Executive Team

I was raised (and currently live)  in Canarsie and Far Rockaway, 2 neighborhoods in Brooklyn filled with low-income communities.

My walks and journeys throughout my neighborhood are filled with the sites of mono-tone grey and maroon low-income housing. 

Though villainized and ignored in NYC media, these residents are my family and friends.

I hear and see their trials.
WHM is my opportunity to help a community NYC politicians have long abandoned. We aren't just trying to fix these homes, we hope to help change the system.

I believe that we all deserve a place to feel comfortable, and that place should be our home.

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My future career choice is to be a civil engineer, but I'm more than just STEM.

I play the cello, compose music, love literature, fly drones and most of all I love learning and teaching others.

Hi, my name is Faridah Bala and I'm a rising junior in Midwood High School's Medical Science program. I go by she/her pronouns and some of my hobbies are bullet journaling, crocheting, and I've recently taken interest in rollerskating. In the future, I aspire to be a pediatrician and I've joined this program because I feel like a home is key to a child's development, if their surroundings feel suffocating then their imaginations/thought process will endure the same treatment which is what drew me to this program in the first place. As a frequent user of social media, I see how reaching out to others and bringing matters to public attention can build meaningful connections and increase the impact of an organization focused on helping people. With this in mind, I hope to use my position as the Outreach director to make others aware of this program, allowing them to volunteer with our teams, donate whatever they can towards our porgram's cause, and increase this program's influence on our community.

I am a rising senior at Brooklyn Technical High School with a passion for writing, design, and engineering.

Although I’m currently on track to become a civil engineer, I’d like to also pursue something in the fields of sociology and current events, journalism most of all.

No matter what path I end up choosing, however, I aspire to make a difference in my community and contribute to progress. 

I also enjoy writing simply for fun, my favorite type being satire. Similarly, I simply love interior design and thrift shopping, and believe that any space can be equally beautiful, functional, and economically manageable.

Hey, I’m Anaya!

I was born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised in NYC.

I take great pride in my Caribbean heritage, culture, and family.

Some of my current interests include art, specifically visual, digital, and line art. And self-expression through clothing and style. Hobbies that I partake in are acoustic guitar, photography, and music discovery.

My biggest current goal is to get into a good college that is in or out of state. And though I am not completely sure about my path in the farther future, I aspire to major and pursue a career in the science field. As for the present and upcoming years, I want to be part of as many things as I can and be part of an impactful change, like wonderful homemakers, especially for people who look like me.

Hi everyone, my name is Tamera Simon. I'm a current high school senior from Georgia, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this organization that aims to make a difference for those who are unable to feel at home in their NYC housing. As the Videography Director, my role is to contribute to this mission by utilizing my skills in videography to raise awareness and create impactful content. I am excited to collaborate with the team and capture stories that will inspire change and compassion. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.I want to major in biomedical engineering and concentrate on regenerative medicine in the future. I find it interesting because it mixes my love of science and technology with the chance to help create ground-breaking healthcare solutions. I intend to help enhance the methods and technologies that encourage the regrowth and repair of harmed tissues and organs. Some of my hobbies are reading, skateboarding, and listening to music.

Diligent, Innovative, Leader, Accomplisher, Native.

He is a Brooklyn Mexican-American student that empowers low-income people as a vital class in society since coming from the same background.

Dilan strives to become successful in the finance business.

He is a New York State My Brother's Keeper Fellow Alumni and multiple-time panelist endorsed by the current NYC Mayor Adams, NYCDOE Chancellor and Departments, NYS Board of Regents and Chancellor, and several Brooklyn organizations.

Dilan continues to venture into government and politics with the goal of helping low-income receive their acknowledgments and benefits in American society.

He is currently attending CUNY to pursue his degree in BBA Finance and cover low tuition costs without concerns of incoming debt.

Hello, I am a rising Freshman at Boston University majoring in Psychology.I am passionate about music, social justice, and nature. I am so excited to be a part of the Wonderful Homemakers team and am especially looking forward to working with other passionate youth and working towards a common goal.

I am a college student from Kenya and I am passionate about architecture and design and how it relates to climate change in the aspect of sustainable design.

I love the challenge of creating beautiful and functional spaces that meet the needs of people and I hope to use my skills to help improve the lives of people around the world.

Srinivas, born in India, has had a lifelong passion for environmental sciences.

With an academic background in Environmental Science, he actively engages in community initiatives and strives to make a lasting impact.

Srinivas is determined to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.

Hello, I'm Bernardo, a passionate and hardworking individual. I enjoy interacting with others and discussing topics that we both may enjoy.

During my downtime, you can find me enjoying the latest Netflix series or watching my favorite NBA team.

In the future, I plan to be an engineer that designs products.

My name is Alice Chen and my pronoun is she/her.

I am going to be a Junior at Brooklyn Technical High School. Some of my hobbies include ballet, dance, Chinese pop, and drawing. One of my favorite food is noodles and I really like the color pink. I hate apples, pears, and watermelons.

I am currently in the architecture major at BTHS and I would like to see what the architecture career is like before choosing my major in college.

One of the biggest messages that I tell myself whenever I feel sad or stressed is that the rainbow is always after a huge rainstorm so no matter how big your obstacle is, there will always be a way to overcome it!

I hope to become someone that I am proud of with the capability of achieving my own goals.

I can’t wait to work with the other members of Wonderful HomeMakers to create a better living environment for others.

Hi! My name is Debanjan Kundu and I’m a rising Senior at Brooklyn Technical High School in the Civil Engineering Major.

While most of my interests lie in Civil and Architectural Engineering, I also have interests in Software Engineering and Chemical Engineering, and I hope to study most of these, in college.

Although I have many interests I would happily major in any of them and would like to make a change and help communities around me.

Some fun facts about me are that I enjoy playing cricket and am on the cricket team for Brooklyn Technical High School, I got 3rd place at Regionals for Science Olympiad for CodeBusters, and I enjoy helping my friends, specifically Maryam and this website.

Hello! My name is Stella Ortega and I’m a rising Senior at Brooklyn Technical High School in the Civil Engineering Major.

I can’t wait to work with everyone as the EAD Operations Director! Most of my interests lie in Civil and Environmental Engineering, but I also have a background in Art, Design, Psychology, and Neuroscience, and I hope to study most of these, if not all, in college.

Throughout my future, I hope to address issues in our deteriorating ecosystem and the inequalities of those in need, while still maintaining a creative and open-minded perspective.

Working with the Wonderful Homemakers is the perfect opportunity for me to put these multifaceted ideals to use and make a difference. 

On a slightly lighter note, here are a few fun facts so you can get to know me a bit better as a person. I love crocheting while listening to psychology podcasts, and I love sketching statuesque New Yorkers on the Subway. I enjoy building model houses and constructing bridges out of popsicle sticks.

I'm a rising senior at Brooklyn Technical High School with the Architecture Major.

I desire to have a career in engineering and design in the near future, hence why I chose to be a part of the EAD team.

I've been looking for ways to impact my community, which is why I joined WHM. I love the mission of this team and I am excited for the experiences I will gain.

I look forward to working with everyone and improving lives.

I believe that with Maryam as our founder, we will be successful and achieve our goals.

A fun fact about me is that I hate pigeons.

Hi, I’m Tiffany! I’m currently a rising senior in Brooklyn, New York. My pronouns are she/her.

In my free time, you can find me wandering the streets of New York, trying new foods! I also love to read and write occasionally. You can also find me playing volleyball with my friends.

Recently, my friends have been trying to teach me handball, and I’m trying to get back into roller skating. 

As college approaches, I plan to major in computer science or engineering, which leads to this wonderful opportunity I’ve been given.

Thank you so much again, and I hope we make some good memories here!