From legal loopholes to civic shakeups and the economics behind it all, we unpack the systems shaping our lives, with the thinkers, doers, and disruptors working to change them. Just sharp ideas, accessible insight, and conversations that connect the dots.
Pradnya Cowlagi is the founder and executive director of The Fine Print Project. She started The Fine Print Project as an educational project that aims to demystify the legal, civic, and political systems that shape our lives.
She is also a social entrepreneur who founded Aptus Design to bring high quality design to all, particularly nonprofits and small businesses. She serves as a member of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Youth Council.
In her spare time, she is a mock trial attorney, state championship-winning coxswain, speech and debate competitor, and avid writer.
Myra Buch is the Director of Research of The Fine Print Project and an aspiring political journalist with a strong interest in making our legal and civic systems more accessible to young people.
A current senior at Westborough High School, Myra has gained leadership experience in student advocacy and organizational governance through serving on Class Office and the Westborough Youth Commission Counsel.
She has also interned at the District Attorney’s Office, where she gained firsthand exposure to the legal system and its role in the community. As an editor of her school newspaper, she focuses on clear, impactful reporting and thoughtful analysis of current events.
In her spare time, Myra is a long-time volunteer with the Helping Hands nonprofit, where she has spent five years organizing fundraisers, coordinating donation drives, and supporting local Massachusetts refugee groups. She also enjoys traveling, writing, and discovering new cuisines wherever she goes.