Maya is a student at U of C Lab Schools who enjoys Science Olympiad and is the Health Editor of her school newspaper. She was diagnosed with scoliosis at 13 and wore a brace for over a year, resulting in insomnia and difficulty focusing. She founded Under the Iceberg as a sophomore in hope of making teens like her feel less alone.

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Maya Gauhar

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Maya Gauhar’s Story │April 11, 2026