Youth Leadership PROGRAM

Hi, I'm Khushi Bhimani, a junior in high school. This is my 3rd year on YB, and my favorite things to do are hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing tennis. My favorite song is Club Paradise by Drake. To me, YB is about building lifelong connections and making a real impact on the community, and I’m most looking forward to meeting new people this year.

Hi, I’m Khushi Patel, a junior in high school. This is my 2nd year on YB, and my favorite things to do are hanging out with friends and listening to music. My favorite song is Shut It Down by Drake. To me, YB is about the opportunities it has given me and the connections I’ve made, and I’m most looking forward to meeting new people this year.

Hi, I’m Aanya Parikh, a junior in high school. This is my 2nd year on YB, and my favorite things to do are spending time with friends and traveling around the world. My favorite song is Don’t Matter to Me by Drake. To me, YB is about creating lifelong friendships and making a difference in the community, and I’m most looking forward to Camp Bharat 2026 and meeting new people.

Hi, I’m Vansh Chopra, a sophomore in high school. This is my 2nd year on YB, and my favorite thing to do is lift. My favorite song is 1st Off by DB.Boutabag. To me, YB is about connecting with my heritage while helping others through community service, and I’m most looking forward to Camp Bharat 2026 this year.

Hi, I’m Aarav Kulkarni, a sophomore in high school. This is my 1st year on YB, and my favorite thing to do is play tennis with friends. My favorite song is Lavender Sunflower by Tory Lanez. To me, YB is about bringing like-minded peers together to improve the community for everyone, and I’m most looking forward to planning events for the Indian community of Washington this year.

Hi, I’m Saisha, a junior in high school. This is my 1st year on YB, and my favorite thing to do is listen to music. My favorite song is Stars Align by Drake. To me, YB represents a group dedicated to making positive change in the community, and I’m most looking forward to helping plan camp this year.

Hi, I’m Anika Iyer, a junior in high school. This is my 2nd year on YB, and my favorite things to do are writing and listening to music. My favorite song is Ruthless by The Marías. To me, YB is about building connections with my fellow members and giving back to the local community, and I’m most looking forward to making meaningful connections throughout the year.

Hi, I’m Suhaas Nemani, a junior in high school. This is my 1st year on YB, and my favorite things to do are hanging out with friends and playing sports. My favorite song is Flights Booked by Drake. To me, YB is about helping others through volunteering and uplifting those in need, and I’m most looking forward to making new friends and memories at camp this year.

Hi, I’m Mannat Virk, a junior in high school. This is my 2nd year on YB, and my favorite things to do are spending time with family and friends. My favorite song is Prom by SZA. To me, YB is about connecting with new people and building meaningful relationships, and I’m most looking forward to meeting new people at camp this year.

Hi, I’m Nainika Dalal, a junior in high school. This is my 1st year on YB, and my favorite things to do are hanging out with friends and family. My favorite song is Prove It by 21 Savage and Summer Walker. To me, YB is about service, learning, and making new friends, and I’m most looking forward to camp this year.

Hi, I’m Sahana Rajesh, a junior in high school. This is my 2nd year on YB, and my favorite thing to do is spend time with friends. My favorite song is Heart to Heart by Mac DeMarco. To me, YB is about giving back to my community while forming new bonds with people who share my cultural background, and I’m most looking forward to camp planning meetings this summer.

Hi, I’m Armaan Kochhar, a junior in high school. This is my 2nd year on YB, and my favorite thing to do is play basketball. My favorite song is The Real Her by Drake. To me, YB is about community, passion, and friendship, and I’m most looking forward to camp and making the most of my last year on YB.

Hi, I’m Anya Banerjee, a sophomore in high school. This is my 1st year on YB, and my favorite thing to do is hang out with friends. My favorite song is Supercut by Lorde. To me, YB is about being a leader in the community and helping plan meaningful events, and I’m most looking forward to planning fun and creative activities this year.

Hi, I’m Sid Pawar, a junior in high school. This is my 1st year on YB, and my favorite song is Jungle by Drake. To me, YB is about bonding with friends and helping campers have a great time, and I’m most looking forward to camp this year.

Hi, I’m Krish Manocha, a freshman in high school. This is my 1st year on YB, and my favorite thing to do is public speaking. My favorite songs are anything by Diljit Dosanjh. To me, YB is about gaining new leadership experiences and giving back to my community, and I’m most looking forward to all the opportunities to grow this year.

My name is Ananya Mittala and I am in 10th grade. This year will be my second year in YA. In my free time, I like to draw or watch shows, and I also like to bake occasionally. I joined YA because I enjoyed it last year and want to build my leadership and communication skills. This year, I look forward to advocating for women’s rights and mental health, especially for people our age.

Hi, my name is Krishna Sridhar and I am currently in 11th grade. This is my second year in YA and 4th year in IACS. I enjoy debating, DECA, and business competitions. I joined YA to make change by advocating alongside like-minded youth.

Hi, my name is Aanya Arkalgud and I am currently a freshman. This is my 1st year in YA and my 4th year in the youth leadership program. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to advocating for people who aren’t able to speak up for themselves.

Hi, my name is Aarush Chekuri and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year in the YA program. In my free time, I enjoy watching TV shows, drawing, and hanging out with friends. I joined YA to meet new people and give back to the community, and I look forward to advocating for mental health.

My name is Adithya Gogini and I am in 10th grade. This is my first year in YA, and I attended Camp Bharat last year. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing sports, going to the gym, and relaxing. I joined YA to learn how to advocate for myself and others and raise awareness about mental health.

Hi, my name is Anaisha Sharda and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year in the YA program and my second year in IACS. I enjoy reading, baking, and spending time with friends. I joined YA to spread information about important topics and look forward to advocating for mental health.

Hi, my name is Ashank Mehrotra and I am a sophomore. This is my second year in YA and my third year in IACS. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends. I joined YA to make an impact in the community and want to advocate for mental health due to the pressure many teens face.

Hi, my name is Dhrithi Manikantan and I'm currently a junior. I love to sketch, bake, and play volleyball in my free time.I joined YA this year because I wanted to be part of a supportive organization that actually makes a positive impact towards the community. I’m looking forward to advocating for equity, cultural awareness, and creating a more inclusive school environment.

My name is Dishani Akash and I am in 11th grade. This is my first year in IACS and being a part of YA. In my free time, I love painting and making sketches of simple things around me. Other than I love to binge watch Bollywood movies and reading books. I joined YA because I want to enhance my skills on socializing and communication which will not only help me build confidence, but encourages me to make good friendships around me. I am currently in Human Resources and excited to work on the topic more and learn how it benefits and needed in the world. Along side that I am really looking forward to advocate on mental health, because I want to find ways and provide ways which would help change the world little by little, if they know certain causes of why the human brain works in its way and how to keep it healthy for future.

My name is Kimaya Daptardar and I’m a freshman at Redmond High School. This is my first year in IACS and YA. In my free time, I like to read and spend time with my friends and family. I joined YA so that I could be able to help the people around me and voice my concerns. I am looking forward to advocating for women’s rights.