Sylvie is a passionate leader and president of InnerSkin. She is from Irvine, California, currently a freshman at the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) in Santa Ana. Sylvie has demonstrated strong leadership skills through her involvement in various student organizations and initiatives. Her dedication to making a meaningful impact extends beyond music, where she combines her experience as a violinist with her drive to collaborate and inspire others. She has served as concertmaster for multiple youth orchestras, including the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Irvine Unified School District Honor Orchestra, Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Chamber Orchestra at OCSA. In addition to her role at InnerSkin, she has been involved in numerous prestigious music festivals and programs. She has founded InnerSkin with the belief that art and music can bring healing and awareness to important health issues. Inspired by her own experiences with eczema and a desire to make a positive impact, she created the organization to support those facing comparable challenges. Her exploration of biological sciences empowered her to advocate for others. Through the club, she aims to combine her passion for science with a dedication to making a positive impact on the eczema community. Outside of her leadership in the arts, Sylvie enjoys competing in Science Olympiad, reading, playing tennis, and spending time with her cat.

Benjamin is a student and community volunteer based in Orange County, California, with a focus on leadership development, service, and communication. As a Vice President of InnerSkin Club, Benjamin helped launch a nonprofit dedicated to building community through volunteer opportunities and outreach. Alongside community work, Benjamin competes as a Lincoln Douglas debater, earning multiple tournament awards while studying philosophy, ethics, and political theory to develop clear and thoughtful arguments. As a Life Scout and former Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 616, Benjamin has led over 85 scouts in activities and leadership development. Benjamin is skilled in community outreach, organizational development, curriculum planning, and leadership training.

Shaan Duggal serves as both Vice President and Head of Research at Inner Skin Foundation 501(c)(3), a student led nonprofit dedicated to community music outreach and advancing awareness through skin health research.

As Vice President, Shaan supports organizational leadership and helps drive key initiatives across the foundation. He collaborates closely with the executive team to coordinate performances, strengthen member engagement, oversee committees, and ensure projects stay aligned with the organization’s mission. He also supports internal communications, event planning, and operational strategy to help the organization grow sustainably.

As Head of Research, Shaan leads biomedical and music related research initiatives, overseeing data analysis, academic outreach, and project development. He builds research frameworks and mentorship collaborations that allow members to engage in meaningful inquiry while connecting science, music, and community impact.

Across both roles, Shaan focuses on combining leadership, research, and service to help Inner Skin create lasting value through education, collaboration, and outreach.

Secretary

Hi! I’m Vivian, a freshman in the Frederick Fennell Wind Studies at OCSA. As your secretary, I’ll be documenting meetings, tracking hours, and ensuring smooth communication. I’m passionate about exploring skin conditions and skincare, and I love delving into the science behind how it all starts!

Membership Outreach

As Head of Membership Outreach for InnerSkin Foundation, I focus on growing an inclusive and engaged community that connects students through service, music, and awareness. I help welcome new members, share opportunities to get involved, and make sure everyone feels supported and informed. Through clear communication, outreach events, and collaboration with the leadership team, I work to strengthen participation and build a positive environment where members can contribute meaningfully to our mission.