Our Story

We are a team of six friends who share a strong connection to the Bay Area. We were driven to action after news of a large outbreak of COVID-19 in one of San Francisco’s largest shelters. There is one population that is unable to shelter-in-place due to uncontrollable circumstances — there is no staying at your house when you don’t have one. Shelters for unhoused individuals essential to keep open, but also high risk locations: they house many people, many of whom already have pre-existing respiratory conditions​, in close quarters.

There is a simple tool that can drastically decrease the spread of COVID-19: masks.
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With California’s extended shelter-in-place and mask requirements enforced, thousands of unhoused individuals in the Bay Area are disproportionately impacted. We aim to provide every unhoused individual with two masks – so they can wear one while the other is washed – in order to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the unhoused population.

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Our Model
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• Product: Partner with businesses to provide cost-effective, reliable masks to every unhoused individual across the Bay Area while supporting jobs for Californians who create those masks:
  • Our first objective is to provide two reusable, durable masks to every unhoused individual in Berkeley and Oakland (6,000+ unhoused)
  • Our next objective is to provide these same resources to the unhoused populations of Richmond (500+ unhoused) and of San Francisco (8,000+ unhoused)
• Distribution, Sanitation & Awareness: Collaborate with local shelters and nonprofits addressing the needs of the unhoused in order to distribute and sanitize the masks 
  • Along with each pair of masks, we will provide an informational flyer with general health advice and mask sanitation locations for individuals to clean or swap their masks 
• Fundraising & Awareness: Launch a GoFundMe across our network and various social media platforms (e.g. Facebook groups) to raise our initial goal of $10k​

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Our Team

Mo Siddiqui

Hey, my name is Mo, and I am currently a fourth year medical student at Rush University. I have been a part of over 5 organizations dedicated to addressing the healthcare disparities faced by the unhoused population. Fun fact: I’ve spelled a record number of names incorrectly as a prior Starbucks Barista.

Yoko Imajo

Hi, my name is Yoko and I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. and Master of Public Health (MPH). I’ve enjoyed working with various non-profits in Japan and the U.S. to tackle health disparities associated with the social determinants of health. Fun fact: I’ve encountered a sea turtle in the wild!

Neeknaz Abari

Hi, I’m Neeknaz! I recently graduated from UC Berkeley, where I worked at the Berkeley Student Food Collective. I've also worked with a variety of nonprofits as a member of The Berkeley Group along with Ruth and Vicky. Fun fact: I’ve owned 9 pets throughout my life, not including fish.

Ruth Chen

My name is Ruth Chen, and I am a recent graduate from UC Berkeley. I've worked with both local and international nonprofits with a goal of providing equity to all.
Fun fact: Candy fiend - Tried over 85% of any general supermarket’s candy aisle. Vicky is somehow the same height as me (right).

Vicky Jin

My name is Vicky Jin, and I am a recent graduate from UC Berkeley. I’ve always been an active community volunteer, having worked with several nonprofits and hospitals both in LA and the Bay Area.
Fun fact: I can lick my elbow and I am the same height as Ruth (left).

Juliana Zhao

Hello there! My name is Juliana Zhao and I recently graduated from UC Berkeley as an Economics and Business major. I love working with nonprofits and am passionate about giving back. Fun Fact: I used to play the accordion!

Nimrit Hayer

Hi, I’m Nimrit! I am an incoming sophomore at UC Berkeley this year, and I am intending on studying Business Administration. Volunteering and helping the community has always been extremely important to me, and I would love to give back with Masks2All and make a difference! Fun fact: I love watching Marvel Cinematic Universe movies.

Rohan Bhargava

Hi, my name is Rohan, and I am an incoming sophomore at UC Berkeley intending to study Business Administration with a Data Science Minor. I’ve had the pleasure of working with several nonprofit organizations in and around the Bay Area in both high school as well as being a member of The Berkeley Group. Fun Fact: I’m trying to learn how to play golf! (the key word is “trying”).

Rohit Rajkumar

Hi, I’m Rohit! I graduated UC Berkeley in 2017 before starting work at JP Morgan as an M&A analyst. I am now a healthcare investor with Chicago Pacific Founders working with companies to change the healthcare system and encourage more equity. Fun fact: I just got a new dog

Matt Kahan

Hi, I’m Matt! I recently graduated from UC Berkeley, and I love working on impactful projects. I’ve volunteered with programs that support equal access to education for low-income students in both the Bay Area and Boston, where I grew up. Fun fact: I love to cook, and Gordon Ramsay shows are my guilty pleasures (and inspiration)! 

Luna Zhang

Hi, my name is Luna. I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2018, and I currently work for ZS Associates. As a healthcare-focused consultant, I am also interested in understanding and addressing healthcare inequalities in the USA. Fun fact: I’ve lived in 5 states.