Twelve students, two states

Hi! My name’s Ridhun Gujja, and I am a sophomore at the Charter School of Wilmington. Outside of SkillSphere, I am involved in BPA, Debate, MUN, YIG, my school newspaper and I row for my school’s crew team. In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton, cooking, and spending time with friends. In the future, my goal for SkillSphere is to combine both STEM and business thinking by creating opportunities for students to build practical, real-world skills early on, and grow access to our free resources nationwide!

Hi! My name is Devkrishna Manappattu, and I am senior at Appoquinimink High School. Some of my interests include photography, cooking, listening to music, and playing volleyball. As a student who is deeply involved in business-related activities, I quickly became passionate and committed to creating an accessible business curriculum for youth. In the future, I hope to grow SkillSphere further to inspire and provide equitable resources for my community!

Hi! My name is Nandana Padmaraj, I am a senior at Garnet Valley, and I am looking to go into Data Analytics and MIS. I am involved in many clubs, including FBLA and TSA, as well as having the opportunity to hold multiple treasury positions to pursue my interests. Furthermore, I have a couple of ongoing investment research projects, and I love to volunteer and support my community. In the future, I am excited to expand Skillsphere as well as take my learning to a professional level.

Hey, everyone! I'm Yashas Chittimalla, and I'm currently a sophomore at Newark Charter High School. Apart from Skillsphere, I'm involved in BPA, TSA, Student Council, Math League, and my school's Varsity Tennis team. I'm interested in tech, business, and finance, which is why I'm so passionate about SkillSphere. I love participating in competitions and investing in the market, and I'm always looking for new ways to learn and improve. In my free time, I play tennis and pickleball; watch football; and bake cookies.

Hi! My name is Nikita Iyer and I’m a senior at the Charter School of Wilmington. Outside of Skillsphere, I am involved in multiple marketing, finance, and design competitions through Business Professionals of America and STEM and engineering-focused competitions through Odyssey of the Mind. I help manage both of these extracurriculars within my school alongside multiple other clubs. I am interested in engineering, marketing, and finance, which is where my passion for Skillsphere’s mission stems from. In my free time, I love going on hikes, listening to music, spending time with my friends and family and volunteering in my community!

Hi! My name is Yutika Kedia and I am a senior at Middletown High school. As a part of the Outreach team, I focus on building partnerships and strengthening Skillsphere’s connections within the community. I enjoy building these relationships because I get a chance to expand our network and bring valuable opportunities to students. Outside of Skillsphere, I am involved in BPA, dance, and lacrosse. In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends, reading, traveling, and trying new foods!

I'm Hareeth Dhayanandh, a junior at MOT Charter High School with a strong interest in business and leadership. I'm a state champion in speech and debate and serve as president of my school’s debate club, where I help lead and prepare students for competition. I'm also the Parliamentarian for my BPA chapter, contributing to organization and leadership within the team. Alongside my school activities, I run an online business and I'm focused on continuing to grow as a leader and pursuing business.

Hi! My name is Akhil Gajula, and I am a senior at MOT Charter School. I am the Chapter President of my school’s BPA chapter, where I lead 150+ members, and I compete in Website Design and UX Design, with a first place finish at nationals and two state titles along the way. I am also on the TSA state service committee, I program the autonomous routines for my VEX Robotics team, and I have taught AI literacy to 100+ students through Code.org’s Hour of AI. Outside of school, I build tools for local nonprofits, like a map of food distribution sites for Our Daily Bread of MOT. I am interested in UX design and web development, and in using technology to create real impact in my community!

Hi! My name is Evina Shingavi, and I am a sophomore at MOT Charter School. I am the founder of Delaware iGEM, a student team that competes in the international synthetic biology competition, and I hope to go into biotechnology. At SkillSphere, I help plan and run our STEM workshops so younger students get the same hands-on start I did!

Hello! My name is Neil Virani, and I am a sophomore at Appoquinimink High School. Some of my hobbies are swimming, running, and coding. Outside of skillsphere, I'm involved in BPA, TSA, Math League, VEX Robotics, Student Government, and varsity swim. I am very interested in tech and finance, which is why the SkillSphere Foundation means so much to me. As a student who is involved in technology, my goal is to create equal access to learning resources online for everyone!

Hello! My name is Vishnu Mysore, and I am a senior at Appoquinimink. At SkillSphere, I serve as a Curriculum Developer, where I design workshop content focused on teaching practical skills in coding, finance, and problem solving. I am passionate about making learning engaging and applicable to real world situations. In my free time, I enjoy programming, playing soccer, and exploring new technologies.

Hi! My name is Sri Vayuvegula, and I am a sophomore at Charter School of Wilmington. I am involved in BPA, FTC Robotics, and nonprofit organizations like SkillSphere, Helios Care Foundation, and CureQuest. I am also a varsity volleyball player and enjoy cricket, pickleball, and listening to music. I am passionate about using technology to create innovative solutions that positively impact communities, and in the future, I hope to become a robotics engineer!