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Nirvaan Somany

Nirvaan Somany

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Stanford '28 | Founder of Project Jeans | Diana Award Recipient 2023 | Pramerica Emerging Visionary | Head of Music Society | The Shri Ram School '24 | Driving Sustainability through social Entrepreneurship

  • Education

    • The Shri Ram School

      2010 - 2024
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      Activities and Societies: Music Society, School Band, Soccer - - IB Subjects: HL – Mathematics AA, Physics, Economics; SL – Chemistry, Spanish, English- Received CAIE Star of the Year Award for securing all 9A Stars in IGCSE exams- Prayukti Lateral Award for Lateral Thinking by The Shri Ram School.- Head, Music Society & School Band.- Member, Soccer Team

    • Stanford University

      2024 - 2028

  • Experience

    • Project Jeans

      Jan 2019 - now
      Founder

      - Collected 12000 pairs of old jeans and repurposed them to make 1000 sleeping bags for the needy- Engaged with 25 educational institutions from across India to spread awareness about the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry which led several of them to use Project Jeans as a CAS project for the IBDP diploma- Invited to speak at the Hultz Prize at the Hindu College.- Got featured by several reputed newspapers and magazines, including The Better India, The Hindu, Global Hues, 24 News, Maharashtra News, What’s, and many more. Show less

    • Environotes

      Jan 2022 - now
      Founder and Editor

      - Author and publish a monthly newsletter to spread awareness about the environment.- Circulate 6000 copies of the newsletter to government school children in Rajokri Village to provide them with access to information about the environment.

    • Grand Imperial Hotel

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Intern

      - Conducted an energy audit for the hotel and introduced them to noted environmentalist and Ted X Speaker Mr. Kamal Meattle to help introduce more sustainable practices.- Developed a comprehensive report detailing actionable steps to increase sustainability and decrease operational costs,including fixing air leaks to reduce air conditioning expenses, utilizing food waste to create compost, and implementing effective waste segregation practices.

    • The Shri Ram School

      Jan 2023 - now
      Head of Music Society

      - Acted as the Secretary of the Music Society (2021-22) before being promoted to the position of Head.-Led a team of almost 100 students across 7 grades.- Organize weekly music events for the members of the music society.- Spearheaded the upgradation of the “Jampad” with upgraded music equipment so students from the school can have a place to play, compose and record music.- Formulated provision for the recording of Podcasts.- Headed the school band to perform in a fundraiser called Soul Beats in 2022 to raise money for physically and visually impaired children with an audience of 500+ people.- Delivered a solo performance representing the school in a mall with audio to raise awareness for Autism. Show less

    • The Climate Reality Project - India & South Asia

      Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
      Intern

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Communication Skills 'Grade 5'

      Trinity College London

    • The Sustainable Development Goals – a Global Transdisciplinary Vision for the Future

      Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nirvaan Somany
      The Diana Award - 2023 - 2023 Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work. This is the longest running award for young people through a retrospective nomination process only.
    • Awarded to Nirvaan Somany
      Environmental Conservation Association Pune Excellence in Innovation Dec 2022
    • Awarded to Nirvaan Somany
      Innovator Award The Shri Ram School, Gurugram
    • Awarded to Nirvaan Somany
      Pramerica Emerging Visionary Pramerica Emerging Visionaries Received a silver medal by Pramerica. Pramerica Emerging Visionaries is a national recognition program that awards student volunteers for their innovative solutions to financial and societal challenges in their communities. An Emerging Visionary is a changemaker – a young person with a bold vision for impact and a project to make it happen.Pramerica Emerging Visionaries is the evolution of the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards. This long-standing program has honored thousands of… Show more Received a silver medal by Pramerica. Pramerica Emerging Visionaries is a national recognition program that awards student volunteers for their innovative solutions to financial and societal challenges in their communities. An Emerging Visionary is a changemaker – a young person with a bold vision for impact and a project to make it happen.Pramerica Emerging Visionaries is the evolution of the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards. This long-standing program has honored thousands of young people during its 12-year history in India and over 26-year-old legacy in the United States. Show less
    • Awarded to Nirvaan Somany
      Young Entrepreneurs Award -