“Karisma Sarkar is a student from the United States interested in economics, history, and law. She believes in the power of verbal communication in sharing one’s voice and hopes to help youth become more educated on current affairs. In her free time, you can find her reading, writing, or debating.”

Her major achievements:

• Very High Commendation in the History category of the John Locke Institute’s 2024 Global Essay Prize (Oxford and Princeton)

• Awarded almost $20,000 worth of scholarships toward policy debate camps for being a finalist in the Western JV Novice Championship

• Received credential in Communications Using Writing from Brigham Young University

• Dean’s List student consistently throughout middle and high school

• California Certificate of Merit State Honors for Level 8 Piano Performance