Meet the co-founders

Samantha Feinberg

Samantha Feinberg started Balance Boxes when she was a Sophomore at Deerfield High School (2020). Samantha graduated Summa Cum Laude from Tufts University in 2026 with a double major in History and Interdisciplinary Studies, and a minor in Education. Seeking an academic path that fully reflected her interests, she designed an interdisciplinary major in Human Rights, Genocide, and Holocaust Studies. 

Samantha started Balance Boxes when her school closed due to COVID. After seeing the lack of resources available to youth who relied on school programs, she wanted to make a difference. Through her work with Balance Boxes, Samantha has been recognized as a JUF 18 Under 18 Honoree, Discover and Humanity Rising Innovator of the Year, a George H. W. Bush Points of Light Honoree, and a recipient of the President’s Lifetime Volunteer Service Award for more than 4,000 hours of service.

Samantha is excited to continue working with Balance Boxes AND offer free nonprofit coaching sessions for any youth ages 19 and under who are interested in starting their own nonprofit. For more information check out Start With Samantha.

Sydney Holubow

Sydney Holubow started Balance Boxes when she was a Junior at Deerfield High School (2020). Sydney graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2025 and is a Research, Development & Engineering Associate in Pest Control (Formulations) at SC Johnson.

She decided to become a founder of Balance Boxes because she felt a strong passion for giving back to the community. and people around her. Sydney said, “I lived in Chicago when I was younger and the wage gap is very apparent. Samantha and I strongly believe in giving children equal opportunities and we feel that Balance Boxes is a great way to give underprivileged children a great start.” 

Sydney is very passionate about STEM and is super excited to put her energy into Balance Boxes!