
The Best and The Brightest of 2024
They are innovators, philanthropists, artists, athletes, and leaders in their communities. Meet the Junior Achievement 2024 JA 18 Under 18 recipients. These Arizonans distinguish themselves with their creativity, passion, and drive.
What unites the Class of 2024 is their drive to make a positive difference in the world. Whether it is through creating solutions to real-world problems or taking initiative to face challenges head on; the Class of 2024 has used their ingenuity, generosity, and entrepreneurial spirit to make a difference in Arizona and beyond.
Read their incredible stories below!
KNOW A STELLAR STUDENT WHO IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE? NOMINATE THEM BY FEBRUARY 14TH!
2024 JA 18 Under 18 Recipients

Tanish Doshi
Age 16
BASIS Oro Valley
Oro Valley

Sascha Reveron
Age 16
BASIS Mesa
Mesa

Letom Kpea
Age 18
Buckeye Union High School
Buckeye

Fatimah Amer
Age 16
BASIS Scottsdale
Scottsdale

Eashani Ghosh
Age 17
McClintock High School
Tempe

David Guo
Age 16
BASIS Scottsdale
Fountain Hills

Tamsin Hurlbut
Age 17
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Tempe

Samhith Padala
Age 18
University
High School
Phoenix

Giancarlo Perez
Age 18
NFL YET College Prep Academy
Phoenix

Finnegan McGill
Age 16
Tanque Verde High School
Tucson

Asiana Guang
Age 18
Xavier College Preparatory
Phoenix

Abhiraj Gedela
Age 17
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix

Sophia Lin
Age 16
BASIS Scottsdale
Scottsdale

Madie Kunisch
Age 17
AZ Agribusiness and Equine Center
Prescott Valley

India Davis-Wiley
Age 16
North High School, International Baccalaureate Program
Phoenix

Drake Maestas
Age 18
Casa Grande Union High School
Casa Grande

Pravneet Chadha
Age 16
Mountain Ridge High School
Phoenix

Aanvi Goel
Age 17
Xavier College Preparatory
Paradise Valley