Teens Assisting with Communications in Emergency Response
Vihaan Mishra,
Founder and Executive Director
TACER
What We Offer
TACER empowers students to merge their passion for engineering with emergency communication training to serve their community. The club offers dynamic workshops and drills to prepare members for effective communication during crises like earthquakes and fires.
Lead your community by making a real impact during emergencies.
Explore cool tech skills like HAM radio and emergency communication.
Achieve recognition with badges, certifications, and leadership roles.
Develop your future with fun events, volunteer hours, and internships.
Meet the Team
Founder & Executive Director
Vihaan Mishra, a 16-year-old sophomore from California, is the founder of Teens Assisting with Communications in Emergency Response (TACER). California often faces natural disasters like wildfires, droughts, and earthquakes, making emergency preparedness crucial. Through TACER, he encourages his peers to support local first responders and develop critical skills for disaster response.
He is a board member and Head of Emergency Communications for Teen-CERT, the first teenage-led branch of the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)’s National Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program in Santa Clara County. Additionally, Vihaan is an active member of his high school’s Associated Student Body and serves as Treasurer of the Youth Commission in his town, demonstrating his strong leadership and commitment to community service.
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Student Experiences
Find out what our members have to say about their experiences at TACER.