Mily J. Sharko is a 14 year-old student at the nationally-recognized West Valley Leadership Academy in Canoga Park, CA. Born is Indonesia, Mily's mom is from Indo, and her American-born dad is of Russian descent.

An incredibly motivated student, Mily will graduate from high school two years early. She takes college classes year round, in addition to her normal high school load, while also working two part-time jobs, and founding an organization ("Girls Uprising") that offers educational and social support to pre-teen and adolescent girls. As of this writing, Mily's career goals, in no particular order are: to manage a large resort/hotel, to be a surgeon, and to fly jets for the Navy.