About | Word for Thought

ABOUT US

Most of us live our lives in our head more than in the world. Sometimes it really is all in your head. There is so much distortion that happens in the process of sensation, perception, and processing--and it is different for everyone. We believe understanding the human mind is foundational to understanding the human experience. We believe understanding the connection between interdisciplinary cognition and the larger world around us is critical for maximizing one's potential and global citizenship.

Word for Thought is a student-led, interdisciplinary resource-hub committed to providing digestible cognitive science resources for teens through the arts. We explore the various fields of cognitive science—neurology and psychology through our magazine, workshops, and events; philosophy through organized seminars; and overall, observing humankind as a whole through artistic expression. Because the beauty we see in the human experience is always a reflection of our own selves.

Our Team

Meet us! If you want to get involved with our team, fill out the application form, or contact us with questions. Our current open positions are

Outreach Coordinator

Resource Coordinator

Seasonal, Guest Writer, and/or Editor (C&C)

Social Media Coordinator

Executive Director, Founder, Editor-in-Chief (C&C)

Rachel Jeong

Rachel is a junior in high school in Minnesota. She's passionate about combining cognitive science with the arts, and founded WFT in 2022. When she grows up, she would like to live in the countryside forest alone, surviving on nuts and berries.

Editor (C&C), Resources Manager

Wren Pexa

Wren is a junior in high school, operating from Massachusetts. Her passions include violin, writing, and traveling— as well as an abundance of other things, like learning languages. Through her artistic endeavors and love for exploration, she aspires to make a positive impact on Word for Thought.

Outreach Manager

Anne Tsai

Anne is currently a junior in high school and loves to listen to music while doing anything. Her passions, like creating art and stories, revolve around finding a peace of mind, “me time”, and self-improvement. Through Word for Thought, she hopes to shine a light on teenagehood and show that no one is ever alone when they may think they are.

Communications Project Coordinator

Ivy Treitler

Ivy is a junior in high school, based in Minnesota, where she enjoys writing, playing the cello, and performing in the circus arts. She is passionate about advocacy within the field of health sciences - not only physical health, but also mental and cognitive - especially for youth. She aims to facilitate the development of Word for Thought by applying her passion for both cognitive sciences and the arts to it.

Outreach Coordinator

Mahini Balasubramanian

Mahini is a sophomore in high school. She enjoys pop music, relaxing runs, and going to school. She hopes to continue her passion for healthcare by going into medicine when she gets older.

Editor (C&C)

Maryam Naeem

Maryam is a rising high school senior in Minnesota. She loves exploring new places/traveling, the arts and philosophy, and hopes to bring her love for these things to Word for Thought in an impactful way.

Resource Coordinator

Ares Drake

Ares is a rising junior in high school, where they play soccer and runs for track. Ares is interested in studying how the brain interacts with technology and machines.