Meet the Founder

Ronav Gopal

Ronav Gopal is the founder and CEO of Gift of Giving, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting underprivileged students and uplifting the community. A sophomore at Briar Woods High School and a participant in the Academy of Science (AOS) program at the Academies of Loudoun, Ronav exemplifies the blend of academic excellence and social responsibility.

As the 2021 Step Up Loudoun Competition winner, Ronav's leadership and community impact have been recognized. Under his guidance, Gift of Giving has mobilized community support to deliver more than 1,000 backpacks filled with essential supplies to multiple Title 1 schools in Loudoun County, organized a winter clothes donation drive to provide warmth to the homeless in Washington, D.C., and launched tutoring programs to help students overcome academic challenges. His work exemplifies the power of youth-led initiatives in creating meaningful and lasting change in the community.