Sai Ganbote

Sai is a research intern at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science, studying adolescent mental health, and conducts neuroscience research at Stanford University using artificial intelligence to identify early markers of neurodegenerative disease. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Speak Now, Sai leads initiatives focused on youth mental health education, advocacy, and early intervention. Inspired by her family’s experiences, she co-authored landmark Illinois legislation advocating for universal, no-cost K-12 school mental health screenings and continues to work toward expanding equitable access to mental healthcare. Beyond her advocacy, Sai serves as President of the Aurora Youth Council, President of the IMSA Medical Society, and President of Total Applied Learning for Entrepreneurs. Outside of her work, she enjoys photography, thrifting, traveling, baking, and spending time with friends and family.