We’re Ryan Sundheim and Isla Dua, two high school students born in New York City and raised in Miami, Florida.
We started All Write because we wanted to create something meaningful—something rooted in creativity, empathy, and the belief that young people deserve spaces where they feel seen and heard. As students ourselves, we know how overwhelming the world can feel at times. Writing has helped each of us slow down, reflect, and better understand ourselves and others.
All Write began with a simple idea and a lot of notebooks, and it's grown into something much bigger than we imagined. Together, we’re building a community where stories matter, and where students can explore who they are—one page at a time.
About Us
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Co-founder
Isla Dua was born in Brooklyn and moved to Miami at age 10. She’s passionate about philosophy—especially epistemology and aesthetics—and is the founder of her school’s philosophy club and Ethics Bowl team. Isla is also a writer who gravitates toward surrealist poetry and uses creative expression as a way to explore complex ideas and emotions. Outside of school, she has worked at a local vintage shop that doubles as a community space, helping maintain a free fridge for neighbors in an area impacted by food insecurity. Her work with All Write is rooted in a belief that writing can be both a personal and collective act of care.
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Co-FounderRyan Sundheim is a high school student who is passionate about writing, mental health, and community service. She serves on her school’s Volunteer Service and Student Wellness Councils and is an active member of the Women’s Empowerment Club, as well as a Young Ambassador for Inspiring Girls USA. In collaboration with Achieve Miami, Ryan launched a book drive to help students discover inspiring stories about female role models. Her passion for storytelling also extends to her role on the Youth Advisory Committee for the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library, where she helps create programs that engage and support young readers.
Beyond her work with people, Ryan is dedicated to animal welfare, regularly fostering rescue dogs and volunteering at local shelters.