Naina Singh is a high school student at the American School London. Fascinated by the intricate enmeshing of psychology and biology, she is eager to probe and interrogate the mysteries of the human mind.

To further pursue this passion of hers, she authored a mentored research paper exploring the innovations and constraints of using genetic research for learning about behavioral spectrum disorders. Her time at the pre-college course titled “Medical Research: Clinical Trials Resulting in Medical Discoveries” offered by Georgetown University allowed her to gain an in-depth knowledge of evidence-based medicine, in addition to helping her imbibe the importance of research ethics. In addition to this, her experience as a member of her school’s Neurodiversity Club has impressed upon her the importance and critical need for raising awareness and advocacy about neurodivergence. She has also volunteered with several local social service organizations in her community, including DoorStep, The Winch, and Free Cakes for Kids (Camden), thereby realizing the significance of shouldering the reciprocal social obligations that all of us owe to our community.

The Autism Awareness and Action Alliance (A4) is her attempt to bridge the existing gaps in healthcare access regarding neurodivergence in vulnerable communities, as she hopes to translate her knowledge into real-world praxis through this initiative. In her free time, she finds joy in playing the piano, along with training for field hockey.