About Us

About Us

Akshara Sriram -  Project Lead  

Akshara is an incoming junior at Dougherty Valley High School. With experience as a Site Council Representative and working with children, she developed The ACE Project to combine student-led services with a meaningful cause.  Through this project, she aims to make services accessible while still reaching for a charitable cause. As project lead, she helps organize the group, plan services, and make sure the project runs smoothly. She is excited to use her leadership skills to support the community and help raise funds for underprivileged children in India. 

Trisha Koti - Secretary

Trisha is an incoming junior at Dougherty Valley High School and serves as the secretary for this project. As a member of Leadership, she has developed strong skills in communication, organization, teamwork, and planning. In this project, Trisha helps keep the team on track by managing important details, supporting service planning, and making sure everyone stays informed. Her leadership experience allows her to bring responsibility and dedication to the group. She is excited to use her skills to give back to the community and help raise funds for underprivileged children in India.

Aanya Kapadekar - Treasurer                                      

Aanya is an incoming junior at Dougherty Valley High School and serves as the treasurer for this project. She is a member of Science Alliance and the Vice President of the Biomedical Anatomy Society, where she has gained experience in leadership, responsibility, and collaboration. As treasurer, Aanya helps manage the project’s fundraising goals, track donations, and support the team in staying organized financially. Her involvement in science-related clubs shows her dedication, focus, and commitment to making a difference. She is excited to use her skills to support the community and help raise funds for underprivileged children in India.

Ishita Marpu -  Community Outreach                                   

Ishita is an incoming junior at Dougherty Valley High School and is part of the community outreach team for this project. She is also a member of Science Alliance, where she has developed skills in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. In her role, Ishita helps connect the project with the community, spread awareness, and support the team’s efforts to reach more people. Her involvement shows her dedication to both service and teamwork. She is excited to use her skills to give back to the community while helping raise funds for underprivileged children in India.

Parnika Gannavarapu - Social Media Coordinator

Parnika is an incoming junior at Dougherty Valley High School and serves as the social media manager for this project. She is also the secretary of the Biztech Club, where she has gained experience in organization, communication, and teamwork. In her role, Parnika helps manage the project’s online presence, create posts, and spread awareness about the team’s services and mission. Her experience allows her to bring creativity, responsibility, and strong planning skills to the group. She is excited to use social media to connect with the community and help raise funds for underprivileged children in India.