Core Leadership Team
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Michelle Liu is a high school senior. She is highly passionate about dance, STEM, and improving her community. She demonstrates these passions through her 12+ years of experience in competitive dance under Angel Dance Company, her three consecutive Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Awards, accumulating over 600 hours of service, and the research and internships she has completed. She conducted research on early diagnosis of ADRD and has won awards for her achievements in psychological research. Through her experiences in dance and research, she developed an interest in a niche area: contributing to public and health through evidence-based community initiatives that relate dance to brain health. She has focused on using dance to bring joy to senior retirement homes in her community while also prioritizing education in how dance movements can improve psycho-social well-being and brain health. Aside from these, Michelle has conducted research in mild cognitive impairment status changes, been created business pitch about monitoring tools for Alzheimer's patients, and interned in public office among other related initiatives.Â
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Founder and PresidentÂ
Saanvi Amara is a rising high school junior with a strong interest in neuroscience, biotechnology, and public health. She is particularly interested in how social prescriptions, especially dance and art, can be leveraged to enhance cognitive function, support neuroplasticity, and improve overall brain health. She explores these interests through her biotechnology research and her work in dental settings, where she has examined patient care through both clinical and neurological lenses. With ten years of experience in volleyball and a growing interest in movement-based interventions, Saanvi is especially drawn to the connection between physical activity and cognitive resilience. She aims to translate neuroscience research into accessible, community-based initiatives, particularly for underserved populations. Through her involvement in HOSA, FBLA, and Unite2Uplift, she integrates leadership, research, and service to drive meaningful, brain health–focused impact.
Research Program Director
With a 4.0 GPA, Lingxi Xing is a highly motivated freshman who has always known she would pursue a career in medicine. She participates in her school’s student council, volleyball, and robotics team. In preparation for medical school, Lingxi looks forward to making the greatest contribution that she can to Memory in Motion.
Lead Project Coordinator
Annie Li is a rising junior at Shrewsbury High School, MA. Since her freshman year, she has demonstrated a strong interest and success in the business field. From participating in DECA at an international level and becoming VP of Marketing to interning with Wellington Management and serving as Marketing Director and Treasurer of two nonprofits, she has developed remarkable business, leadership, and resource management skills. Aside from business, Annie has been an active dancer for over 13 years, competing in multiple prestigious competitions, while receiving recognition for her science fair research and competing at the state level. Dance has always brought immense joy and light to her life, and through Memory in Motion, she wishes to share that spirit with those around her. Here, she aims to combine her passion for both business and dance and use her research skills as the Human Resources Manager of Memory in Motion.Â
Human Resources Manager
Austin Xu is a high school freshman with a passion for chemistry and biology. He is particularly interested in how chemistry can be applied to biology problems. An active member of his school’s science, math, and robotics teams, Austin has racked up lots of experience in STEM. Additionally, he is a member of his school’s tennis team and has played tennis for more than 5 years. He looks forward to making an impact through Memory in Motion.
Lead Project Coordinator