JA 18 Under 18 2026

SAANVI SINGHAL

Saanvi is described as a highly talented, driven, and versatile student with strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, all of which were very much in evidence when she sought to address a gap in her middle school. Noting a need for greater student representation, the eighthgrader created a proposal to establish a student council. After achieving approval, she built the organization as its founder and president into a place where students can share ideas, plan events, and build school culture. This is a passion she’s expanded beyond her school; Saanvi participates in the Howard County and Maryland Associations of Student Councils. When not advocating for student voices, Saanvi participates in the Johns Hopkins APL STEM Academy, is in band, and performs Indian classical dance. She is also the founder of Slime Till You Dye, a small business she built through persistence, creativity, and handson problem-solving. Through continuous testing, learning from setbacks, and refining her products, she transformed her ideas into a successful venture and is now working to relaunch and scale the business.

“Beyond her leadership abilities, Saanvi has a warmth and positivity that inspires others.” —Ebony K. Peppers, faculty, Dunloggin Middle School

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