Meet Our Mentors

Aditi Chhawacharia

Aditi Chhawacharia

Founder of Project Ruby

Aditi is extremely well‑versed in tech and building initiatives: she’s created apps and websites, conducted research with labs and fellowships, and founded both this mentorship program and a tech nonprofit. She also leads her school’s Girls Who Code chapter and commands a broad tech stack —from Python and full‑stack web to AI, React Native, Flutter/Dart, and AI governance.

Riya Dutta

Riya Dutta

Youth leader, policy advocate, nonprofit founder

Co‑author of an AI policy paper headed to the UN General Assembly, Riya has distributed 3,000+ school supplies, launched 10+ donation sites, interned in Congress, and engaged 20+ UN delegations. A nationally ranked debater and Policy Fellow, she brings 120 hours of service and deep public‑policy insight.

Kimberly Huynh

Kimberly Huynh

Founder of MEDIMIX

Kimberly works on her MEDIMIX passion‑project, research, an after‑school STEM program she founded, and hospital volunteering across nursing, pharmacy, and the ER—all while playing two varsity sports and taking dual‑enrollment/AP classes. She's great for launching projects in bio & medicine.

Gargi Chaudari

Gargi Chaudari

Finance‑focused student leader

With multiple finance internships, in-depth finance experience, published finance research, an ICDC qualification, and leadership over a fund that’s raised $125 K+ for schools in India, Gargi is a go‑to for investing, DECA finance events, and competitive business strategy.

Sophia Lee

Sophia Lee

Author & Literary‑Magazine Founder

Founder of international Asian‑literacy magazines in 5 countries, blogger with 1.4 M views, and author of a Pushcart‑ and Emily Dickinson‑nominated poetry collection: perfect for publishing, competitions, or literary nonprofits.

Shravya Reddivari

Shravya Reddivari

Education‑reform advocate & nonprofit VP

Published bills in education reform, VP of a nonprofit serving under‑resourced groups, developer of a district‑support website, and award‑winning business competitor: ideal for policy, law, or city‑level initiatives.

Shreya Talwar

Shreya Talwar

Entrepreneur & Martial‑Arts Instructor

CEO of multiple businesses such as: So Sweet Dessert Emporium, co‑founder of Simply Gifted Shop, Winner of multiple Business competitions, French Honor Society president, and certified martial‑arts instructor: ready to mentor on entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership.

Destiny Saint Amour

Destiny Saint Amour

Digital‑marketing entrepreneur & youth leader

Runs a branding/social‑media agency (her own business!) supporting small businesses and founded a law‑focused newsletter for youth. VP of Student Government, DECA chapter founder, and cancer‑initiative media director.

Muna Yassin

Muna Yassin

Startup Founder & Neuroscience Researcher

Owner of an Etsy shop with 5 K+ sales, gene‑therapy researcher, medical nonprofit founder, science‑fair champion, city economic‑council chair, and Math/Science Olympiad winner.

Nitya Ajjampudi

Nitya Ajjampudi

Women’s‑Health Nonprofit Founder

Founded nonprofit placing her Top 20 in the world at ICDC. Donated 2 K+ feminine‑hygiene products, built global support groups & podcast, president of a Judicial Society and a finance‑literacy nonprofit. Great for girls who want to build nonprofit organizations with high-impact.

Jaiden Li

Jaiden Li

STEM Researcher & Policy Advocate

Published research, conference presenter, AI/cyberbullying‑policy innovator, Olympiad & hackathon winner, US Presidential Scholarship nominee, top Physics experimental‑proposal winner.

Vaishnavi Tatineni

Vaishnavi Tatineni

Healthcare Nonprofit Co‑Founder

Led donation of 1 K+ hygiene kits, built 20 US & 5 global chapters, trained 200 students in first aid, organized a film festival on domestic violence, and logged 3 K+ service hours.

Ashley Dequito

Ashley Dequito

Youth STEM Initiative Co‑Founder

Co‑founded a nonprofit bringing comp‑sci workshops to low‑income families via local libraries; excels at project ideation and execution for STEM outreach.

Sahasra Illandula

Sahasra Illandula

Finance & Wellness‑Equity Leader

Multiple finance internships, fintech passion project, president of a 200‑member wellness club, marketing‑campaign designer for a major nonprofit, and leading STEM‑education tech intern.

Nithya Garapaty

Nithya Garapaty

Speech‑and‑Debate Champion & Nonprofit Founder

National‑qualifier extemp captain, founder of a speech/debate nonprofit for youth, Frisco City MVP volunteer, and develops workshops on storytelling for youth; has high impact on thousands of youth in Texas area.

Shanvi Mohan

Shanvi Mohan

Healthcare Innovator & DECA ICDC Qualifier

Co‑founded a nonprofit expanding extracurriculars, developing a water‑filtration system, legal‑org intern on student mental health, shadowed a doctor, taught students in Ukraine, and DECA ICDC qualifier.

Ayushi Mishra

Ayushi Mishra

Neuroscience Nonprofit CEO & Researcher

CEO of a neuro‑centered nonprofit, independent dream‑science researcher, fundraiser ($4 K+), club founder for community‑impact research, and Model UN expansion leader.

Jaya Bondada

Jaya Bondada

Neuroscience & Psychology Changemaker

Co‑founded Hope for Neuro, launched a research‑connect club publishing student papers, organizing pro‑led workshops, and pursuing her own psychology research.

Ayana Tyagi

Ayana Tyagi

Entrepreneur & Author

Founder of a karaoke‑events LLC ($1.2 K+ revenue), author of a children’s book and upcoming finance guide, experienced in finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Spurthi Palle

Spurthi Palle

Community‑Service Nonprofit Founder

Founder of a clothing‑donation nonprofit serving shelters, veterans, and low‑income families; blog creator for volunteer opportunities; board member at Cards of Compassion; certified in immigration law.

Chelsea Ozen

Chelsea Ozen

Young Author & Humanities Mentor

Author of one book and drafting two more; offers guidance on writing, outlining, formatting, AP World, and navigating high‑school humanities.

Cameryn Lee

Cameryn Lee

Passion‑Project Builder & Podcaster

Creator of a true‑crime podcast, neurology‑center shadowing, psychology‑center volunteering, and speech/debate initiatives—great for brainstorming new extracurriculars.

Lindsey Blanco

Lindsey Blanco

Poet & Community Advocate

Research‑paper writer, poet with 24 K+ reads, DECA collaborator on teen‑abuse awareness, and 200+ service‑hour volunteer ready to help launch impact projects.

Trisha Sheth

Trisha Sheth

Medical Nonprofit Founder & CNA

Founded a 501(c)(3) medical nonprofit, certified nursing assistant, physician‑clinic intern, pediatric‑dentist assistant, and mentor in building medical‑field extracurriculars.

Ebihonmi Oshe

Ebihonmi Oshe

Business & Marketing Intern

State Farm marketing intern, UC‑Berkeley NSLC business scholar (1st‑place simulator winner), editorial board member launching economic‑policy coverage at National Youth Press.

Chloe Ryan

Chloe Ryan

Neuroscience Researcher & STEM Club Founder

University lab intern, founder/president of HOSA chapter, nonprofit chapter leader teaching neuroscience to elementary students, and STEM podcaster.

Riya Dabholkar

Riya Dabholkar

Nonprofit Founder & Content Creator

Origami‑club president (500+ pieces donated), nonprofit founder for special‑needs programs, 5th‑grade STEM mentor, LLM‑company data‑analysis intern, YouTuber (0.5 M views), and resale‑business owner.

Pragnasri Pyidimarri

Pragnasri Pyidimarri

Entrepreneur & Finance Competitor

Student‑startup co‑founder (state‑finalist prototype), nonprofit tutor/manager raising $40 K+, Girl Scout Silver awardee, BPA financial‑analyst national alternate, PVSA Gold honoree.

Manaskriti Sista

Manaskriti Sista

Entrepreneur & Marketing Intern

Founded two businesses, wellness‑clinic intern, esports‑org intern, AI‑recruitment research assistant, DECA state/international qualifier, BPA finalist, two‑time PVSA Gold recipient.

Saanvi Lalam

Saanvi Lalam

Mental‑Health Nonprofit Co‑Founder

Runs affordable mental‑health‑resource nonprofit, Young Adult Representative delivering parent/school presentations, Bank of America & State Farm intern, finance‑consulting intern, organizer of bookmark & fundraiser events.

Saanvi Chiliveru

Saanvi Chiliveru

Climate‑Justice Youth Leader

Co‑CEO of Shade Seekers reaching 8 K+ youth, DoSomething BINfluencer, Digital4Good Changemaker, CHSA president (public‑speaking program), TEDx organizer, Texas DECA social‑media advocate (10 K+ views).

Shadri Sayad

Shadri Sayad

Gender‑Equity Advocate & Policy Researcher

Founder of @HER platform, Harvard ALP ’25 cohort member, e‑book author on gender equity, policy‑research fellow, team member at 21st Century Us (Nigeria), volunteer with Women in Business CDL.

Risha Chaurasia

Risha Chaurasia

Teen Author & Youth‑Community Founder

Published first novel at 11 and second at 13, founder of YouthCore platform amplifying Gen Z voices, Gold award winner in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition.

Mehjabin

Mehjabin

Nonprofit Founder & Journalism Leader

Founder of BeliefsConnected bridging faith, culture & health; launching a magazine with 15+ journalists; Volunteer Service Award honoree; science‑academy scholar.