CALISTA “CALLY” KAMMERER · CLASS OF 2027
Student founder, disability advocate, and storyteller.
From building DyslexAI to launching her school’s first newscast, Cally brings people together around ideas—and works to turn those ideas into something useful.
Explore her work
01 / ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY
Founder & disability advocate
Cally’s own experience with dyslexia and other learning differences shaped a question: how can more students get the tools that help them learn?
She founded DyslexAI to share practical ways AI can support students with learning differences. Through student workshops, community service, and advocacy, she works to expand access while keeping students’ ideas and effort at the center.
02 / FROM AN IDEA TO PUBLIC POLICY
AI as assistive technology
Cally’s work through DyslexAI led her to pursue a broader change: expanding access to AI-based assistive technology for students with disabilities.
She initiated the idea, brought it to Maryland lawmakers, and has worked with Delegate Aaron Kaufman to advance the initiative. Her work continues toward the next Maryland legislative session.
03 / STUDENT JOURNALISM
Founder, anchor & president
Cally founded her school’s first newscast and leads a team of 20 students this year, growing from 16 last year. As an anchor and editor, she helped turn a student-led idea into a broadcast for the school community.
Watch a full broadcast below, presented in two parts.
TIGER NEWS NETWORK / PART 1 OF 2
04 / BEYOND THE PROJECTS
Four years of service with the National Center for Children and Families, alongside a Hearts Cry service mission in Panama.
Raised $5,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student of the Year campaign and volunteered with Ronald McDonald House through fundraising walks and family support.
School and club soccer throughout high school, including JV co-captaincy, alongside school and travel lacrosse.
Voice lessons, singing and boardwalk busking, alongside part-time work as a hostess.