Youth Team

Malavika Eby is a second-year college student who plans to study Psychology and Medical Anthropology on the pre-med track. 

She loves working with Taarika Foundation because she believes mental health education is integral to empowering young people to feel healthy, whole and fulfilled. Malavika is hopeful that with enough interventional resources at a young age, we can inspire a whole new generation of people who prioritize character growth and health above status, accomplishment and more surface-level displays of happiness. 

In her free time, Malavika enjoys drawing, crocheting, dancing, singing karaoke with her sister, and writing about her interests.

Anya Deshpande is an ninth-grader who loves dancing and art. She likes to help people and talk to them. She also loves to travel, explore, and learn new things. Her skills include making flyers and newsletters and creating podcast episodes and videos on mental health. In school,  she is a part of the Leadership Class, which is her school’s active student body. 

What she enjoys about the Taarika Foundation is that it helps so many people. She really values education and the mental health field for its contributions to our wellbeing. She hopes that her contribution to the Taarika Foundation will do good for the world.

Seerat is a middle schooler and enjoys bringing her ideas to life with determination and courage. She is intrigued by emotional health in kids and believes in enjoying every moment. She launched a monthly newsletter for Sunday School and started a series of clubs for Sunday School, focusing on learning from each other. She is also a Junior buddy in the Summer Learning reading program. 

She loves sketching and experimenting with all sorts of paints and assembling many IKEA furniture pieces with a small Swedish gadget! Her recent project is a makeover for her porch. Seerat has a passion for exploring hiking trails and heading to new beaches. She can be found by the fireside with s’mores or planning for her next adventure.

Soven Saste is a junior who wants to help people with their mental health and make a difference.

He wants to spread knowledge about mental health to the public and erase the stigma about mental health disorders.

He hopes to use his skills to help the Taarika Foundation spread its message and reach more people.

He likes to mountain bike, hike, swim, play with his dog, and play the piano. He also loves sports.

Mithila is a junior in Monta Vista High School. She joined Taarika to spread awareness about mental health and break the stigma that surrounds it. She is excited to help others through their mental health journeys and help Taarika reach its goals.

In her free time, she plays competitive volleyball outside of school and varsity volleyball in school. She also likes to read, draw, do taekwondo, watch TV, play with her snake, and spend time with her friends and family.

Syria Floyd is currently a junior in high school in Texas.

She’s interested in majoring in psychology when she goes to college and becoming a psychiatrist in the future.

She’s excited to help with Taarika’s mission and learn more about mental health.

Anika Warrier is currently an eighth grader at Ralston Middle School. She believes in raising awareness about Mental health by volunteering with the Taarika Foundation. Outside of school, Anika is a Girl Scout and enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, and dancing.

Some other activities she enjoys are baking and playing with her dog, Trooper!

Sufee Kathane is a dedicated and passionate middle school student. She has a deep appreciation for the impact a supportive environment can have on a child. She aims to making a positive difference through her involvement with Taarika Foundation.

As the leader of student government and the environment club at her school, Sufee is driven to make a lasting impact for future generations. She believes in the power of youth to drive development and is committed to using her skills and passion to make a change.