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 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!
Youth Advocacy Advisors
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.
Rohith Bollineni
Youth Advocacy Advisor
Rohith is a software engineer who has been working in Redmond at Amazon for a little over a year. He grew up in California and has lived there most of his life, moving to New York to complete his MS in data science at NYU before coming to Washington.
Rohith joined the IASC team in November 2024. He is driven to improve the lives of the next generation, having a younger brother and many young cousins back in California who he watched growing up around him. He aims to help the youth here achieve their goals and remove obstacles in their path. He has previously volunteered at Sankara Eye Foundation and the Isha Foundation in Tamil Nadu.
In his free time he enjoys playing video games, learning salsa, and going for walks by lake Sammamish.
YOUTH Council and Youth Outreach Advisors 2024-25
Aasha Parikh
YC Advisor (YB Alum)
Mahima Balakrishnan
YO Advisor (YB President 2023-24)
Saanvi Datta
YC Advisor (YB PR Officer 2023-24/YB Alum)
Diya Modi
YO Advisor (YC Lead 2023-24/YB Alum)
Saachit Durga
YC Advisor (YB Alum)
Anika Kothari
YO Advisor (YB Alum)
Laksh Patel
YC Advisor (YC Lead 2023-24/YB Alum)Youth Board Leaders 2024-25
Shaan Saraiya
2024-25 President
Hi! I’m Shaan Saraiya, a junior at Bellevue High School. This is my 3rd (and final) year on YB, and a fun fact about me is that I love watching movies with friends, family, or even alone! In my free time, I also enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing with my dog. If I had a theme song, it would probably be Life Goes On by Drake, being that I always strive to have a positive attitude and stay optimistic. I can’t wait for the year to come!
Anagha Krishna
Vice PresidentHi! My name is Anagha Krishna and I am a junior. This is my 3rd year on YB and a fun fact about me is that I have traveled to over 13 countries! In my free time I like listening to music, and hanging out with friends. If my life had a theme song it would be Fancy by Drake because the beat is super fun and upbeat, and some of the lyrics are relatable to my own life!
Tejas Panja
PR Officer
Hey guys, I'm Tejas Panja a Junior at Tesla STEM and this is my 2nd year on the Youth Board! A fun fact about me is that over quarantine I grew my hair out to around a foot long! In my free time I play a lot of video games, code, edit videos and make music. If I had a theme song it would be St. Chroma by Tyler, The Creator because its about not giving up and also my name means sunlight, so the light truly is in me.
Amara Paliwal
Treasurer
Hey everyone! My name is Amara, I'm a junior, and this is my 3rd year on the board! In my free time I like to play soccer, read, watch movies, and travel. One fun fact about me is that I love to snowboard! If I had a theme song it would be Life is a Highway from the movie Cars because I love that movie and the song is super happy 🙂
Aneri Bhatt
Secretary Hi! My name is Aneri Bhatt, I’m a junior, and this is my 3rd year on YB! A fun fact about myself is that I’ve been playing the piano for 12 years. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends. If I had a theme song it would be Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj because it captures the feeling of living in the moment and savoring the memories I’ve made with my friends. I’m so excited for another great year of YB!
Aanya Parikh
Youth Council Lead Hi! My name is Aanya Parikh, and I am a sophomore. This is my first year on the board! A fun fact about myself is that I have been doing gymnastics since I was 7 years old. A few things I enjoy doing in my free time are hanging out with my friends, listening to music, traveling, and doing gymnastics. If had a theme song, it would be Beauty and a Beat by Justin Bieber. This would be my theme song because it’s a very upbeat song and brings a lot of energy. It’s the perfect song to set a good mood and have fun!.
Aanya Sheth
Youth Council Lead Hi! I’m Aanya Sheth, and I’m in tenth grade. This is my first year on YB. A fun fact about myself is that dance is my favorite sport and I’m on two competetive teams. During my free time, I love hanging out with my friends. If I had a theme song, it would be Time of Our Lives by Pitbull because I believe in living in the moment, and the song brings a positive and energetic environment.
Neel Patel
Youth Council Lead Hello, My name is Neel Patel and I am in 11th grade. I've been on the youth board for two years and a fun fact about me is that my birthday comes every four years. In my free time I like to play soccer, listen to music, and hangout with friends. If I had a theme song, it would be Circo Loco by Drake and 21 Savage because they are my favorite artists to listen to.
Armaan Kochhar
Youth Council Lead
Hi, my name is Armaan kochhar, 10th grade, Firat year on YB, I like to travel, Hoop, hoodbyair cause of its aura
Aiden Kurisingal
Youth Outreach Lead"Hi my names Aiden Kurisingal and I am a sophomore. This will be my first year with the board and I am looking forward to it. A fun fact about me is that I have been skiing since I was 4 years old. In my free time I like to play basketball and hang out with my friends. If I could have a theme song I would probably choose Nightcrawler by Travis Scott because I always stay up super late."
Samay Sheth
Youth Outreach Lead
Hi! My name is Samay Sheth and I am a Junior. This will be my second 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. Stuff that I like to do in my free time are activities such as playing basketball, listening to music and hanging out with friends. If I had a theme song it would most likely be Champagne Poetry by Drake. I am super exited for this upcoming year!
Samshi Chinthireddy
Youth Outreach Lead
Hi my name is Samshi Chinthireddy and I’m a sophomore. This is my 1st year on the Youth Board! One fun fact about me is that I’ve lived in Bothell my entire life. In my free time I like to hangout with my friends and explore new places. If I had a theme song it would be Best Time by Brent Faiyaz because I love to live in the moment.
Vibhor Purohit
Youth Outreach LeadHi! My name is Vibhor, I'm a junior, and this is my first year on YB. A fun fact about me is that I have never broken a bone. In my free time, I like to play sports and hang out with my friends. If I had a theme song, it would be Bank Account by 21 Savage because my bank account's unlimited.
Vihaan Mehta
Social Media Chair
Hey! My name is Vihaan Mehta and I am a sophomore. This is my second year on the Youth Board and am looking forward to a great year! A fun fact about me is that I have over 5000 McDonald's points. In my free time I like to go thrifting with my friends, try new places to eat and go skiing. If I had a theme song it would be SpongeBob SquarePants's because I've always wanted to try a Krabby Patty Burger and feel like everyday would be exciting living under the sea with SpongeBob and Patrick.
Khushi Bhimani
Scribe Chair
Hi, I’m Khushi Bhimani. I’m a sophomore and this is my second year on YB. A fun fact about me is that I’ve traveled to nine countries. In my free time I like playing basketball, volleyball, hanging out with my friends, and listening to music. If I had a theme song, it would definitely be One Dance by Drake because it’s my favorite song, and it fits my personality!
Aadit Aggarwal
Youth Board
Hi everyone! My name is Aadit Aggarwal, and I am a Junior at North Creek. I have been on YB for 2 years, and a fun fact about me is my favorite foods are butter chicken and chipotle. In my free time, I love to play tennis, hang out with friends, and listen to music. If I had a theme song, it would be "Closed on Sunday" by Kanye because it talks about Chick-Fil-A and I love eating food. I can't wait to see you guys again this year!
Aashi Mathur
Youth Board
Hi! My name is Aashi Mathur. I'm in 9th grade, and this is my first year as a YB. One fun fact about me is that I am ambidextrous. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis and chess. If I had a theme song it would be overseas by Ken Carson.
Anand Krishnan
Youth Board
Hi! My name is Anand, and I am currently a Junior, and this is my 2nd year on YB. One fun fact about me is that I have traveled to over 15 countries, and I like to play guitar and tennis in my free time. If I had one theme song, it would be SpongeBob because I loved watching it as a kid. I look forward to an amazing year!
Ajay Raghavan
Youth Board
Hello my name is Ajay, I am in tenth grade, and this is my first year on YB. I like to play basketball in my free time and a fun fact about me is I can solve a rubik’s cube. If I had a theme song it would be the Phineas and Ferb theme song because that’s my favorite show.
Anika Iyer
Youth Board Photographer
Hi! My name is Anika Iyer and I am a sophomore. This is my first year on YB! A fun fact about me is that I am a huge chocolate connoisseur and will eat just about anything that has chocolate in it. In my free time, I enjoy reading, drawing, writing, listening to music, and playing the piano. If I had a theme song it would have to be the Sofia the First theme, because it would be a dream come true to become a princess overnight! I'm looking forward to this year on YB and can't wait to see what we accomplish!
Jash Vohra
Youth Board
Hi my name is Jash Vohra. I'm a sophomore, and this is my first year on YB. A fun fact about me is that I've never broken a bone. In my free time I like playing video games and talking with friends. If I had a theme song, it would be "Lush Life" by Zara Larsson because I'm always ready for crazy adventures. I'm looking forward to a great year on YB!
Keyan Shah
Youth Board
Hi! My name is Keyan Shah, and I'm a freshman. This is my first year on the Youth Board, and a fun fact about me is that I've been playing the piano for about 8 years. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, playing sports like tennis, and hanging out with my friends. If I had a theme song, it would be Michael Jordan by Kendrick Lamar because I'll probably be as tall as him. I'm so excited for the upcoming year!
Khushi Patel
Youth BoardHi, my name is Khushi Patel and I'm a sophomore. This is my first year on YB! One fun fact about me is I love traveling and I have been to Hawaii 6 times! In my free time I like hanging out with my friends, listening to music, and playing tennis. If I had a theme song, it would be Saturn by SZA because SZA is my favorite artist and I love this song.
Mannat Virk
Youth BoardMy name is Mannat Virk, I’m a sophomore and this is my first year on Youth Board. A fun fact about me is I love to travel and I have been to 14 countries. In my free time I like to dance, play piano, and spend time with family and friends. If I could have a theme song it would be Good Days by SZA because it is an optimistic song about moving forward no matter what. I am so excited for a great year on YB!
Maya Srinivasan
Youth Board
Hi! My name is Maya Srinivasan. I’m currently a sophomore and this is my first year on YB! A fun fact about me is that I really want a pet raccoon when I grow up. In my free time I like to swim and play with my dog. If I had a theme song it would be The Way Life Goes (feat. Nicki Minaj & Oh Wonder) by Lil Uzi Vert because it reminds me to stay calm and go with the flow!
Rihtik Bantia
Youth BoardHi, my name is Rihtik, I'm currently a junior and this is my first year on the youth board and fourth year in the program. A fun fact about me is that I've never lost in week 1 in one of my fantasy football leagues. In my free time I like to watch and play sports, go outside with my friends and spend time with my family. My theme song would be Cinderella by Future, Metro Boomin and Travis Scott because each lyric means something, the flow of the song is laid back, and it has a calm soundscape.
Sahana Rajesh
Youth BoardHi! My name is Sahana Rajesh and I’m a sophomore on my first year of Youth Board. A fun fact about me is I love to cook and bake. In my free time, I love to read, play sports, and hang out with my friends. If I had to choose a theme song, it would probably be “Peaches” by Jack Black because I think Bowser is really cool and peaches are one of my favorite fruits.
Shloke Chowdhary
Youth Board Hello! My name is Shloke, I am in 11th grade, and this is my first year on the youth board. One fun fact about me is that I thought bread grows on trees until I was in 6th grade. In my free time, I like to play cricket, video games, and go out biking with my family. If I had a theme song, it would be Hakuna Matata by Gunna because I like to take it easy.
Sahil Joshi
Youth Board
My name is Sahil Joshi I’m in 11th grade and this is my first year on YB. A fun fact about me is that me and my sister are born on the same day 4 years apart. In my free time I like to watch movies. My theme song would be on one tonight because this is the song I listen to while driving and studying.
Shrey Bahl
Youth Board PhotographerMy name is Shrey, and I am a sophomore in my first year of YB. A fun fact about me is that I recently got a dog that I like to play with. In my free time, I like playing basketball and going out with friends. If I had a theme song, it would be Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars because it was my favorite song for two years and the lyrics are kinda deep.
Tiana Malhotra
Youth Board
Hi! My name is Tiana Malhotra, I’m currently a sophmore and this is my second year on YB! A fun fact about me is that my biggest bucket list item is to travel the whole world! In my free time I love to listen to music and be out with my friends! If I had a theme song I think it would be Small Worlds by Mac Miller because I’m the type of person who likes to point out how our lives are so small in the grand scheme of things. I love feeling that my problems are so small especially because I often take them to heart which makes them feel like they’re the biggest thing in the world. That’s why I love the song and line “The world is so small, till it ain’t” -Mac Miller.
Vansh Chopra
Youth Board
Hi, my name is Vansh Chopra, I’m in 9th grade and this is my first year on the Youth Board. In my free time I lift weights and hang out with friends and family. My theme song would be Violent Crimes by Kanye West.
Youth Advocacy Leaders 2024-25
Shrivas Vanimireddy
Youth Advocacy President Hi, my name is Shrivas Vanimireddy and I am currently a junior. I have been in the YA program for 2 years and I am in the Mental Health advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include basketball and chess. This year I am hoping to have a strong impact for the further years to come.
Vaibhav Alaparthi
Youth Advocacy Vice PresidentHi, my name is Vaibhav Alaparthi and I am currently a junior. I have been in the YA program for 3 years. Some hobbies I enjoy include Piano, Volunteering, Soccer, Video Games, Hanging w/friends. This year I am hoping to enhance my leadership and communication skills to better express and receive ideas and perspectives. I am in the Climate Change advocacy group.
Saisha Sarkar
Youth Advocacy Secretary Hi, my name is Saisha Sarkar. and I am currently a sophomore. I have been in the YA program for 2 years. Some hobbies I enjoy include skiing, playing tennis, and hanging out with friends. This year I am hoping to meet new people! I am a part of the Mental Health advocacy group.
Neil Mehta
Youth Advocacy Public RelationsHi, my name is Neil Mehta and I am currently a sophomore. I have been in the YA program for 2 years. Some hobbies I enjoy include playing soccer, hanging out with friends, and listening to music. This year I am hoping to meet new people and advocate for gun control with the support of my team members. I am a part of the Gun Control advocacy group.
Jeraldin Sundar
Youth Advocacy Scribe ChairHi, my name is Jeraldin Sundar and I am currently a sophomore. I have been in the YA program for 2 years. Some hobbies I enjoy include archery. This year I am hoping to make new connections as a returning YA while also sharing my experience of being on YA with other members. This year, being a part of the human rights group I want to advocate for people's disability rights and be able to help the greater community. I am a part of the Human Rights Advocacy group.
Neeraja Sathe
Social Media ChairHi, my name is Neeraja Sathe and I am currently a junior. This is my first year as a YA member and I am in the mental health advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include dancing, listening to music, and spending time with my friends. This year on YA I am looking forward to spreading awareness and reducing stigma around mental health in our community through our posts on social media and the projects we carry out.
Aarav Sinha
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Aarav Sinha and I am currently a freshman. This is my first year as a YA member. Some hobbies I enjoy include art, card games, and music. This year I am hoping to spread the idea of gun control and why we need it, and I also want to help my community in any way I can on this topic. I am a part of the Gun Control advocacy group.
Aashi Khandelwal
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Aashi Khandelwal and I am currently a sophomore. I have been in the YA program for 2 years and I’m in the mental health advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include listening to music, playing tennis, hanging out with friends, and traveling. This year I am hoping to meet new people and reduce stigma around mental health by hosting different workshops for our community!
Avni Panchal
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Avni Panchal and I am currently a junior. I have been in the YA program for 3 years. Some hobbies I enjoy include playing tennis, working out, and traveling
This year I am hoping to engage with the youth advocacy group and work on projects to advocate for mental health! I am a part of the Mental Health advocacy group.
Ayush Bhandari
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Ayush Bhandari and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year in the YA program. Some hobbies I enjoy include soccer, hanging out with friends, working out, and playing video games. This year I am hoping to help better the world around me through climate change. I also am looking forward to meeting new people and supporting my group. I am in the Climate Change advocacy group.
Bharat Dwivedi
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Bharat Dwivedi and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year in the YA program and I am in the Human Rights advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include reading, skiing, producing, and writing. This year I am hoping to make a big impact especially in legislation and policy and connecting to marginalized groups that need genuine help outside of meetings and workshops.
Dhrithi Manikantan
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Dhriti Manikantan and I am currently a sophomore. It is my first year on YA. This year I am looking forward to planning events and spreading information to people about important topics for people to recognize and not forget.
Diya Bhuta
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Diya Bhuta and I am currently a junior. This is my first year as a YA. Some hobbies I enjoy include swimming, reading, and singing. This year I am hoping to Put out some relevant and impactful projects and awareness posts. I am a part of the climate change advocacy group.
Ishaan Bondre
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Ishaan Bondre and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year as a YA member and I am a part of the Mental Health advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include playing sports, playing instruments and skiing. This year I am hoping to bring attention and advocate for things people may not notice
Ishan Awasthi
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Ishan Awasthi and I am currently a sophomore.This is my first year as a YA member. Some hobbies I enjoy include coding, playing sports with friends, doing competitions, and reading. This year I am hoping to expand how I interact with people online as well as do it for a purpose greater than just talking or posting. I want to accomplish something significant for my advocacy group. I am a part of the Gun Control advocacy group.
Ishita Agrawal
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Ishita Agrawal and I am currently a freshman. This is my first year in the YA program, and I am in the Climate Change advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include talking to my friends, tennis, and coding. This year I am hoping to accomplish the goal of making the message of climate change more important and getting to create a good community.
Kaavya Vaswani
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Kaavya Vaswani and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year as a YA member. Some hobbies I enjoy include baking, badminton, and hanging out with friends. This year I am hoping to make a change in the community and collaborate with others. I am a part of the Human Rights advocacy group.
Krishna Sridhar
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Krishna Sridhar. and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year as a YA member. Some hobbies I enjoy include debating, skiing, and DECA. This year I am hoping to make diversity widely accepted and promote more equity. I am a part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advocacy group.
Neel Dalela
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Neel Dalela and I am currently a freshman.This is my first year as a YA member. Some hobbies I enjoy include origami, fencing and competitive math. This year I am hoping to raise awareness about empowering the elderly! I am in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advocacy group.
Riddhi Tikoo
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Riddhi Tikoo and I am currently a freshman. This is my first year in the YA program. Some hobbies I enjoy include reading, cooking, playing badminton, and spending time with my friends. This year I am hoping to raise awareness on key issues and make a difference in our community. I am a part of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity advocacy group.
Ritu Koshti
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Ritu Koshti and I am currently a sophomore. I have been in the YA program for 2 years. Some hobbies I enjoy include traveling, playing the piano, and spending time with friends and family. This year I am hoping to work with others to raise awareness about important issues and make a positive impact in our community. I am a part of the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion advocacy group.
Saavitri Gupta
Youth Advocacy Hi! My name is Saavitri Gupta, and I am currently a sophomore. In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, singing, and laughing with my friends. As a Youth Advocacy member, I am excited to spread awareness about human rights and make a positive impact in my community. I am passionate about creating change, helping others, and building new connections. I look forward to meeting new people and creating meaningful memories through YA!
Shubh Jain
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Shubh Jain and I am currently a sophomore. I have been in the YA program for 2 years and I am in the gun control advocacy group. I enjoy playing sports in my freetime. This year I am hoping to meet new friends.
Siddhant Pawar
Youth AdvocacyHi, my name is Sid Pawar and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year in the YA Program and I am in the climate change advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include playing basketball and hanging out with my friends. This year I am hoping to bring the most production I can possibly contribute to the group..
Simrita Nambiar-Prasad
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Simrita Prasad and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year on YA and I am in the Human Rights advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include Bharatnatyam, Ultimate Frisbee, and traveling. This year I look forward to learning more about human rights through the various events we are planning to do this year.
Sumedh Thummala
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Sumedh Thummala and I am currently a sophomore. I have been in the YA program for 2 years and I’m in the mental health advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include sports, like basketball. This year I am hoping to make a positive impact on everyone's mental health, and spread awareness or rising issues.
Tanishka Parekh
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Tanishka Parekh and I am currently a freshman. This is my first year in the YA program and I am in the DEI advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include Track, DECA, volunteering, and event management. This year I am hoping to meet new people from different backgrounds, expanding my knowledge on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and getting to know the YA group!
Vanshi Patel
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Vanshi Patel and I am currently a freshman. This is my first year in the YA program and I am in the Gun Control advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include volleyball and reading. This year I am hoping to raise more awareness for gun control
Vibhu Chitapu
Youth Advocacy Hi, my name is Vibhu Chitrapu and I am currently a sophomore. This is my first year in the YA program and I am in the mental health advocacy group. Some hobbies I enjoy include skiing, painting, and playing basketball. This year I am hoping to help spread awareness on how to get help for mental health problems.
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