Our Mission
Gen Z Diaries is a platform designed to amplify the voices, values, beliefs, and experiences of the young generation to cultivate understanding, community, and perspective. Through authentic storytelling based on our own experiences and interviews conducted with young individuals, we aim to give Gen Z a voice when they are silenced by adults. We believe that the young generation has so much insight to offer and impact to bring. Therefore, it is important to encourage others to share their narratives.
Our Founder
Maya Agrawal
Maya Agrawal is a senior at Walter Payton College Prep. She started writing with her own blog, South Asian American Teen Stories– now Gen Z Diaries– with the goal of sharing her own and others’ experiences to enrich the world. Maya finds enjoyment exploring the intricacies of language and engaging in creative endeavors– this includes writing stories, articles, and songs. Outside of writing, Maya finds joy in theater, singing, dance, and bettering her community through service. As a high schooler, she has many ambitions for her future such as getting a high-level education and working in the realm of public policy.
Staff Writers
Gemma Park
Gemma attends Whitney Young Magnet High School in Chicago as a freshman. She is passionate about writing above all other things. She mainly practice and read poetry, but is still captivated by anything of the written word. When Gemma is not writing or reading, she is usually watching her favorite shows and movies while crocheting/knitting various accessories.
