Students Creating Impact
About
Owed Soap is a student-led nonprofit dedicated to reducing environmental waste and improving access to hygiene. We collect used cooking oil that would otherwise be discarded and transform it into soap that supports communities in need. Through local outreach, educational initiatives, and international partnerships, our team of students works to address both environmental and public health challenges while empowering young people to create lasting impact.
Our Leadership Team
The dedicated individuals steering our mission to provide hygiene education and sustainable hygiene solutions to communities worldwide.
Lara Leon
President
Lara founded Owed Soap to transform waste into sustainable hygiene solutions and empower young people to create meaningful social impact.
Nao Wegner
Vice President
Nao is passionate about youth empowerment and community service, helping expand Owed Soap's mission through collaboration and outreach.
Ella Stroy
International Relations
Ella supports Owed Soap's operations and organization while advocating for greater access to hygiene in underserved communities.
Amiya Garg
Marketing Manager
Amiya leads Owed Soap’s marketing efforts, creating engaging campaigns and visual content that help share our mission and expand our impact.
Izelle Bhatnagar
Secretary
Izelle keeps Owed Soap organized by coordinating communications, managing records, and supporting the team’s day-to-day operations.
Eden Jamtgaard
Treasurer
Eden oversees Owed Soap’s finances, ensuring responsible budgeting, fundraising management, and transparency in supporting our mission.
Ashley Yuen
Social Media Manager
Ashley shares Owed Soap’s mission through creative storytelling and digital outreach, helping inspire new supporters and expand our global community.
Meena Nandela
Principal Scientist
Meena leads Owed Soap’s product research and development, applying scientific knowledge to create safe, effective, and sustainable soap solutions.
Partnerships
We collaborate with forward-thinking restaurants and nonprofit organizations to turn organic waste into sustainable hygiene solutions for communities worldwide.
Fiscal Sponsor
Empowerment Works
Website: empowermentworks.org
Since 2001, Empowerment works is a 501(c3) non-profit that supports community-driven change by sponsoring and scaling grassroots initiatives through mentorship, funding access, and administrative support.Â
Global Partner
Fields of Hope Rwanda
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Website: fieldsofhope.org.rw
Fields of Hope Rwanda is a local nongovernmental organization committed to sustainable development through agricultural education, community health empowerment, and environmental stewardship across Rwandan provinces.
Global Partner
Village Concern Uganda
Website:Â village-concern-uganda.webnode.page
Village Concern Uganda is a community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through sustainable development, empowerment, and local support.
Restaurant Partners
Café Vitale
Location:Â Los Altos, CA
Phone: +1 (650) 559-1500
Website: cafevitale.com
Madras Café
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Phone: +1 (408) 737-2323
Website: madrescafe.us