OUR TEAM
Founding President
Lilit Shashikyan founded Any Kid Can Be Anything because she knows what it feels like to have ambition without always knowing where to find guidance. Born in Greece and raised between Greece and Armenia before immigrating to the US at age five, Lilit grew up helping her family navigate unfamiliar systems and find the words to be heard. Later, through founding and leading her high school’s Career Club, Lilit recognized a similar need for guidance among hardworking students with big goals but little access to information about college, careers, scholarships, and other opportunities. Her own journey revealed a truth that would shape her work: students are rarely held back by a lack of capability, but too often by a lack of opportunity. Now a Political Science student at UCLA on the pre-law track, Lilit created Any Kid Can Be Anything to become the support system she wished more students had.
Vice President Operations Director
Vice President Outreach Director
Event Coordinator
Finance and Development Coordinator
Creative Media Director
Marketing and Communications Director
Graphic Designer
Newsletter Editor
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Student Mentorship Program
Looking to give back to your community? Become a mentor with Any Kid Can Be Anything!The Any Kid Can Be Anything Student Mentorship Program connects students in grades 8–12 with mentors who can offer encouragement, academic guidance, and support as students plan for their futures.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways to support Any Kid Can Be Anything. Volunteers help create meaningful opportunities for students by assisting with events, workshops, outreach, program activities, and other initiatives that empower young people to explore their potential and plan for their futures.