Our Team

We are looking for New York City high school volunteers! Email info@pens-up.org to get involved.

Meet the Team

  • Caitlin Liao

    FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

    Caitlin is a NYC High School Student who has always loved to read and write. She began writing her first novel during the pandemic and hopes to soon be a published author. After countless hours of tutoring and volunteering, she decided to start Pens Up. She hopes to create a large network of schools, libraries, publishing houses, and neighborhoods to bring books and writing classes to children. Her favorite book is Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes.

  • Lev Brisman

    VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER

    Lev is a NYC High School Student with a love for helping his community. From volunteering at school events to assistant coaching his school’s JV Basketball Team (as a sophomore), Lev is always eager to participate and help others. He is an excellent problem solver, a hard worker, and his favorite book is The Measure by Nikki Erlick.