Leading the Team
CARSON SHEFFIELD AND PIYUSH CHINTALWAR
Responsible for directing the board, administrating the organization's management structure, composing lasting strategies, and leading the team, Carson and Piyush work as a dynamic duo ensuring maximum impact.
First meeting in the middle school band, the two trumpet players became fast friends—band has that effect on people. Though, their idea to start Toys for Texans wasn’t born at a Friday night football game; inspiration struck as the two were playing video games together one Friday evening.
Their original plan was simple: host a two-week toy drive and give the donations to local children. With the help of friends from their biology class, they were able to make their first donation to the Samaritan Inn.
President and Co-founder
Mitul Gouni
Mitul assists in a variety of tasks from basic management to bringing sophisticated ideas to the team.
Mitul himself is a rising entrepreneur and social worker, founding his own nonprofit, Lightbulb Tutoring, at only 14 years old.
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Secretary
Marc D'jamoos
As Secretary, Marc creates meeting outlines, organizes monthly reports, arranges appointments, and prioritizes workloads for the best end result.
His dream as a child was always to bring more joy to the world and to restore the goodwill of people. Now his position allows him to do just that.
CCO
Samir Alam
Samir works on developing donor and business relationships, maintaining partnerships, and providing organizations with extensive backgrounds to which Toys for Texans can donate.
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Samir seeks to bring people of different experiences together through charitable giving.
Student Board
Emma Zhou
Emma manages social media outreach, corporate sponsorships, and event coordination, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of activities and fostering strong relationships within the community.
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Emma is deeply passionate about fostering connections and bringing people together through meaningful interactions and shared experiences. She believes in the power of collaboration and works tirelessly to create an environment where everyone feels inspired to contribute to a greater cause.
Student Board
Emily Gonzalez
Emily coordinates with churches and organizations to secure donation drives and manages the setup of collection boxes at various locations, allowing the community to come together and contribute to the cause.
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Emily finds true joy in knowing that her efforts directly contribute to brightening a child's day and making a meaningful impact. She values the opportunity to be part of something that not only brings hope to those in need but also strengthens the sense of community through shared efforts.
Student Board
Anushka Mande
Anushka is dedicated to building community impact through outreach to businesses, schools, and individuals, organizing toy drives, and collaborating with the student board to enhance Toys for Texans’ operations.Through careful planning and collaboration, they help strengthen the organization’s network, making sure every drive and partnership aligns with the club’s mission to help those in need.
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Passionate about giving back, Anushka admires the shared enthusiasm and commitment of everyone involved in making a difference for children in need.
Student Board
Jakob Sheffield
Jakob serves as the chairman of the student board, leading efforts to bring hope and joy to families across North Texas.
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Having played baseball for 11 years, Jakob is also a proud member of the Allen team and cherishes their roots in Illinois, where they spent the first decade of their life. Coming from a big family with two older brothers and two step-siblings, they value teamwork and collaboration, which they bring to their role in the organization.
Student Board
Pallav Chintalwar
Pallav plays a key role in organizing donation drives and building partnerships with companies, ensuring that the club's impact continues to grow and reach as many people as possible.
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Their passion for helping others is evident in their dedication to ensuring that thousands of people benefit from the club's efforts. Pallav is driven by the desire to expand the reach of these efforts and is committed to making an even bigger difference in the future, working tirelessly to bring hope to more people in the community.
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