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How Sentinex Began
The Sentinex Foundation was born from a simple yet powerful idea: that youth can lead transformative change in communities and systems that have long been plagued by inequality. Founded by Arnav Mittal, a high school student driven by a passion for social justice, and supported by COO Angela Butz, Sentinex emerged as a response to the persistent gaps in healthcare, education, legal access, economic opportunity, and gender equity.
Arnav recognized that many organizations were tackling these challenges in isolation, often addressing symptoms rather than the root causes. Determined to create a more integrated, evidence-based approach, he envisioned an organization that could simultaneously address multiple forms of systemic inequity, empowering communities while influencing policies and structures that perpetuate inequality.
From its earliest days, Sentinex was designed to be youth-led yet professionally structured. By combining the creativity, energy, and innovation of young leaders with the expertise and mentorship of experienced adults, the foundation was able to craft programs that are scalable, data-driven, and impactful.
