An avid student of social entrepreneurship, she self-published her first book, Global Game Changers: 50 Stories of Impact and Innovation, which won the 2026 Axiom Business Book Silver Medal and was a 2026 Finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Award. Yana also writes a blog, Inventaid, showcasing innovative solutions to global problems. When she’s not building TruthSpot, she enjoys exploring New York City and spending time with friends. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Yana Bijoor is a junior at Stuyvesant High School in New York City and the Founder & CEO of TruthSpot, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping students identify deepfakes and navigate the digital world safely.

A woman with long black hair, wearing a black blazer, white top, and earrings, looking at the camera against a black background with a dark blue highlight behind her.

Yana Bijoor

Founder, CEO

Yana Bijoor is a junior at Stuyvesant High School in New York City and the Founder & CEO of TruthSpot, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping students identify deepfakes and navigate the digital world safely.

An avid student of social entrepreneurship, Yana also writes Inventaid, a blog highlighting creative social enterprises addressing global challenges. She is also the self-published author of Global Game Changers: 50 Stories of Impact and Innovation. When she’s not building TruthSpot, she enjoys exploring New York City and spending time with friends. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.