About The Conant Chapter

Arissa, a senior at James B. Conant High School, serves as the manager of the Conant Chapter of the Chicago Student Refugee Coalition (CSRC). She believes everyone should have equal opportunities, no matter where they came from, and hopes to aid refugees during their transition into a new environment. She wants to study international relations and go to law school to eventually work as a lawyer and politician.

Irina Gut, a Senior at James B Conant High School, serves as the vice manager of the Conant Chapter of the Chicago Student Refugee Coalition (CSRC). Irina is passionate about helping immigrant students integrate into their new home, which is what she’s hoping she can accomplish through NSRC. In college, Irina is hoping to study economics, then pursue law school, eventually working as an International Lawyer.

Nidhi Karekar, a senior at James B. Conant High School, serves as the Conant Chapter Volunteer Coordinator of the Chicago Student Refugee Coalition (CSRC). Nidhi is passionate about supporting others to find their place in a community and hopes to help make experiences and opportunities accessible to immigrant students through NSRC. In college, Nidhi aspires to study neuroscience and prepare for medical school to eventually be a Doctor. 

Sarayu Adepu, a Senior at James B Conant High School, serves as the Event Coordinator of the Chicago Student Refugee Coalition (CSRC). Sarayu is passionate about helping immigrant students build connections, share experiences with other kids, and be comfortable in their new homes in America, which is what she is planning on doing through NSRC. In college, Sarayu is planning on studying professional flight, then eventually working as an Airline Pilot.