
  • Contribute valuable youth perspectives to ThinkGive’s work, which impacts thousands of youth annually.
  • Serve as ambassadors for ThinkGive.

ThinkGive is looking for students who are:

  • High school students (rising freshmen, sophomores, or juniors).
  • Excited to design and lead projects that support ThinkGive’s mission—such as creating SEL activities for educators, leading an Instagram takeover, or organizing a school-wide connection event.
  • Collaborative and self-motivated, able to work well on a team and take initiative independently.
  • Interested in growing as leaders and building real-world skills.
  • Curious about how a nonprofit works and eager to contribute ideas.
  • Committed and reliable, with the ability to attend all Advisory Board and subcommittee meetings.

What You’ll Gain: As a member of the Student Advisory Board, you will:

  • Build leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Grow your network and find your community with like-minded peers.
  • Gain hands-on experience in areas like program and curriculum development, fundraising, marketing, and event planning.
  • Take meaningful action to support your school and community.
  • Strengthen your resume with real-world experience for college, graduate school, and job applications.
  • Explore the field of social-emotional learning (SEL) and its impact on youth.

What SAB members say about the experience

Current Student Advisory Board Members

Sophia Annunziata
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Sophia Arif
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Carolina Casimiro-Núñez
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Bianca Flores
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Maya Jaffe
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Elise McMorrow
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Sandra Haskell
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Silas Harmon
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Arwen Singh
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Orly Tantchou
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Joshvin Thomas
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