Our Team
Raahil Aditya ganguly Founder & Director
Raahil Ganguly (‘27) is a passionate student and the founder of Pages Past Perimeters, a nonprofit dedicated to closing educational equity gaps by donating English books to under-resourced schools and those in need around the world. Fluent in English, French, and Bengali, he approaches global advocacy with a deep understanding of language and culture. As a Rising Generation Scholar delegate with the Aspen Institute, Raahil contributes to national conversations on youth leadership and social change. He is a nationally recognized poet and leads his school’s Economics Team to connect students with real-world finance and policy. He also plays competitive club soccer. His dedication to access, literacy, and youth empowerment fuels his mission to create lasting, cross-border impact.
Sofiana Azzouz Founder & Director
Sofiana (‘26) is a passionate student and the founder of Pages Past Perimeters, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging educational gaps by providing English books to under-resourced schools and communities around the world. Fluent in English, French, and Slovak, she brings a global perspective to her work and advocacy. She recently completed pre-college programs at the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris and Comenius University in Bratislava, further deepening her academic and cultural experience. Sofiana also founded and serves as president of her high school’s stock market club, where she empowers her peers with financial literacy and real-world investing skills. Her commitment to education, equity, and cross-cultural understanding drives everything she does.
Mikaeel Akhtar Rhode Island Coordinator
As the Rhode Island Coordinator for Pages Past Perimeters, Mikaeel leads efforts to expand access to books and literacy across local communities and beyond. He organizes book drives, builds partnerships with schools and nonprofits, and mobilizes students to take part in meaningful service. His role connects Wheeler School and the wider Rhode Island community to an international, student-led network dedicated to closing educational gaps through the power of books. Mikaeel is committed to turning local action into global impact, ensuring that every book collected helps open doors for readers around the world.
Meet the chapters
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Meet the chapters -
Chehan Kaur - Northern Highlands Regional High School - New Jersey
Shreeya Batthala - Moses Brown School -Rhode Island
Yaakov Ellis - UWC Thailand - Phuket, Thailand
Isabel Peris - East Greenwich High School - Rhode Island
Rahil Tourani - Hong Kong International School - Hong Kong SAR, China
Naomi Song - Amador Valley High School - California
Makayla Anderson - Minnesota Connections Academy - Minnesota
Lillyana Floriani - Barrington High School - Rhode Island
Melody Wang - Foothill High School - California
Isla Corey - International School Of Monaco, Monaco
Anisa Gafurova - Milpitas High School - California
Mardel Fosu - East Providence High School - Rhode Island
Simon Moshe Kislak-Brown - Classical High School - Rhode Island
Adam Nawaz - Trumbull High School - Connecticut
Sarah Kabli - LaSalle Academy - Rhode Island
Isha Bagga - Blue Valley West - Kansas
Madelyn Mulligan - Ponaganset High School - Rhode Island
Charles Balboa - Conservatory Green High School - Colorado
Eshan Sikder - Novi High School, USA, Novi, Michigan
Nina Martin - French International School of Hong Kong, S.A.R. China