Meet the team

Over 600 teens from across the world have come together to create Simple Studies's free and accessible resources.

Some of our incredible team members are pictured below!

Want to join the team? Apply here.

Sarah Frank, Founder & President of Frank Advice & Simple Studies
Sarah Frank, Founder & President

A bit about themselves:
Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a student at Brown University.

In May 2020, I founded Simple Studies! Everyone deserves the opportunity to do well in their classes, even when faced with challenges such as e-learning or financial difficulties. Education should not come with a price tag.

In May 2021, after my college application process, I started Frank Advice as a way to affordably help anyone else who might struggle with their applications.

In my free time, I write, read, watch TV, scroll aimlessly on TikTok, take photos, and occasionally bake.

I hope you love this site as much as I do! You can reach me at sarah@simplestudies.org.

Position:
Founder + President of Simple Studies

members Past + Present

Karla Castillo
Karla Castillo
📍Houston, Texas
A bit about themselves:

hi guys !! my name is Karla and I'm a rising senior from Houston, Tx !  I'm going to be making the journalism study guide & am very happy to work for this program!

Date joined:
June 30, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Karla Rocha
Karla Rocha
📍Texas, USA
A bit about themselves:

Hi I am a sophomore incoming junior in Texas! I am so excited to get to create with such an amazing community. Have a great day and stay safe :)

Date joined:
May 8, 2021
Position:
Content Creator
Kate Foster
Kate Foster
📍Rhode Island, USA
A bit about themselves:

Hi! I am Kate. I am a high school student from Rhode Island. In my free time, I love to paint, read, and play sports.

Date joined:
July 8, 2021
Position:
Content Creator
Kate Goldfarb
Kate Goldfarb
A bit about themselves:

My name is Kate Goldfarb and I am the Chief Outreach Officer of Simple Studies! I am a junior from Virginia, and in my free time I like to hang out with friends, play with my dogs, and read!

Date joined:
December 2, 2020
Position:
Simple Studies Leadership
Kathrine Margulis
Kathrine Margulis
A bit about themselves:

I'm currently a sophomore at Deerfield Academy. Besides experience in English and History writing courses, I've participated in Model United Nations and Debate, earning awards in position paper writing and accumulating titles of "best delegate". I attended a business communications camp at Dartmouth that had a focus on writing and speech skills. This year I will also be taking AP seminar.

Date joined:
August 9, 2021
Position:
Essay Editor
Kathryn Crittenden
Kathryn Crittenden
📍Newport Beach, California
A bit about themselves:

I’m a very self motivated person that loves to be a part of many things. After working with simple studies before I want to be apart of it again but in a bigger way! I think being a representative would be the perfect way to do so!!

Date joined:
September 3, 2020
Position:
Representative
Katie Phan
Katie Phan
📍Monterey Park, California
A bit about themselves:

Throughout my years in school, I have been president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and historian of many different clubs. Beyond school positions, I am also an ambassador for an organization that offers free tutoring to elementary school kids.

Date joined:
August 24, 2020
Position:
Representative
Kayden Ozdemir
Kayden Ozdemir
A bit about themselves:

Hey everyone, I'm Kayden! As the website manager of Simple Studies, I'm happy you're here!

Date joined:
November 11, 2020
Position:
Simple Studies Leadership
Kayden Williams
Kayden Williams
📍Overland Park, Kansas
A bit about themselves:

Hello, I'm Kayden. I am involved in multiple activities with people in all different grades. I am proficient in web design for website related purposes and am serving as a representative.

Date joined:
December 1, 2020
Position:
Representative
Keena Tall
Keena Tall
📍New Jersey, USA
A bit about themselves:

Hello, I am a sophomore from New Jersey ! I love to run track and read romance books.

Date joined:
June 30, 2021
Position:
Content Creator
Keerthi Mula
Keerthi Mula
📍Tampa, Florida
A bit about themselves:

Hi! My name is Keerthi Mula and I am a rising senior at Robinson High School. In my free time, I love to watch Netflix, eat a lot of food, and play the guitar. I am very passionate about Math and Science and I am the president of the Future in Med club. I am so excited to share my resources and notes with all of you!

Date joined:
October 1, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Kelly Tan
Kelly Tan
📍New York, USA
A bit about themselves:

Hi! My name is Kelly Tan and I am a rising senior at Brooklyn Technical High School. I love playing volleyball and spending time with friends.

Date joined:
July 3, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Kemi Aliyu
Kemi Aliyu
A bit about themselves:

17 ❦A rising high school senior who is passionate about using her knowledge and abilities to help others

Date joined:
July 21, 2022
Position:
Essay Editor
Kianna Marie Galino
Kianna Marie Galino
📍Jacksonville, Florida
A bit about themselves:

I have served as PR for multiple clubs in the past and provide consultations to small business to improve their marketing. I joined Simple Studies because I like that is a bunch of teens helping each other. it takes away some of the stress that makes school so hard, it’s easier to ask for help among peers rather than asking an adult. I also appreciate that the people giving advice personally relate to the problems and are able to really provide valuable insight and advice.

Date joined:
November 18, 2020
Position:
Representative
Kiki
Kiki
A bit about themselves:

Hi I’m Kiki and I’m the Video Team Manager! I manage the tiktok creator team to help put out amazing content for AP classes in a fun and easy way!

Date joined:
December 5, 2020
Position:
Simple Studies Leadership
Kimberly Graham
Kimberly Graham
A bit about themselves:

hi guys! i’m a college sophomore. i enjoy being outside in the late afternoons. i’m a nursing major with the intentions to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. besides being outside and with family, i also have a passion for writing. i just enjoy making people’s day haha!

Date joined:
December 8, 2020
Position:
Essay Editor
Koai Solano Ortiz
Koai Solano Ortiz
📍Queens, New York
A bit about themselves:

Hi! I'm an 11th grader from Queens, NYC/ Puebla York! I'm a nonbinary Chicana who serves as a leader at my school's Gender-Sexuality Alliance and Latin American Student Alliance. I'm a blog writer and social media manager for Simple Studies interested in pursuing a career in law or government to primarily help those affected by education inequity, economic disparities, and systemic racism in the U.S. Fun fact: My favorite ice cream is helado de Gansitos from La Michoacana!

Date joined:
September 1, 2022
Position:
Social Media Manager & Blog Writer
Krrisha Patel
Krrisha Patel
📍New Jersey
A bit about themselves:

I'm Krrisha Patel, a sophomore in high school located in New Jersey. I'm very passionate about science, especially medicine. I enjoy playing tennis, writing code, and reading non-fiction novels.

Date joined:
June 30, 2021
Position:
Regional Representative
Kyanne Hodgson
Kyanne Hodgson
A bit about themselves:

Hi! I'm Kyanne I'm a rising sophomore in high school from Washington State. I created the Film study guide, due to the fact that I've been studying it since the age of 8, I thought it would be cool to make something to help others study film because I know so much about it. I also have a youtube channel as well called Kyky Creative

Date joined:
January 4, 2021
Position:
Content Creator
Kylie Ng
Kylie Ng
A bit about themselves:

Hey, Kylie here! Some things I enjoy are: figure skating, sewing, and going out for boba. Wishing you all the best :)

Date joined:
August 9, 2021
Position:
Essay Editor
Laasya Narne
Laasya Narne
📍Virginia,USA
A bit about themselves:

Hi! My name is Laasya Narne and I’m a Junior from Virginia. My favorite subjects are math and science. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, hanging out with my friends, and traveling. I’m very excited to be a part of this organization and help many students all around the world. I hope my study guide is helpful!

Date joined:
October 8, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Lara Karaalp
Lara Karaalp
📍Las Vegas, Nevada
A bit about themselves:

Hello, I am Lara Karaalp, I am the executive outreach for Simple Studies! Currently, I am a sophomore at West Career & Technical Academy studying the biotechnology field. In the future, I hope to go into the medical field to be able to help people. A fun fact about me is that my first language is Turkish! :)

Date joined:
January 16, 2022
Position:
Outreach Executive
Lauren Gilbert
Lauren Gilbert
A bit about themselves:

Hi! My name is Lauren and I’m a rising high school senior. In my free time I love to dance and hang out with my friends!

Date joined:
June 23, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Lauren Mazon
Lauren Mazon
📍Las Vegas, Nevada
A bit about themselves:

I am Lauren, a sophomore from Las Vegas ! I love writing, listening to music by Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, and I also really like reading.

Date joined:
November 2, 2022
Position:
Blog Writer
Lauren Pearson
Lauren Pearson
📍Canada
A bit about themselves:

Hi/Bonjour, I'm Lauren and I'm a high school senior from Canada! Some of my favorite pastimes include of reading, spending time with my dog and playing tennis. I’m interested in pursuing my post-secondary studies in STEM. I’m also the creator of (@theadvicepear), a student initiative in which focuses on advice and community service endeavours!

Date joined:
September 17, 2021
Position:
Regional Representative
Leah Gonzalez
Leah Gonzalez
A bit about themselves:

My name is Leah, and I am a regional representative here! I love trying new coffee shops, being outside in the sun, and writing articles. I hope you are having an amazing day and are utilizing all the resources Simple Studies has available to you!

Date joined:
October 11, 2020
Position:
Regional Representative
Lilly Cole
Lilly Cole
A bit about themselves:

Hi everyone, I am Lilly, and I am a senior! I play the viola and figure skate and hope to study neuroscience, music, and/or Chinese in college!

Date joined:
June 23, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Lily Waterman
Lily Waterman
📍New Jersey, USA
A bit about themselves:

HI! I am a rising senior in NJ with an interest in STEM, specifically biomedical or chemical engineering. I am currently writing a spanish 4 study guide for simple Studies. I have taken 5 AP classes and exams, European History, US, Physics 1, Biology and Lang, and plan to take 4 this upcoming year !

Date joined:
July 1, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Lizzie Koschnick
Lizzie Koschnick
📍Indiana
A bit about themselves:

Hi, my name is Lizzie and I am a representative for Indiana.

Date joined:
August 1, 2020
Position:
Representative
Lorena Campos-Castro
Lorena Campos-Castro
📍Virginia, USA
A bit about themselves:

Hi! My name is Lorena Campos-Castro and I’m a rising senior in Virginia. I’m passionate about foreign language and cultures so I am planning on majoring in International Relations. That being said, I took AP French last year along with other advanced classes but it was extremely frustrating how little resources were out there for French in comparison to the others. Thus, I will be creating the AP French study guide and hope to provide some help and comfort to those taking it this school year.

Date joined:
July 14, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Lucero Mendez
Lucero Mendez
📍Georgia
A bit about themselves:

College guide creator from Georgia who loves anime, food, and Genshin Impact.

Date joined:
August 15, 2021
Position:
Content Creator
Lynna Baah
Lynna Baah
A bit about themselves:

Hi, I’m Lynna. I’m a regional rep as well as a tiktok content creator. I haven’t been apart of Simple Studies for long, but I’ve been loving it so far. Being able to assist other people that are doing the same courses as you is really fulfilling.:)

Date joined:
March 20, 2021
Position:
Content Creator
Maansi Misra
Maansi Misra
📍South Brunswick, NJ
A bit about themselves:

My name's Maansi and I'm a junior from South Brunswick, NJ! I've played soccer for most of my life and I love to write things from news articles to creative pieces.

Date joined:
January 17, 2023
Position:
Blog Editor
Madina Urazova
Madina Urazova
📍Kazakhstan, Almaty/Uralsk
A bit about themselves:

Hi, I'm Madina and I'm from Almaty. I was asked to be a representative and appreciate that Simple Studies reached out to me.

Date joined:
August 20, 2020
Position:
Representative
Mady Smith
Mady Smith
📍Charlotte, North Carolina
A bit about themselves:

Hi, my name is Mady Smith and i’m a rising freshman. I was born in Ann Harbor, Michigan and I now live in Charlotte, NC. Some things about me are I play competitive volleyball and travel all over the country, I love listening to music, and have a huge passion for helping the environment and other people! I’m so happy to be a part of the Simple Studies team and can’t wait to help out!

Date joined:
June 24, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Makayla Leigh-Ann Woods
Makayla Leigh-Ann Woods
📍Albama, USA
A bit about themselves:

Hey, there! My name is Makayla Leigh-Ann Woods and I am a Simple Studies representative from Alabama. I have been head of marketing for my robotics team for about 3 going on 4 years now.

Date joined:
September 1, 2020
Position:
Representative
Malaika Binte Abdul Rab
Malaika Binte Abdul Rab
📍Doha, Qatar
A bit about themselves:

I have designed and led 3 seminars in an orphanage on various topics. I am currently and IB student in an international school and can write about that. I have previously been a student ambassador for my school's history subject.

Date joined:
September 28, 2020
Position:
Representative
Mallory Zumwalt
Mallory Zumwalt
📍Texas
A bit about themselves:

Hey y’all! I’m so happy to be here and would love to serve in any capacity. A little about me, I live in the crazy state of Texas and am a rising Sophomore. Thank you for this opportunity and I hope to serve this community in any way I can.

Date joined:
June 1, 2021
Position:
Essay Editor
Manar
Manar
📍Bahrain
A bit about themselves:

I am an IB student and got accepted in YES program. I want to help people achieve their goals and improve their marks.

Date joined:
October 30, 2020
Position:
Representative
Manas Mallesh
Manas Mallesh
📍Frisco, Texas
A bit about themselves:

Hello, my name is Manas and I am on the outreach team! I have a YouTube channel I grew in a year to 25k. I think Simple Studies provides great information for many high schoolers around the world. I have also found it being very useful this year during AP testing. I love the fact that they are active on almost all social medias, including, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube… making it easier to connect to students around the world.

Date joined:
July 1, 2021
Position:
Regional Representative
Mariah Bennett
Mariah Bennett
📍Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A bit about themselves:

Hi, I'm Mariah from Pennsylvania. I understand many students can suffer from confusion during online school. I strive to get more students to get the guidance they need to excel in their class. I’ve had previous work experience with the program “Momentoring Mentors” which allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and teach moral lessons to a third grader for 10 days.

Date joined:
October 30, 2020
Position:
Representative
Mariana Lopez
Mariana Lopez
📍Miami, Florida
A bit about themselves:

My name is Mariana Lopez and I am an incoming junior. I am currently enrolled at Coral Reef Senior High School in Miami, Florida. I have a passion for environmental activism and educating our youth on social issues!

Date joined:
Position:
Content Creator
Marie Germain
Marie Germain
📍Houston, Texas
A bit about themselves:

My name is Marie Germain. I am a rising senior at Sharpstown International. I love learning about different languages and cultures. My favorite things to do are riding my bike and spending time with friends and family.

Date joined:
July 10, 2020
Position:
Content Creator
Marie Jackson
Marie Jackson
📍New York, USA
A bit about themselves:

Joined Simple Studies because of: I think that the company idea is amazing as a whole, and I really think it would help a lot of students if it just reached more people. Especially with the current crisis, this could be an amazing thing to be a part of!

Date joined:
November 15, 2020
Position:
Representative
Maryem Guizani
Maryem Guizani
📍Tunisia, Africa
A bit about themselves:

I was a Founding Member at Peace Club, Vice President at JCI and also part of the TechGirls initiative, where we learned a lot about leadership. In the JCI, my responsibilities as vice president are mainly external relations and planning the yearly program.

Date joined:
August 15, 2020
Position:
Representative
María Paula Ruiz Perez
María Paula Ruiz Perez
📍Canada
A bit about themselves:

I like grammar and to help people to use the correct ways to speak or write it. Simple Studies is such a helpful resource and I'm happy to be a part of it.

Date joined:
December 1, 2020
Position:
Representative
May Tun
May Tun
A bit about themselves:

Hi, I’m May Tun, a junior. I’ve probably heard every single pun around her name so when meeting me, try to be a bit original.

Date joined:
September 15, 2020
Position:
Regional Representative
Maya Jha
Maya Jha
A bit about themselves:

hey guys! i'm maya, and i'm the blog team manager. in my free time I run cross country and track, and volunteer with various climate justice organizations!

Date joined:
April 2, 2021
Position:
Simple Studies Leadership
McKenna Yungling
McKenna Yungling
📍Texas, USA
A bit about themselves:

Hey! My name is Kenna and I am from Texas, United States. I am tutoring for AP Calculus BC and psychology! I am a first year engineering student at Univ. of British Columbia and plan to enter the Department of Electrical Engineering for a career in the space industry! I enjoy seeing friends, hiking, and playing with my dogs. Looking forward to talking (and assisting some of y'all) on discord!

Date joined:
July 14, 2021
Position:
Tutor
McKinley Martin
McKinley Martin
📍Kansas City
A bit about themselves:

Hi! My name is McKinley. I am 17 years old and a varsity cheerleader for my school in the Kansas City area. In my spare time I love to read, spend time with my cat, and hang out at coffee shops.

Date joined:
December 29, 2021
Position:
Content Creator