About Us

Empowering Young Minds Through Science

Our Story

We are a team of high school students intent on making educational opportunities available to all students. According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL), only 12% of Americans have proficient health literacy skills. We hope to target this statistic by promoting scientific education in schools and encouraging students interested in learning about the health sciences to pursue their passions.

As dedicated students of science, we recognize the importance of interactive learning and, specifically, dissections. A textbook can never replicate the same learning that an immersive dissection can, nor can it spark the same wonder in students.

We hope to make this experience possible for all students by hosting in-person and virtual events, as well as after-school programs to offer interactive, hands-on dissection experiences not typically offered at most schools due to the lack of resources.

Starting off as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization centered around the Southern California region, we are now expanding our reach to international communities.

Meet the Founding Team

William Lin

William is a student at Harvard-Westlake School with a strong passion for the life sciences. During his internship at a healthcare startup, he conducted an advocacy report that identified key underrepresented groups within the diabetic community. He now applies his expertise to enrich educational experiences for students in community centers, public schools, and summer programs. In addition to his work in dissections, William excels in Speech and Debate and is actively involved in creating short films.

MeJo Liao

MeJo is a Harvard-Westlake student dedicated to improving healthcare literacy. Her achievements, including First Place States Science Olympiad Winner, US Medicine and Disease Olympiad Silver Medalist, OHNF Medical Scholars Scholarship Recipient, and Cedars Sinai Blood Drive Captain, reflect her scientific expertise. Combined with her love for helping others as a Presidential Volunteer Service Award Gold Medalist, her work with Down to Dissect provides students with scientific learning opportunities around the world.

Nola Foran

Chief Manager

With a combined passion for educational equity and spark for life science, Nola is dedicated to helping others find their own spark. Nola volunteers at a local recreation center and works as a teacher’s aide at Drawn2Art. As a 2026 CDB scholar Nola has been recognized by the Institute of Educational Advancement for her academic excellence and her steadfast commitment to helping her community.