Gen Z is Baking for a Cause

Sahana Vij

Sahana Vij is the author of Bake Away, which has helped raise funds for more than 500K meals for kids and been recognized by acclaimed chefs like The French Laundry’s Chef Thomas Keller and The New York Times. Sahana was named one of People Magazine’s “Top 10 Girls Changing the World” and spotlighted on various television shows and networks such as The Kelly Clarkson Show, MSNBC, NBC, CBS and ABC News. Most recently, Sahana completed a summer internship with No Kid Hungry where she worked in the International Strategy Team to explore new expansion opportunities. She is currently a sophomore at the University of California - Irvine studying Journalism & Environmental Sustainability. 

Michael C. Platt

Founder

Michael C. Platt is a 17-year-old baker, social entrepreneur, and food justice advocate. He is the founder of PLLATE, an initiative that creates snack packs for kids experiencing food insecurity, and Michaels Desserts which uses a 1-for-1 model to donate a dessert to someone in need for every one that is sold. Through his initiatives, Michael has served countless people. Raised in a home of educators and advocates, Michael started baking at nine years old and has been committed to addressing the challenges of inequality since learning about the March on Washington at age six. When he is not baking, Michael enjoys playing his bass, hanging out with his family, friends, dogs Cornbread and Biscuit and his cat Blueberry. He lives in the Washington, DC area with his parents and brother Gabriel.