Meet Our Board Members
 Founder & President: Maya Joshi
Hi, I'm Maya and I founded LHA as a freshman at Walter Payton College Prep! I have a passion for the visual arts that has stemmed from my early childhood. Some of my favorite memories come from learning to paint and weave with my grandparents. Finger painting and weaving with a loom was a special way for me to learn about being creative. Now, finger weaving and watercolor painting has become a favorite way for me to relax and unwind in my free time. Art has given me everlasting memories and bonds that I hold close to my heart. I hope to create art and new memories with others that they can also cherish and remember with smiles.

​Please email me at maya@lhateam.org if you have any questions regarding care facility onboarding, how seniors can sign up, partnering with LHA or LHA's social media!
 Communications Director: Eleanor Van Houten
Hello! I’m Eleanor, and I became the Communications Director as a freshman at Whitney Young High School. I love the arts and participate in my school’s theatre company and choir and I also play piano. I’m also super passionate about helping others and I’m so excited to be able to put these two interests together and bring happiness, friendship and art to those who need it most.

Please email me at eleanor@lhateam.org if you have any questions regarding volunteering for LHA!
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Treasurer: Riya Joshi
​Hi, I'm Riya and I became LHA's treasurer as a freshman at Walter Payton College Prep! I love words, reading poetry, and playing board games. Fun Fact: I love Latin! Some of my favorite games to play are Scrabble, Boggle, and Charades. I think that playing board games evokes the magical feeling of joy that brings us back to our childhood.  I believe connecting through games can help us all feel the simple pleasures in life, even in challenging times.

Please email me at riya@lhateam.org if you have any questions regarding donations!
Secretary & Publicist: June Stevens
​Hey! My name is June, I became Lifting Hearts With the Arts’ secretary and publicist when I was in 8th grade at Lane Tech Academic Center! I love going on walks and playing card games. Some of my other interests are politics, cooking and sports. A fun fact about me is that I’m on the debate team at my school. I look forward to talking with you!

Please email me at june@lhateam.org if you have any questions regarding spreading the word about LHA!
Lifting Hearts with the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization. 
Donations and gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.