If you ever wander through Willowbrook’s bustling Saturday market and hear a burst of laughter coming from the community center, you’ll likely find Nastassya surrounded by crayons, code snippets, and a small crowd of wide‑eyed admirers. She’ll be guiding a group through the creation of a tiny solar‑powered lantern, her voice a mix of excitement and gentle instruction. In that moment, the future looks a little warmer, a little more colorful, and definitely more hopeful—all thanks to a budding 11‑year‑old who refuses to let age define the limits of her imagination.