2025 Loh Foundation Recipients

Tanish Chauhan 

Tanish, a senior at Prosper High School, is ranked 2^nd in his graduating class of 913 students. Of his many recognition’s, we highlight him being 13^th Internationally for School Based Enterprises through DECA along with earning the Premier Distinction achievement level through the National Speech and Debate Association – an honor only achieved by 3% of the lifetime members of that organization. Tanish plans on majoring in Computer Science to continue his passion towards machine learning – something he has demonstrated already through his development of an AI in the 7^th grade.

Graciela Garcia 

Graciela is ranked 3^rd in her graduating class at Grand Prairie’s Fine Arts Academy. Honoring her grandmother, she desires to study public policy and immigration law to advocate for those in need. Graciela currently leads the DFW Tourette’s Syndrome support group where she conducts meetings, mentors younger children, and raises awareness for that community. As impressive, Graciela started her school’s chapter of LULAC – paving the way for her to be elected State Youth President in June 2025.

Pragathi Prakash 

Pragathi, who is committed to attending John Hopkins University, is currently ranked 1^st in her graduating class at Dubiski Career High School. She plans on studying biomedical engineering so that she can design technologies that restore mobility and opportunities to underserved communities – something she has already been doing in her free time by developing a device called EchoPin that alerts blind people of obstacles to prevent head injuries. Pragathi also serves as DECA President for her school and is a SkillsUSA Texas officer – representing thousands of her peers statewide.

Lee Kerk 

Lee, ranked 2^nd in his graduating class of 387 students at Seguin High School, plans on pursuing a career in Biomedical Engineering in order to design equitable medical technologies – like the one he already has co-engineered named “TruOxi” – a prototype LED that aims to correct racial bias in pulse oximeters. Through his direction, Lee has utilized data-driven initiatives to support chronic illness patients in the area. While he is not shadowing at a nanomedicine lab, Lee is the Concertmaster of his Symphonic Orchestra and Vice President of this Key Club.

Yasmine Bouayad Agha 

Presently 1^st in her graduating class at Seguin High School, Yasmine’s resume reads like that of someone ending their career – not beginning it. She co-founded the Conservation of Forest Organization – coordinating over 500 volunteers in biodiversity education and local improvement projects – and actively volunteers with the Algerian Red Crescent – specifically to improve the quality of life for all those around her community. Yasmine has also spent multiple years as a Student Researcher in Ireland and as a Clinical Training Intern at a Neurology Clinic in Algeria.

Sumaiyah Siddique 

Currently ranked 3rd in her graduating class at Dubiski Career High School, Sumaiyah plans on majoring in Biology with a Pre-Med emphasis. Her resume exemplifies a dedication to serving her community through school clubs (Student Leadership Team, Skills USA, and others) as well as outside school such as Debes Career En Ti – which helps non-English learners become more proficient with English fluency.  Sumaiyah was selected twice to emcee the Mid-Autumn Festival at Asia Times Square where she led and prepared her classmates through the events, ensuring success for all. Sumaiyah clearly embodies compassion towards others at every opportunity – as her participation in the Student Ambassadors of the Grand Prairie ISD’s Justice, Equity and Inclusion Task Force illustrates. 

Emily Hoang 

With intentions of pursuing biochemistry to transform suffering into knowledge and that knowledge into care, Emily has excelled in the classroom where she is 14^th in her graduating class at Martin High School while maintaining her dedication to serving her community through both her church and the school. At school, she was a founder of the Chemistry Club, HOSA Chapter Webmaster, and earned entry into Psi Alpha, the International Honor Society for High School Students in Psychology. Emily also serves as Youth Leader for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement, where she helped raise over $15,000 for her community.

Giang Cao 

Giang is currently attending Tarrant County College where she maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA while sitting on the Dean’s List while serving her community through impactful activities intended to make meaningful changes. She volunteers for ENGin, as an English tutor to help Ukrainians practice English and is a Peer Leader at the school – helping her peers build confidence as they transition to campus life. Giang’s long-term desire is to earn a degree in accounting and ultimately obtain the CPA certification.

Fred Threats Jr. 

Fred, a graduating dual-credit Senior at Lamar High School, spearheaded his campus’ Peace Project, which encourages students to seek support to resolve conflicts without aggression. Through the project, the school and Arlington ISD have reported a 50% decline in on-campus physical altercations and aim to expand the Peace Project into the broader community. Fred has served has the President of the Arlington ISD Student Leadership Advisory Board, helping expand representation between the students and the district, and he serves as Senior Class President on his campus. Amongst all these accolades, Fred found time to author “Lose Beat,” a book he wrote to help student reframe bullying and encouraging students to utilize their unique backgrounds into personal triumphs.