Milad’s friends describe him as tenacious, compassionate, ambitious and outgoing. These adjectives are a reflection of both his personality and how he shows up in the world. As a first-generation student and former multilingual learner (ML), Milad brings a unique experience and perspective to his leadership, which is shaped by his resilience and deep love for service.

Milad is currently an International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate at Justice High School (VA). He is an honor graduate of the Institute for Excellence at George Mason University and a Public Health Youth Ambassador through Morehouse School of Medicine. Inspired by his own background as a ML student, he founded Scholars of Other Languages in English (SOLE), a student-led organization dedicated to supporting English learners through tutoring, mentorship, and an inclusive environment in his school community—home to the largest ML population in the state of Virginia. In addition, Milad serves as an HR manager and senior executive member of Cancer Kids First (CKF)’s leadership team—the world’s largest youth-led pediatric cancer nonprofit organization. Working alongside the CEO, he helps lead operations and strategy for the executive team and a network of over 43,000+ volunteers across 80+ countries, serving over 15,000 pediatric cancer patients. His commitment to CKF’s mission is deeply personal and shaped by the loss of his uncle to leukemia.

Driven by the widespread health disparities he has witnessed both in Afghanistan and within underserved communities across the United States, he aspires to become a doctor and global health leader. He is passionate about advocating for equal healthcare access. Through every opportunity, Milad transforms personal experiences into meaningful actions, working towards a future where healthcare is not a privilege, but a right for all.