Team

Adya Gupta is the founder of Impactt Kids. She is currently a sophomore in San Ramon and has always been passionate about giving equal opportunities to the kids around her. Since Adya has always loved technology and helping children learn, it was natural for her to start Impactt Kids. Alongside her work with youth, Adya is also deeply committed to helping seniors. She regularly volunteers her time to support senior citizens, whether it’s through tech help, conversation, or small acts of service. Giving back to the community in every way she can is at the heart of everything she does.

Aria Chandra is the co-founder of Impactt Kids and a current freshman in San Diego. From a young age, she has always wanted to help others in any way she could. Her passion for speech and debate grew, and she sought to share this with others. She connected with Adya to help realize her goal of making a positive impact. Aria firmly believes that debate and computer science are essential life skills that can shape one's future, and she is dedicated to teaching them and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn. 

Saanvi Deshmukh is currently a sophomore at Dougherty Valley High School. She has a deep love for reading and writing, and often spends her free time exploring new stories and expressing herself through words. Saanvi joined Impactt Kids because of her passion for helping others and making a difference in her community. She is especially excited about teaching younger kids and introducing them to hobbies and skills they can grow to love. Saanvi believes that even small efforts can spark big changes, and she’s eager to inspire the next generation to discover their passions and reach their full potential.

Deanna is the Chapter Lead for Doha, Qatar, with a passion for technology enabled community services bridging the digital divide. She is 2025 Technovation (Global STEM platform for girls) participant developing the application platform for meeting societal needs with help of technology solutions. Deanna enjoys applied mathematics, design developments, and applying knowledge to real world. Deanna believes in the power of “We” which thrives on effective collaboration across countries fueling change at global scale.

Advay is the Chapter Lead for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a passion for teaching, technology, and helping others. He's an active member of his school's robotics club, where he enjoys coding, building robots, and solving complex problems. Advay is excited to share his knowledge and inspire young learners, especially those in need. He believes in the power of education to empower individuals and create a better future. In addition to working with youth, Advay is committed to supporting seniors in his community. He plans to organize special programs across Pennsylvania that introduce seniors to basic technology skills, helping them stay connected, independent, and engaged in today’s digital world.

Aadya Mehra is the Chapter Lead for Hong Kong and the founder of YOUth, an initiative dedicated to making education accessible and engaging for all. Deeply passionate about teaching and empowering the next generation, Aadya is committed to creating meaningful learning experiences for students. Having recently moved to Hong Kong, she is eager to bring fresh perspectives and exciting new opportunities to youth in the region. Through YOUth, she aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and confidence in young minds. Aadya is dedicated to building a strong, inclusive community where students feel inspired, supported, and motivated to grow. Her ultimate goal is to ignite a lifelong love for learning and help young people realize their full potential as future leaders and changemakers.

Sanvi has been passionate about speech and debate for the past two years, helping her school earn top awards at many competitions. She loves the energy, creativity, and critical thinking that speech and debate bring out in her. Outside of competing, Sanvi enjoys dancing and playing the violin, where she finds new ways to express herself. No matter what she’s doing, Sanvi always brings enthusiasm, dedication, and a love for learning.

Arsh Gupta is the Chapter Lead for Vancouver. He loves playing basketball and is part of his school's speech and debate club. Arsh wants to help students become more confident speakers and improve his own leadership skills. He hopes to balance sports, school, and leadership while making a positive impact in his community.

Ananya is the Chapter Lead for Hartford, Connecticut. She is pursuing her master’s in business analytics and is passionate about helping the community. Ananya hopes to use data and technology to drive meaningful change and create opportunities for underrepresented groups. She is dedicated to empowering others through education and mentorship, ensuring more people have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Rhea Tandon is the Chapter Lead for Delhi, India. She is passionate about debate and computer science and enjoys using her skills to help others learn and grow. Rhea plays a key role in organizing Impactt Kids' events in India, working to create meaningful learning opportunities for students. She hopes to inspire more young minds to explore STEM and public speaking, helping them build confidence and problem-solving skills.

Mahika Deshmukh is an upcoming 8th grader with a strong passion for music and singing. She loves using her voice not just to perform, but to spread joy and connect with others. Mahika is also deeply dedicated to giving back to her community. She especially enjoys spending time with seniors and supporting causes that make a meaningful difference. Her positive energy and compassion shine through in everything she does, and she’s excited to continue making an impact through Impactt Kids.

Ahana is the Chapter Lead for London, UK and a freshman with a passion for computer science. She loves art and enjoys playing with her brother in her free time. Ahana hopes to use technology to help others and make learning easier for students. She also wants to encourage more girls to explore STEM and follow their interests in tech.

Aanya Dhillon is passionate about soccer and speech & debate. As an active member of her speech and debate club, she enjoys refining her communication skills and engaging in meaningful discussions. On the field, she thrives on teamwork and competition. Aanya is dedicated to growing as both a speaker and an athlete, with goals to excel in debate and continue making an impact through her passions.

Amaira Gupta is a 6th grade student with a passion for creativity, community, and kindness. She is driven by a strong desire to make a difference in the world around her, no matter how big or small. From helping classmates to dreaming up new ways to support those in need, Amaira is always thinking about how she can contribute to positive change. With a curious mind and a compassionate heart, she hopes to inspire other young people to believe in themselves and take action to improve their communities.

Anya Dhir is the Chapter Lead for Chicago, Illinois. She loves speech and debate and enjoys being outdoors. She is always excited to try new things and take on challenges. Anya hopes to help students build confidence through public speaking and leadership. She wants to make debate and communication skills more accessible to young people. Anya also loves helping out seniors in her community and finds joy in giving back through meaningful connections.