MEET THE COUNCILMEMBERS
The council includes 19 students from across MCPS—some serve as at-large members, while others represent specific regions. With two councilmembers per region, every student in MCPS has someone advocating for them. If you have ideas, questions, or concerns about your school’s environmental efforts, your regional representatives are here to help, support you, and make sure your voice is heard.
Council Chair, North Councilmember
Megan Stallard
Hi! My name is Megan Stallard. I'm a junior in Humanities at Poolesville HS, and I'm a North Area Councilmember. This will be my third year on the SCAC, and I'm super excited to continue working with the Council! Beyond environmental advocacy, I enjoy rock climbing and hanging out with my friends.
North Councilmember
Mohammad Taariq Ashkar Ali
Hey! My name is Mohammad and I’m a senior at Poolesville High School representing the North Area. This is my third year involved with the SCAC and second as a councilmember. I’m proud of all we’ve done thus far and I’m excited to continue our work, especially with the Climate Change Action Plan!
Southeast Councilmember
Meghna Singh
Southeast Councilmember
Nuhamin Michael
Hello! My name is Nuhamin Michael, and I am a junior at Montgomery Blair High School. I am so excited to represent the Southeast area. I love baking, crocheting, and watching movies. This year on the council, I look forward to collaborating with schools to promote sustainability, and support climate initiatives.
North Central Councilmember
Josie Kim
My name is Josie Kim. I’m one of the north central council members and a current senior at Richard Montgomery high school. I’m passionate about reducing carbon emissions and ensuring that our school system runs as efficiently and sustainably as possible.
North Central Councilmember
Kimberly Lee
Hey! My name is Kimberly Lee (she/her) and I'm a senior at Richard Montgomery High School. I’m excited to represent the North-Central area again this year and to serve again as an Event Co-Chair. In my free time I love to draw, hang out with friends, and explore new places!
Northwest Councilmember
Leo Wang
Hi! My name is Leo and I go to Quince Orchard High School. I will be representing the Northwest area! I love running, swimming, hiking, and being outdoors. I look forward to meeting and working with you all this year.
Northwest Councilmember
Rekik Solomon
Hey everyone, I’m Rekik! I go to Rockville High School, representing the Northwest area and during my free time I enjoy listening to music, going on walks & learning dances. I’m thrilled to be a council member this year and look forward to representing you all!
South Central Councilmember
Mirnan Elag
Hello! My name is Mirnan Elag and I am a senior at Walter Johnson High School. This year, I will be representing the South Central area! I'm looking forward to working with the MCPS body to craft a comprehensive Climate Action Plan for greener schools and to spread awareness about climate-related issues in MCPS. I'm so excited to talk to the students in my area to hear about their sustainability ideas and concerns in order to further the impact and importance of the SCAC.
South Central Councilmember
Renu Vijayaraj
Hi, I'm Renu Vijayaraj! I'm a sophomore at Walter Johnson High School. I represent the South-Central cluster of MoCo. I'm passionate about expanding the Green School program and awareness, and taking immediate direct action on climate issues in a way that inspires and empowers my peers. Together, we can drive innovative climate solutions that benefit our community and beyond. I'm excited to work with students from diverse backgrounds to create a more sustainable and equitable future.
Southwest Councilmember
Katja Treadwell
Hi! My name is Katja Treadwell, and I am a senior at Walt Whitman High School. I’ve been involved in climate advocacy since 6th grade, and I’m so excited to continue this journey with SCAC! I’m looking forward to spreading awareness about local issues and ensuring every MCPS student has an equal say in our climate goals.
Southwest Councilmember
Alana Applebaum
Hi! My name is Alana Applebaum and I’m a junior at Walt Whitman High School. I represent the Southwest area of the county and am excited to work on expanding opportunities for students to get directly involved with sustainability efforts within the school system and working with the ambassadors this year.
Council Vice Chair, At-Large Councilmember
Walter Sha
Hi! My name is Walter Sha and I am an at-Large councilmember. I am interested in public policy and am looking forward to my third year on the council!
At-Large Councilmember
Daniela Day
Hi! My name is Dani and I use she/her pronouns. I am a senior at Albert Einstein High School and am an At-Large representative of the SCAC. I am excited to share my ideas to contribute to a more sustainable community here at MCPS. I am passionate about environmental change and hope to connect with bright students under the same goal: find sustainable solutions to fight against climate change.
At-Large Councilmember
Anna Dawit
Hii! I'm Anna. I am a senior at Montgomery Blair high school & I am at-large council member of the SCAC. Something about me is that I'm a trilingual & I'm excited to see all your question and work with the SCAC. :)
At-Large Councilmember
Cindy Bagheri
Hello! My name is Cindy Bagheri, I am a senior at Clarksburg High School, and I serve as an At-Large Councilmember for the SCAC this year! I am most looking forward to outreaching to more students through expanding our social media and growing our wonderful Ambassador program!
At-Large Councilmember
Quinley Borden
I'’m Quinley and this is my third year on the SCAC as an At-Large Councilmember. I’m currently a junior at Richard Montgomery HS. I’m really looking forward to continue working towards sustainability in MCPS.
At-Large Councilmember
Marshall Friedman
Hey! My name is Marshall Friedman, and I'm an at-large councilmember attending Poolesville HS. I am a student and environmental advocate looking to go into law and local government. I love hanging out with friends, drinking overpriced coffee, and hanging out with my 2 cats. I'm super excited to start my term as an SCAC councilmember for the 2025-2026 year.
OUR ADVISORS
Lynne Harris
Former MCPS BoE Member
Rylinn Sorini
MCPS Sustainability Facilitator
Faith Nah
Student at Georgetown University