Youth Leadership PROGRAM DIRECTOR, NAVIGATORS, AND ADVISORS
Youth Leadership Program Director & Navigators
ANNU LUTHRA
DIRECTOR
Annu’s family moved to Seattle in 1982 and she participated and performed in IACS/IAWW events from the start of the organization back in the late 1980s. During her teenage years, IAWW (now IACS) provided her a platform to connect with peers sharing similar backgrounds, fostering lifelong friendships.
Driven by a passion for making a positive impact through volunteering, Annu served as the PTSA treasurer for two years at Newcastle Elementary. In 2012, she joined the IACS executive board to give back to the community. She started volunteering in the Youth Program the same year. Over the past decade, she has held various roles on the IACS board, including Secretary, Vice President, and President. Currently, she celebrates her tenth year as the Youth Leadership Program Director. Annu values the enthusiasm and vitality that youth bring to the program, considering the connections she forms with them to be invaluable. Annu is also on the King County Children and Youth Advisory Board.
Annu started her career at Microsoft while pursuing Marketing major at the University of Washington (Foster School of Business). Over the years, she held diverse roles at Microsoft, PARC, Stanford, and Silicon Valley Press.
Email: ypdirector@iaww.org
AYSU RAHMAN
NAVIGATOR
Aysu joined the Youth Leadership Program Team as the YLP Navigator in March 2023. She was born in Ankara, Turkey (hence her Turkish name) when her diplomat parents were posted there. Aysu spent her childhood and schooling in over ten different countries.
She has a Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery and a Masters in Public Health from Dhaka Medical College in Bangladesh. After moving to Seattle with her family in 2004, Aysu then earned a second Masters in Public Administration from the Evans School at University of Washington.
Following her passion for women’s reproductive healthcare, she worked for several non-profit organizations such as Marie Stopes and Planned Parenthood. Aysu then harnessed her passion for healthcare accessibility into founding her own non-profit: Suraiya Ataur Medical Center – a healthcare clinic for women and children in her ancestral village in Bangladesh.
With four kids of her own, Aysu fully appreciates the energy and value youths bring to the world. She is very excited to be a part of the Youth Leadership Program at IACS to foster community and uplift our leaders of tomorrow!
Email: ylpnavigator@iaww.org
HETAL KANAKIA
NAVIGATOR
Hetal is originally from city of Mumbai, India and moved to Seattle in 2005. She holds her Masters in Finance from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management. She is currently working at Amazon after her roles at American Express and Pepsico.
While in India, pursuing her passion for community engagement, she dedicated her time mentoring youth through tutoring and coaching. To contribute meaningfully and make a positive impact on the lives of others that extends beyond the workplace, Hetal joined IACS Youth Leadership Program in March 2023.
Hetal is excited about the opportunity to contribute to the community through this youth-focused initiative.
Email: ylpnav@iaww.org
Youth Board and Youth Advocacy Advisors
Ashwin Karnik
Youth Board Advisor
My name is Ashwin Karnik and I am a Youth Board alum from 2006-2009! I have lived in the Seattle region my entire life, including all of my school and career. I'm a psychiatrist in north Seattle, and have a special interest in working with patients who are unhoused and patients who are LGBTQ+. I love video games to the point that I have a collection of every Nintendo system/console with tons of games, placed carefully in a glass display case (pretty much a shrine). I also love Bollywood dance, and I am starting to take kathak lessons (you're never too old to learn something new!). Also, I love fried chicken, so please tell me your favorite fried chicken spots around the region because I want to try them all!
Parigya Sharma
Youth Board Advisor
Parigya is a third year doctoral student in Global Health at the University of Washington and an Organizational Development Consultant for IACS. She moved to Seattle from India in 2022 and in more than 10 years of experience, has worked with philanthropic organizations, leading their grantmaking strategies, representing them on international funders’ platforms, and advocating for social justice-oriented funding.
Having worked with adolescents, young people and parents on gender, sexual and reproductive health, and mental health, she is looking forward to supporting Youth Board members in their journeys of self-development and leadership. When she is not working on her academic and professional endeavours, Parigya enjoys honing her Indian classical dance skills and reading!
Priyanka Sarnaik
Youth Advocacy Advisor
Priyanka has received her BA from University of Washington-Bothell, double majoring in Political Science and Global Studies as well as double minoring in Human Rights and Health Studies. In 2022, she received her Master's in Public Health with a concentration in management and policy from San Diego State University.
Priyanka currently works as a housing specialist at a non-profit in Seattle, with the goal of providing housing for those experiencing homelessness. Her hobbies include reading and spending time with family. Priyanka is excited to start her second year as an Youth Advocacy Advisor for the IACS Youth Leadership Program!
Manasvi Karia
Youth Advocacy Advisor
Manasvi is a final year student in the dual Doctor of Pharmacy & MBA program at Washington State University in Spokane, WA. She was born & raised in Redmond and went through both the Youth Council and Youth Board programs. In her free time, she enjoys reading, trying new recipes, and playing with her dog.
This is Manasvi’s first year with the advisory team and she is excited to work with the youth to advocate, empower, and influence the local community. She enjoys being a part of organizations that align with her passions and values. Manasvi also works with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Communities in School of Washington, & attempts to further her research on ‘Opioid Misuse Among Teens’ by educating those that are interested and/or at risk.
YOUTH Council and Youth Outreach Advisors 2023-24
Krish Doshi
YC Advisor (YC Lead 2022-23/YB Alum)
Jaisal Vohra
YO Advisor (YO Lead 2022-23/YB Alum)
Rishi Lakshminarayanan
YC Advisor (YB 2022-23 President/YB Alum)
Mallika Sheth
YO Advisor (YB Scribe 2022-23/YB Alum)
Shivraj Raichur
YC Advisor (YB 2022-23 Treasurer/YB Alum)
Ruthu Mavnur
YO Advisor (YA 2022-23 President/YA Alum)
Yash Buddhdeo
YC Advisor (YB 2022-23 VP/YB Alum)Youth Board Leaders 2023-24
Mahima Balakrishnan
2023-24 President
Hi! My name is Mahima Balakrishnan, and I am a junior. This is my second year on the board and I am looking forward to working with the rest of the board to create fun events and further my outreach within the community. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, going on hikes with my dog, and reading books. A fun fact about me is that I am a roller coaster enthusiast and love traveling. If I could switch lives with any cartoon character it would have to be Phineas from Phineas and Ferb, because I would like to invent cool things and go on daily adventures. I couldn’t be more excited for what this year holds and I am super excited for camp!
Rajiv Arvind
Vice PresidentHey! My name is Rajiv Arvind, and I am a junior. This is my second year on the Youth Board, and I cannot wait for an amazing year! One fun fact about me is that I have been playing the violin for nearly 9 years. In my free time, I like to watch Netflix, hang out with my friends, and go on hikes with my family. If I could switch places with any celebrity, it would definitely be Chris Hemsworth. I can’t wait for an amazing year and forming bonds with so many new people!
Saanvi Datta
PR Officer
Hi! My name is Saanvi Datta, and I’m a junior. This is my second year on the Youth Board, and I’m looking forward to an exciting year! In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends or baking. One fun fact about me is that I was on a TV show a couple of years ago. If I were to switch lives with any celebrity, it would definitely be Taylor Swift. I can’t wait to work on YB this year with amazing people and create new memories together!
Shaan Saraiya
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Shaan Saraiya and I’m a sophomore! This is my second year on YB, and a fun fact about me is that I’ve been attending camp for 6 years! In my free time, I like to listen to music, play with my dog, and hang out with friends, and if I could switch lives with a celebrity for a day, I would pick Drake. I’m ecstatic for the year to come!
Diya Modi
Secretary Hi! My name is Diya Modi, and I am a junior. This is my 3rd year on YB, but I've been in the IACS youth program since 6th grade! In my free time, I enjoy going out with friends (especially to concerts!!), listening to music, and baking. A fun fact about me is that I was in a movie last year, and it was the coolest experience ever! If I could switch places with anyone for a day, it would be Harry Potter because I would love to be able to do magic. I'm so pumped for one more year of YB and camp, and can't wait to make amazing memories!
Aneri Bhatt
Youth Council Lead Hi, I’m Aneri Bhatt, I’m in 10th grade, and this is my second year on the board! A fun fact about myself is that I’ve been skiing since I was 8 years old. Some things I like to do in my free time are listening to music, playing tennis, and traveling. If I could switch places with any celebrity in my life it would be SZA.
Laksh Patel
Youth Council Lead My name is Laksh Patel. I am a junior and this is my first year as a YB. One fun fact about me is that I play the drums. In my free time, I like to play sports with my friends or play on my PlayStation. If I could swap places with one celebrity, I would swap with Robert Pattinson because he is the current actor playing Batman.
Nikita Chopra
Youth Council Lead My name is Nikita Chopra and I’m a sophomore. This is my second year on the board and I’m excited to be back on it. A fun fact about me is that I play competitive chess. In my free time, I debate and read political literature. If I could, I would switch lives with Magnus Carlsen for a day because he is so smart and awesome. I am super thrilled to serve the community this year again!!
Sanya Sinha
Youth Council Lead
Hi, my name is Sanya Sinha and I’m a sophomore. This is my second year on YB and my 7th year going to camp! In my free time I love to listen to music, workout, and talk to friends. A fun fact about me is that I’ve played tennis for 8 years! If I could be any celebrity for a day I would want to be SZA. I’m so excited to meet everyone and create memories together!
Shruti Chadalavada
Youth Outreach LeadHi! My name is Shruti Chadalavada, I’m in my junior year, and this is my third year being a YB. One fun fact about me is that I play the tenor saxophone and have been for the last 6 years. Other than that, in my free time I like to read, write, sleep (of course), and hang out with friends and family. If I had to switch places with a celebrity for a day, I would choose Taylor Swift because she’s in a good place in her career right now. I’m so excited to have a great final year of YB!
Samay Sheth
Youth Outreach Lead
Hi! My name is Samay Sheth and I am a Sophomore. This will be my first year on the Youth Board. A fun fact about myself is that I have been skiing since I was 5 years old and travel everywhere to go skiing. My hobbies include things like playing basketball, listening to music and hanging out with friends. If I could switch lives with a celebrity for a day I would be Drake. I would choose him not only because he is famous but because I would be able to meet all of the famous people that he knows
Anagha Krishna
Youth Outreach Lead
Hi! My name is Anagha Krishna and I am a sophomore. This is my 2nd year on YB. A fun fact about me is that I have traveled to over 13 countries! Some of my hobbies include playing soccer, listening to music, and also hanging out with friends. If I could switch lives with any celebrity for a day I would switch lives with Drake!
Vihaan Mehta
Scribe ChairHi my name is Vihaan Mehta, currently a 9th grader and this is my first year on the Youth Board. I have also attended Camp Bharat for 3 years and did one year as a Youth Council member. A fun fact about me, is I completed a Seattle to Portland, 206 mile bike ride over two days. In my freetime, I like to swim, ski, play basketball, hangout with friends and be outdoors. If I had to switch lives with a celebrity for a day I would choose Dwayne Johnson.
Natasha Parakh
Social Media Chair
Hi!! My name is Natasha Parakh, and this is my first year on YB. A fun fact about me is that I ran cross country for the first time this year, and I swam for 5 years before that. In my free time, I like to be outside, hang out with my friends, read, do stuff with my siblings, and cook/bake. If i had to switch lives with a celebrity for a day, it would either be Dove Cameron or Usian Bolt because they’re both super cool.
Aadit Aggarwal
Youth Board
Hi, my name is Aadit Aggarwal, and I'm a sophomore. This is my first year as a YB, and this will be my 4th year at camp. I love spending time with my friends, playing tennis, and listening to music. One fun fact about me is that I love to travel! If I could, I would switch lives with Drake for a day. I'm super excited to be a part of YB this year, and I can't wait to meet new people!.
Aasha Parikh
Youth Board
Hi, my name is Aasha. I am a junior and this is my third year on the youth board. A fun fact about me is that I am a black belt in karate, and if I could switch lives with a celebrity, I would swap with WNBA star Sue Bird. Some things I like to do in my free time include listening to music, hanging out with friends, and taking naps. I am so excited for this upcoming year!
Amara Paliwal
Youth Board
Hey! I’m Amara, I’m in 10th grade, and this is my second year on YB. I love playing soccer, snowboarding, listening to music, and spending time with my friends in my free time! I also love to travel and have been to 15 countries. If I could be anyone for one day it would be Messi! I would love to experience how amazing he is at soccer. Looking forward to the rest of this year!
Anand Krishnan
Youth Board
Hi! I’m Anand, I am a sophomore, and this is my 1st year at YB! In my free time, I love to play the guitar and tennis, as well as listening to music and reading. A fun fact about me is that I once watched an entire Stranger Things season in one night! If there were one person I would switch lives with for a day, it would be tennis player Novak Djokovic. I am excited about this coming year of YB, and I look forward to making a positive impact on my community!
Anika Kothari
Youth Board
Hi, I'm Anika Kothari! I am a junior. A fun fact about myself is that I was born in California, and if I could switch lives with a celebrity for a day I would choose Drake. In my free time I like baking and making bracelets. This is my first year as a YB and I’m so excited for the work we are going to do together!
Anjali Patel
Youth Board
Hi, I'm Anjali Patel. I'm in 11th grade, and this is my first year on YB. I am really passionate about music, and I love playing the piano and violin! In my free time, I watch TV shows like Gossip Girl and The Office. If I could switch lives with any celebrity for a day, I'd switch lives with Zendaya because I love her fashion and movies.
Anya Lukka
Youth Board
Hi! My name is Anya and I am a junior and it’s my first year on YB. A fun fact about me is that my middle name is a single letter. In my free time I love to paint and volunteer. If I had to switch lives with a celebrity for a day, I would choose Zendaya because of all the cool things she gets to do! I can’t wait to be a YB this year and am so excited to help out our community in new ways!
Kavin Pruthi
Youth Board Photographer
Hello! My name is Kavin Pruthi, and it is my first year on the Youth Board! I am currently a junior and this is my fourth year in the program. A fun fact about me is that I love to swim! In my free time, I love to hangout with friends and play sports! If I had the chance to trade places with any celebrity, it would undoubtedly be Stephen Curry. He has inspired me from a young age and being able to be a professional player like him would be an honor. Overall, I'm looking forward to this year and what it holds!
Khushi Bhimani
Youth BoardHi my name is Khushi Bhimani. I am a freshman and this is my first year on YB. A fun fact about me is that I've traveled to nine countries. In my free time I like playing basketball, singing, and listening to music. If I could switch lives with a celebrity for a day I would switch with Emma Watson.
Liam Parikh
Youth BoardHi I’m Liam Parikh and I’m super excited to be on the board this year. I'm a junior and have been on YB for 2 years. One thing I do in my free time is hangout with friends and one celebrity I’d switch lives with is Lewis Hamilton. A fun fact about me is I know how to drive a stick.
Palash Sahai
Youth Board
Hi! My name is Palash Sahai, and I am a Sophomore. This is my first year on the Youth Board. One fun fact about me is that I love to ski, as I have been skiing for 6 years. There are many things I love to do in my free time. If I'm not swamped with homework, then I spend my time playing soccer, hanging out with my friends, or just chilling at home with my dog. I also love exercising and listening to music whenever I can. If I could switch lives with a celebrity for one day, it would be Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy Fallon is always going around meeting other celebrities, so it would be cool to become him for a day.
Rishi Vora
Youth Board My name is Rishi Vora. I like pineapple on pizza. I like to listen to music in my free time. I would switch lives with Elon Musk for a day.
Saachi Surana
Youth Board PhotographerHi, my name is Saachi! I'm a junior, and this is my first year on YB. I have previously been on YC and this will be my second year at camp. In my free time, I love to hike, dance, bake, play badminton, do photography, and hang out with my friends. I also love to read, especially mystery! I'm currently reading the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Trilogy. A fun fact about me is that in elementary school, there was another Sachi in my aftercare, and since I had a pink and blue striped backpack, they nicknamed me Pinkybee. If I had to switch lives with a celebrity for a day, I would switch lives with Zendaya, because she seems like she has such a fun and interesting life, plus it would be cool to run a clothing brand for a day.
Sachi Tambe
Youth Board My name is Sachi Tambe, and I'm delighted to be on the IACS Youth Board this year. I'm a sophomore, and this is my first year as a YB. I love reading and hanging out with friends in my free time. Outside of school and YB, I also participate in Indian classical dance (Bharatanatyam). One fun fact about me is that I have a golden retriever named Virat after the cricket player! If I could switch lives with a celebrity for a day, I'd switch lives with a baking show judge (like Prue Leith) to try all the delicious desserts.
Saachit Durga
Youth Board
Hi, I’m Saachit. One fun fact about me is that I’m 6 foot 5! Some of my hobbies include snowboarding, driving, rock climbing, and playing video games. If I were to switch lives with any celebrity for a day I would choose Max Verstappen.
Tejas Panja
Youth BoardMy name is Tejas Panja. I am a sophomore, and this is my first year on YB. A fun fact about me is that during quarantine, I grew my hair out to a foot long. In my free time, I play videogames, badminton and piano, as well as coding. A celebrity I would want to switch lives with would be Superstar Rajinikanth.
Tiana Malhotra
Youth Board Hi! My name is Tiana Malhotra and I’m currently a freshman. This 2023-2024 year is my first year as a youth board member and I’m so excited to see what it has in store for me! A fun fact about myself is that my biggest bucket list item is to travel to every single country in the world! However big dreams aside, in my free time I love to read mystery, thriller books and listen to music. Finally, a celebrity I would switch lives with for a day would be Jimmy Fallon, because he gets to interview all different types of celebrities and is one of the funniest comedians out there.
Vihan Agarwal
Youth Board
I'm Vihan Agarwal, a junior and I'm currently in my first year at YB. I have a twin brother named Vedant, and during my free time, I like to hang out with my friends, give back to the community, and spend quality time with my family. If I could, I'd love to switch lives with Cristiano Ronaldo for a day.
Youth Advocacy Leaders 2023-24
Tarisha Chokshi
Youth Advocacy President Hi, my name is Tarisha Chokshi and I am currently a junior. Some hobbies I enjoy include skiing, playing guitar, and hanging out with friends! This year I am hoping to further raise awareness on different issues surrounding Women’s Rights and advocate in the community. I am super excited to help lead the program this year and can’t wait to see what advocacy groups do!
Satvik Desai
Youth Advocacy Vice PresidentHi, my name is Satvik Desai and I’m a sophomore! A few hobbies I have are photography, soccer, and running. I am really excited to foster strong relations between all YAs and spread awareness about mental health to people of all ages.
Shrivas Vanimireddy
Youth Advocacy Secretary Hi! My name is Shrivas Vanimireddy and I am currently a sophomore. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and chess. As a Youth Advocacy member this year, I am looking forward to adding my creative ideas and values to projects!
Diya Narayan
Youth Advocacy Public RelationsHi! My name is Diya Narayan and I am currently a sophomore. A few hobbies I enjoy doing in my free time are rowing, cooking, painting, and playing the piano! This year, I am looking forward to creating large-scale change with both the work we do as advocacy members and on our social media platforms.
Vedant Agarwal
Youth Advocacy Scribe ChairHi, my name is Vedant Agarwal and I’m a junior. I enjoy learning new skills to add to my skill set for example - drawing, painting, driving, pottery, and more! As a Youth Advocate, I aspire to make new connections, give back to society, and have fun while learning. Building meaningful relationships, contributing to my community, and embracing enjoyable learning experiences are my goals.
Hartej Virk
Social Media ChairHi, my name is Hartej Virk and I am currently a junior. In my free time I like to play soccer, hang out with friends, and listen to music. This year as a YA I’m looking forward to planning projects with the rest of my group and helping reduce the stigma about mental health in our community.
Aashi Khandelwal
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Aashka Khandelwal and I am currently a freshman. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, hanging out with friends, listening to music, and skiing. This year I look forward to connecting with new people and spreading more awareness in our community about various topics surrounding the environment and how it affects our daily lives. I am very excited to start working on the projects and to make new friends!
Aashka Contractor
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Aashka Contractor and I am currently a sophomore! In my free time I enjoy doing dance, listening to music, staffing for Model United Nations, and spending time with my friends. This year as a Youth Advocacy member I am looking forward to reducing stigma on Mental Health across all demographics and working with my peers to carry out projects and workshops, as well as working with!
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Abhinav Nadupalli
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Abhinav Nadupalli and I’m a junior. A few hobbies that I enjoy include playing the violin and chess, as well as swimming and getting boba with friends! I’m genuinely passionate about making a significant difference in the realm of gun control. My goal is to bring attention to lesser-known incidents, intertwining the critical issue of mental health with gun control and its ramifications. Furthermore, I aim to use social media as a platform to illustrate the importance of responsible gun ownership and advocate for this cause.
Anika Iyer
Youth AdvocacyHi! My name is Anika Iyer and I’m currently a freshman! In my free time, I love to draw, paint, and listen to music. As a YA, I’m looking forward to creating as much change in our community as possible to spread awareness and support for women’s rights, and to encourage people to fight for our cause.
Anjali Gopal
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Anjali Gopal and I am currently a senior! I love to play badminton, go on walks, and chat with friends. As a YA, I wish to spread awareness of my topic to many different audiences in various ways such as workshops, social media, and drives.
Ansh Chavda
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Ansh Chavda and I’m a senior. In my free time, I like to study, spend time with my friends, and drive. This year, I’m planning to spread awareness and make changes in the world of Washington’s gun control laws.
Anya Anand
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Anya Anand and I’m currently a sophomore! I love music, photography and making videos, traveling, exploring nature, and trying new foods and drinks. This year in YA I hope to accomplish something that makes an impact and difference in my community.
Arnav Doreswamy
Youth AdvocacyHi! My name is Arnav Doreswamy and I am currently a freshman. A few things I like to do are playing various musical instruments, reading, video games, making legos, and watching animal documentaries. As a YA member, I am looking forward to spreading awareness about climate change and hosting drives and workshops!
Arnav Mittal
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Arnav Mittal and I am currently a sophomore. In my free time, I enjoy doing robotics, coding, and playing tennis! As a Youth Advocacy member, I am hoping to spread awareness about topics that are important to me to the best of my ability.
Avni Panchal
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Avni Panchal and I’m currently a sophomore! In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, working out, listening to music, and spending time with those I love. This year I’m looking forward to working with my group in educating others about my topic!
Bharat Biju
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Bharat Biju and I am a senior! A few hobbies I have are playing the violin, video games, hanging out with friends, and coding. This year I am looking forward to meeting new people, learning to make a change, taking action in my mental health subteam, and making a difference in the community.
Drithi Pasupuleti
Youth AdvocacyHi! My name is Dhrithi Pasupuleti and I am currently a junior. Some hobbies I enjoy doing in my free time are singing, robotics, and playing golf! This year I am looking to start projects and raise awareness and acceptance for Mental Health issues in the community.
Jash Vohra
Youth AdvocacyHi! My name is Jash Vohra and I am currently a freshman. My hobbies include hanging out with friends, doing robotics, and playing basketball. This year, I’m looking forward to spreading awareness about my advocacy group, Gun Control. I hope by giving more people information we can make a change for the better. I’m also looking forward to having a great time with the other YAs.
Jeraldin Sundar
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Jeraldin Sundar and I am currently a freshman. In my free time, I like to play chess, archery, and singing. As an advocacy member, I look forward to improving my leadership and collaboration skills by being able to communicate with a diverse group of people. I’m passionate about meeting new people and making connections and Youth Advocacy provides me with an opportunity to do so.
Maya Srinivasan
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Maya Srinivasan and I’m a freshman! In my free time I enjoy swimming, traveling, and playing with my dog. This year I’m looking forward to spreading awareness about climate change and getting close with my fellow YAs.
Neil Mehta
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Neil Mehta and I’m currently a freshman. I like to play soccer, basketball, and hang out with friends. I am looking forward to the projects and group activities we will do in YA this year!
Ritu Koshti
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Ritu Koshti! I’m currently a freshman. Some of my hobbies include playing the piano, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family. As a Youth Advocacy member this year, I am eager to work towards creating more inclusive and diverse spaces for young people, in which everyone feels valued and respected regardless of their background or identity.
Ruchi Mavnur
Youth AdvocacyHi! My name is Ruchi Mavnur and I am currently a freshman. In my free time, I enjoy playing the viola, hanging out with friends, and watching television. This year I hope to give back to and re-establish a clean community.
Saisha Sarkar
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Saisha Sarkar and I am currently a freshman! When possible, I like spending time with my family and friends. Some things I enjoy doing in my free time include playing tennis, listening to music, and skiing. Mental health is something I am passionate about and looking forward to raising awareness on. As a Youth Advocate this year I hope to make a positive impact on our community through various projects to help normalize mental health issues.
Sana Chaudhary
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Sana Chaudhary and I’m a junior! In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, listening to music, and baking. This year, I’m looking forward to working on advocacy projects with my group and spreading awareness in our community.
Shloke Chowdhary
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Shloke Chowdhary and I am a sophomore! In my free time, I enjoy doing DECA, playing cricket, and hanging out with my friends. This year I hope to expand my leadership skills to my best ability.
Shrey Bahl
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Shrey Bahl and I’m a freshman! In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, doing Model United Nations, and gaming. As a YA member, I hope to be able to help people across the world through projects and events.
Shubh Jain
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Shubh Jain and I am a freshman. In my free time, I love to play sports and video games. This year I am looking forward to working better as a team and learning more about others
Sumedh Tummala
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Sumedh Tummala and I am currently a freshman. A few hobbies I have are basketball, coding, and playing video games. This year I’m looking forward to making new connections, helping out the community, and having fun!
Tanvi Kakkireni
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Tanvi Kakkireni and I am currently a junior! A few hobbies I enjoy are baking, playing tennis, and hanging out with my friends. This year, I’m looking forward to creating an impact in our community and advocating for what I truly value. I’m also looking forward to getting to know my peers and working on collaborating together on projects!
Trishaa Khanna
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Trishaa Khanna and I’m currently a freshman! In my free time I love dancing, singing, playing with my dog, listening to music, and reading. This year, I am looking forward to improving my advocacy skills, which will enable me to make a positive impact in my community.
Vaibhav Alaparthi
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Vaibhav Alaparthi and I am a sophomore! A few hobbies I like are playing sports, playing the piano, reading, and learning new things. This year I hope to make a more sophisticated and complete impact on the climate change community by advocating and raising awareness, as well as building new connections and developing my communication and listening skills. I’m excited for another fun year!!
Youth Advocacy
