Who are we

Learn more about the Kindred Project's mission to make education truly for all.

Our Mission
"Here at The Kindred Project, we have a mission to make education truly for all. By advancing education policy, creating accessibility worldwide, and highlighting youth voices, The Kindred Project is making student dreams turn into a reality — both now, and for the generations to come."
What We Believe

Our core values

Equity

We believe geography, background, and circumstance should never determine the quality of education a young person receives.

Amplification

The people most affected by education systems are students themselves. We center their voices in every conversation about change.

Action

We don't just talk about change — we advocate for it, partner with institutions, and push for policies that make a real difference.

Community

Change is collective. We bring together students, educators, and advocates from around the world to build something bigger than any one of us.

The People Behind It

Meet the team

Zahra

Zahra Isgandarova

Founder and CEO

As the founder and CEO of The Kindred Project, Zahra Isgandarova is committed to ensuring that no matter the background, education and opportunity can be truly for all. From directing officers to leading initiatives for community advocacy, she is here to ensure that every individual has the chance to succeed.

Alina

Alina Davis

Director of Events and Logistics

Alina is the Head of Logistics at the Kindred Project, primarily dealing with the planning and analytical side of the organization. She is excited to continue working alongside her peers to aid immigrant and foreign youth.

Anshika

Anshika Musigumpala

Head Director of Finance

Here at Kindred Project, I am the Director of Finance. I help with fundraisers as well as budget management.

Sunny

Sunny Vuyyuri

Under Director of Finance

Sunny works in Finance and Outreach for The Kindred Project. Sunny ensures that The Kindred Project can continue alongside the rest of the team in order to create a safer environemt for all.

Jessita

Jessita Mallina

Director of Social Media and PR

Jessita Mallina is the Social Media Manager of the Kindred Project. In the past, Jessi has done several changemaker campaigns such as the Kindred Project. Jessi hopes to show, through her role as social media director, the impact social media has on a movement. In the future, Jessi is planning on pursuing international law and to contiue fighting for justice.

Daniel

Daniel Bocheko

Under Director of Events and Logistics

Daniel Bocheko has a wide range of experience, living for periods of time overseas. Over 3 continents, he has been exposed to diverse experiences of youth across the world. Currently he enjoys participating in theater productions and is working towards a career potentially in law or psychology.

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