Meet Our Incredible Team

The passionate students and leaders driving LegiLight's mission to make policy accessible to everyone.

Devesh Stansbury
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Devesh Stansbury

Executive Director

Arlington, VA

Leading the Next Generation ofPolicy Leaders

Empowering students worldwide to engage with policy through accessible journalism and meaningful analysis.

15
Team Members
6.2k+
Active Readers
6
Countries Represented
9
U.S. States
9
Regions Included

Our Mission

We believe that policy understanding shouldn't be limited to politicians and academics. Our diverse team of student editors from around the world works tirelessly to make complex policy issues accessible, engaging, and actionable for students everywhere.

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Global Perspective

Editors from 4 countries bring diverse viewpoints to policy analysis

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Student-Focused

Content written by students, for students, making policy relatable

Real Impact

34+ articles published, reaching thousands of students worldwide

Meet Our Editorial Team

Passionate student editors from around the world, united by their commitment to making policy accessible and engaging for students everywhere.

Tasfia Chowdhury
Northeast

Tasfia Chowdhury

Head Editor of the Northeastern U.S.

Brooklyn, NY

Specializing in foreign affairs and advocacy.

Cassius Marmor
Midwest

Cassius Marmor

Head Editor of the Midwestern U.S.

Appleton, WI

Specializing in national security and safety policy.

Vee Nguyen
South

Vee Nguyen

State Editor of Texas

Houston, TX

Passionate about curating meaningful stories and STEM education policy.

Arshiya Dokania
Southeast

Arshiya Dokania

State Editor of North Carolina

Cary, NC

Specializing in AI Policy and Technology.

Levi Pinkerton
South

Levi Pinkerton

Head Editor of the Southern U.S.

Leander, TX

Specializing in economic policy, law, and civil discourse.

Leah Matheson
International

Leah Matheson

Head Editor of Europe

Manfredonia, Italy

Specializing in Youth Advocacy and Mental Health.

Michael Pham
International

Michael Pham

Head Editor of East Asia

Da Nang, Vietnam

Specializing in Foreign Affairs and International Relations.

Arav Jain
International

Arav Jain

Head Editor of Canada

Mississauga, ON

Specializing in foreign affairs and technology.

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West

Kimaya Prasanna Raghavan

Head Editor of the Western U.S.

Bellevue, WA

Specializing in Youth and Mental Health policy.

Prathana Karki
International

Prathana Karki

Head Editor of South Asia

Kathmandu, Nepal

Focusing on Space Exploration and Science.

Deekshitha Mosur
International

Deekshitha Mosur

Head Editor of the Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Specializing in environmental issues and urban development.

Kristia Nahas
Northeast

Kristia Nahas

State Editor of New Jersey

Clifton, NJ

Passionate about science, engineering, and politics.

Venkat Ramanavar
Southeast

Venkat Ramanavar

Head Editor of the Southeastern U.S.

Cary, NC

Dedicated to tackling global challenges through science and engineering.

Sabiha Shieakh
Northeast

Sabiha Shieakh

State Editor of Connecticut

Hamden, CT

Specializing in health and wellness policy.

Viraaj Singh
Southwest

Viraaj Singh

Head Editor of the Southwestern U.S.

Phoenix, AZ

Specializing in environmental issues, science, and natural disasters.

Ready to Make Your Voice Heard?

Join our global community of student editors and help make policy accessible to students everywhere. Your perspective matters, and your voice can make a difference.