Adhya Thota – Graphic Design and Outreach
Adhya Thota is a Monta Vista High School senior who’s passionate about bringing more support and awareness for mental health in the community. Her hobbies and interests include singing, swimming, badminton, and spending time with friends and family. She hopes to give back to the community and help others feel better by overcoming stress and other negative feelings. She is grateful to get the opportunity to help at Taarika Foundation and make an impact.
Devika Eby – Secretary, Podcast Editor, and Website Lead
Devika is a sophomore at Saint Francis High School. She is excited to support the Taarika Foundation in their mission to break the stigma around mental health and educate youth to overcome negative feelings. She is passionate about helping others and promoting mental well-being amongst other youth. Outside of Taarika, Devika enjoys competitive chess, Indian classical dance, singing, and spending time with her friends and family.
Seerat Dang – Podcast Lead
Seerat is a high 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.
Ishanvi Deodhar – Podcast Editor and Educational Videos Lead
Ishanvi is a junior at Homestead High School who has been training in Kathak dance since the age of six and enjoys performing at cultural events. She also loves painting and playing badminton, both of which help her stay creative and active.
Known for being friendly and a strong team player, she believes that EQ is just as important as IQ, values that match the mission of Taarika Foundation. She is excited to support and raise awareness for mental well-being in her community.
Anika Warrier – Podcast Editor and Community Outreach Lead
Anika is a senior in high school at Carlmont High School. She believes in raising awareness about mental health by volunteering with the Taarika Foundation.
Outside of school, Anika is involved in community service in different ways including being part of the Student Advisory Board for a global learning community called Dream Volunteers. She has been a Girl Scout for the past twelve years and is currently working on her Gold Award. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing and is training in street jazz and hip hop as well as lyrical and contemporary dance. She really aligns with Taarika’s mission and loves volunteering and making an impact in her community!
Kareena Thapar – Educational Videos Co-Lead
Kareena Thapar is a sophomore at Monta Vista High School. She is passionate about mental health, especially in teens and wants to make teenagers feel more comfortable to talk about their mental health, and make it more normalized.
Some of Kareena’s hobbies are taekwondo, art, dancing, going to concerts, watching Bollywood movie, listening to music and hanging out with friends.
In school, she is on the Bollywood dance team as well as the business entrepreneurship team.
Jagriti Sai Parimi – Website Co-Lead
Jagriti Sai Parimi is a senior at Monta Vista High School. She loves art and photography and enjoys spending time listening to music and loves to read.
She is motivated by others’ well-being and is eager to expand her knowledge through hands-on experiences. She hopes to make a positive impact on people, whether by helping individuals or contributing to a cause she’s passionate about.
Jagriti believes volunteering is a meaningful way to give back to the community while gaining valuable experiences and skills that enhance personal growth. It offers the chance to learn from different perspectives, develop new abilities, and build meaningful connections with others.
Mihika Vangapalli – Community Outreach Lead
Mihika is currently a junior at Basis Independent Fremont. She is very interested in psychology and biology in school and wants to help everyone improve their mental health. Her hobbies include drawing and table tennis.
Tanya Joshi – Podcast Editor and Graphic Designer
Tanya Joshi is a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and Indian classical dance. She hopes to make a positive difference in people’s mental health by reducing the stigma and supporting the community. She is excited to have the chance to support and help with Taarika’s goal.
Saisha Rapur – Community Outreach Co-Lead
Saisha is a sophomore at Portola High School. She is passionate about youth mental health, community service, and leadership. Through her involvement in academics, dance, and golf, as well as volunteer work, she hopes to help create a positive and supportive community where everyone feels heard, valued, and understood.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
You can find our application to become a Taarika Foundation Youth Ambassador here.
www.forms.gle/5kRbpf1XJAMxEMhL7
If you have recently filled out the volunteer application, please allow us 1-2 weeks to process the information and get back to you. Thank you for your interest! Please reach out to us through info@taarika.org if you have any questions.
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