HOW MARKET MINDS CAME TO BE

Market Minds began with a simple observation: financial habits are inherited, not taught. We built a student-led space to make money skills free, approachable, and grounded in real community.

You can search stock definitions anywhere. What was missing was a real community to learn together.

BROOKLINE, MA • FOUNDED 2024

THE SPARK

Growing up, we noticed how differently people approached money based on where they lived or what was talked about at dinner. Some peers grew up in homes where financial choices were rarely discussed, while others faced daily economic stress where long-term saving or investing was never an option.

OUR FOCUS: COMMUNITY FIRST

Financial education shouldn't feel like a high-stress competition where you're expected to know complex terms on day one. We created Market Minds to build a supportive peer community where any student can sit down, ask fundamental questions without judgment, and apply real-world money choices together.

MEET THE FOUNDER

ANNIE SHI

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

MASSACHUSETTS

Annie founded Market Minds in 2024 in Room 359 at Brookline High School after noticing how unevenly financial habits were passed down among students.

She wanted to eliminate the intimidation around finance by building an open community where peers learn together. Today, Annie guides Market Minds’ national initiatives, workshop programs, and chapter outreach while keeping the focus on accessible, student-driven education.

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

The core directors guiding Market Minds' national initiatives.

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NEW JERSEY

SARA BORKAR

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & GROWTH

Leads national growth, strategic partnerships, and the Connect Series connecting students with career mentors.

TEXAS

SRIYA DONTHIRI

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY

Directs youth workshops, elementary/middle school bootcamps, and interactive curriculum development.

MASSACHUSETTS

HARRISON CHAN

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

Manages educational messaging, program approvals, and supports student chapter expansion efforts.

MEET OUR NATIONAL DIGITAL TEAM

Students working together across Massachusetts, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, New Jersey, Maryland, and Greece.

YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY

Sriya Donthiri

Director of Youth Financial Literacy

Ava Bagley

Marketing & Partnerships Coordinator

Harrison Chan

Financial Literacy Instructor

EDUCATION & CONTENT

Maya Yogya

Newsletter Editor

Ailin

Educational Content Associate

MARKETING & GROWTH

Sara Borkar

Director of Marketing & Growth

Celine YL

Social Media Associate

Helena Chaleplis

Social Media Associate

GREECE

Shirley

Social Media Associate

BROOKLINE HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDING CHAPTER

Annie Shi

President

Noah Harwin

Operations Manager

Emma Bar

Outreach Manager

Harrison Chan

Communications Lead