About Us
The story behind the Evernorth Foundation and the vision that drives us forward
The Evernorth Foundation was established by Felix, Bardia, and Leo based on a fundamental principle: while talent is widespread, opportunities are not. To ensure that skills and ambition are fully utilized, we aim to create a framework where students can transform their knowledge into practical tools that benefit the communities by solving real issues.
Evernorth addresses the main challenges of providing opportunities to students: the lack of meaningful real-world experiences for students and the lack of access to technical, financial, and legal tools for nonprofits and public organizations.
Our initiative connects high school and university students with expertise in computer programming, finance, law, and accounting, organizing them into structured teams that collaborate to develop professional-grade tools for these organizations at no cost.
"We believe leadership means using what you know to lift others. Evernorth exists to turn learning into service, and service into lasting change."
— Felix, Bardia, and Leo Larin
In addition to our core project work, Evernorth also leads environmental initiatives using drone technology, as well as free financial literacy tutoring that expands access to knowledge and resources.
Board of Directors (Governance)
The Board of Directors provides oversight and accountability, helping ensure our programs stay aligned with Evernorth's mission and that decisions are made responsibly and transparently.
Founding Directors:
- Bardia Ahmadkhan
- Felix Lee
- Leo Larin
Operational Leadership (Day-to-day Roles)
While the Board governs, our operational roles ensure the work actually gets shipped, projects scoped, volunteers supported, and partners taken care of.
Bardia Ahmadkhan
Executive Director • Director of Communications & Public Affairs
Provides strategic leadership, oversees day-to-day operations, and represents the Foundation externally, making sure our plans turn into real outcomes.
Felix Lee
Director of Operations & Program Supervision • Treasurer
Leads program execution and volunteer supervision, keeps projects organized and on-track, and oversees financial stewardship so resources stay aligned with our mission.
Leo Larin
Director of Research & Development
Leads our R&D direction, helping ensure the tools we build are technically strong, scalable, and genuinely useful for the organizations we serve.
How We Work
We define meaningful community projects, form cross-skill volunteer teams, and provide mentorship and supervision from start to finish, so partners receive professional-quality deliverables, and volunteers leave with real experience and impact.
Our Core Values
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of others
Responsibility
Taking ownership of our impact on communities
Innovation
Embracing new solutions for age-old problems
Education
Believing in the power of knowledge for all