Maryam Karimi is the visionary founder of Educate a Child for Change Organization (ECCO), an initiative dedicated to expanding educational access and creating growth opportunities for underserved communities. She also serves as Education Program Manager at Unity to Serve International (USI).

Inspired by her academic journey, from completing her studies at UC Berkeley to earning a master’s degree at Stanford University, she is committed to leading programs at USI that help Afghan girls access global scholarship opportunities and achieve their full potential.

With a passion for education, leadership, and community development, she leverages strategic thinking, hands-on initiative, and a commitment to inclusion to build programs that foster learning, resilience, and long-term success for children and youth.