Meet Our Team

Leadership & Team

Meet the founding students building SHWI from the ground up and learn about opportunities to join our growing team.

Meet Our Founder

The student leader who started it all

Jawad Anwar, Founder and President of Student Health & Wellness Initiative

Jawad Anwar

Founder & President

Grade 9 Student Leader

Health Advocacy Community Service Youth Leadership

About Jawad

Jawad is a Grade 9 student with a strong interest in health education, community service, and student leadership. He founded this initiative to promote health awareness, support mental well-being, and encourage youth-led community engagement through practical, age-appropriate programs.

Vision & Interests

Jawad is particularly interested in how early education, prevention, and advocacy contribute to healthier communities. He believes that young people have the power to create meaningful change when given the opportunity to lead with purpose and empathy.

Key Focus Areas

Mental health awareness & education
Community outreach & service
Health literacy & prevention
Youth-led advocacy
Building healthier communities
Empowering student leaders

"I believe that health education shouldn't wait until adulthood. By starting early and empowering students to take action, we can create a generation that prioritizes wellness, supports each other, and makes informed decisions about their health."

— Jawad Anwar, Founder & President

Our Founding Team

Student leaders committed to making health and wellness accessible to all

Our Leadership Structure

SHWI operates with a clear hierarchical structure that enables efficient delegation and collaboration. Our founder sets the vision and oversees all operations, while coordinators manage specific program areas and report directly to leadership.

This structure ensures accountability, provides clear pathways for growth, and allows us to scale our impact as we recruit more team members. Every role is designed to develop leadership, management, and communication skills.

Jawad Anwar, Founder and President of Student Health & Wellness Initiative

Founder & President

Jawad Anwar

Reports to: School Administration

Sets the vision and mission for SHWI, represents the organization to school administration and community partners, oversees all programs and leaders, and serves as final decision-maker.

Sets vision & mission
Represents SHWI externally
Oversees all programs
Final decision-maker

Mental Health Programs Coordinator

Position Available

Reports to: Founder & President

Leads mental health literacy workshops, coordinates awareness campaigns, and manages all mental wellness programming.

Lead MH workshops
Coordinate campaigns
Manage programming

Community Health Outreach Coordinator

Position Available

Reports to: Founder & President

Works with seniors, community centers, and newcomer organizations to organize outreach events and deliver health education.

Community partnerships
Organize outreach events
Deliver health education

Campaigns & Events Coordinator

Position Available

Reports to: Founder & President

Plans community-wide health campaigns, manages timelines and deliverables, and ensures successful execution of all awareness initiatives.

Plan campaigns
Manage timelines
Execute initiatives

Communications Lead

Position Available

Reports to: Founder & President

Manages website updates, handles social media and newsletters, documents impact and activities for transparency and outreach.

Website updates
Social media & newsletters
Document impact

Volunteer Coordinator

Position Available

Reports to: Program Coordinators

Recruits volunteers, tracks volunteer hours, organizes training and schedules to ensure smooth program operations.

Recruit volunteers
Track volunteer hours
Organize training

Team Members / Volunteers

Always Recruiting!

Report to: Coordinators

Support events and campaigns, assist with research summaries, help with outreach and logistics, and contribute to SHWI's growth and impact.

Support events & campaigns
Assist with research
Help with outreach

What You'll Gain as a Member

The skills and experiences that come from leading health initiatives

Communication Skills

Public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Empathy & Compassion

Understanding diverse perspectives and needs

Project Management

Planning, organizing, and executing initiatives

Team Leadership

Motivating, delegating, and supporting others

Problem Solving

Creative thinking and solution development

Cultural Awareness

Working across diverse communities

Networking

Building professional relationships

Confidence Building

Self-assurance through achievement

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Join Our Leadership Team

We're actively recruiting students who want to make a difference in their community. Whether you're interested in a leadership role or simply want to contribute as a team member, there's a place for you in SHWI.

No Experience Required

We'll provide training and mentorship to help you succeed.

Flexible Commitment

We understand students have busy schedules and multiple commitments.

Growth Opportunities

Start as a member and grow into leadership roles as you gain experience.

Supportive Environment

Collaborative team culture where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued.

Apply to Join Our Team