Our Team

  • Zoe Schauer, Co-Founder

    I am currently a senior at Menlo School, committed to making a difference for those facing substance abuse and addiction. In honor of my cousin, Marco Troper, I co-founded this organization, and I am proud of the impact we strive to make in his memory.

  • Tania Troper, Co-Founder

    Hello! I am currently a Junior at Menlo School and I co-founded Marco's Mission as a tribute to my older brother, Marco Troper. Marco and I had a very close bond, which drives me to be deeply passionate about raising awareness about the dangers of drugs. I truly hope that Marco's Mission can be a resourceful organization to those who are facing the same struggles as Marco did.

  • Ella Nuchi, Advisory Board Mentor

    Hi, I am a junior at the Woodside Priory School. I am beyond honored to be a part of the Marco’s Mission team and advisory board where I will strive to spread awareness of the everlasting effects of drug usage, and to de-stigmatize addiction. I am eager to see what this incredible team accomplishes and I am confident in this organizations ability to make a meaningful impact.

  • Sophie Housser, Advisory Board Member

    Hi! I am a Junior at Menlo. I joined Marco’s Mission because I want to make sure anyone struggling with drug use gets the help that they need. I’m excited to be a part of the beginning of what I hope will be a great organization.

  • Ariya Kaushek, Advisory Board Member

    Hi, my name is Ariya Kaushek, and I am a junior at the Menlo School. I'm honored to be a part of Marco’s Mission Advisory Board, where I can help raise awareness about addiction and substance abuse among young people. I am committed to supporting a future with more educational resources and assistance for teenagers, aiming to make a meaningful impact in the fight against addiction.

  • Benji Wojin, Advisory Board Member

    Hello, I’m Benji, a sophomore at Nueva high school. I am an ecstatic member of Marcos Mission and I aspire to ensure the safety of teens who struggle with drug use, in dedication of my cousin Marco Troper I hope to truly make an impact on teens through educational outreach, resource expansion, and whatever it takes to help fight drug abuse.