Co-Founders

Samantha Feinberg

Samantha Feinberg started Balance Boxes when she was a Sophomore at Deerfield High School (2020). She is now at Tufts Univeristy studying History and an Interdisicplinary Studies Major (A26). She is very passionate about Balance Boxes and helping low-income children receive an equal access to education. Samantha is very civically engaged and loves to give back. At Tufts, Samantha is involved in Pre-Law Society, Chabad, and she interns with Hillel-Cumminings Genocide Education Center. Each semester she also completes an internship in her field of studies; recently, Samantha has worked with the Anti-Defamation League and World Jewish Congress. Samantha also recently served as a Civic Leaders Fellow through the Reagan Foundation. More about Samantha can be found at www.samanthafeinberg.com. Through her work with Balance Boxes and other organizations, Samantha hopes to reduce economic inequalities, prevent gender stereotypes, and promote human rights.

All proceeds from Samantha’s Picture books go to Balance Boxes: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crazy-color-confectionary-samantha-feinberg/1139570292?ean=9781666293029

Sydney holubow

Sydney Holubow started Balance Boxes when she was a Junior at Deerfield High School (2020). Sydney attends Carnegie Mellon University (A25). 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 Holubow is very passionate about STEM. Sydney is super excited to put her energy into Balance Boxes