Executive Team
Avni Khandelwal
Chief Executive OfficerHello! My name is Avni Khandelwal, and I am a senior with a deep passion for making a difference. I founded CARE, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and educating youth about cancer, to help communities across the world progress to a future that is cancer-free. Outside of CARE, I love competing in debate tournaments and playing the piano!
Aditi Motha
Chief Operating OfficerHello! My name is Aditi Motha and I am a junior at North Allegheny. I am very fortunate to be given an opportunity to take part of this organization for the past two years as CARE has completely redefined my outlook on life and has motivated me to contribute and learn more. My favorite experience with CARE was delivering Christmas crafts to the patients at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital. I look forward to another great year where we continue to fight our way to a cancer-free world!
Zaki Ali
Chief Financial OfficerHello! My name is Zaki Ali, and I am honored and excited to be appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of CARE. I am committed to ensuring the financial health of our organization, allowing us to continue our vital mission of providing support and care to cancer patients and their families. I look forward to working collaboratively with all!
Snigdha Yandra
Chief Marketing OfficerHello! My name is Snigdha Yandra, and I am a junior at North Allegheny. Being a part of CARE since the start, I've loved watching the organization grow into what it is today. It has been so much fun to participate in events, fundraise, and help run the social media platforms while working as our Chief Marketing Officer. I'm glad that with CARE, we can work towards being cancer-free!
Shuchir Jain
co-Chief Information OfficerHi, I'm Shuchir Jain! At CARE, I hope to spread cancer awareness to as many people as possible. Outside of CARE I work at multiple other organizations as well as run computer science events throughout the year. Excited to be a part of CARE!
Siddh Kapil
Director of ChaptersHey! I'm Siddh Kapil and I'm a junior at North Allegheny. I've been a part of CARE for about two years now, and I can't explain how much this organization has had an impact on me, giving me firsthand experience, whether that be about life, medicine, or our community. I hope that with the support of our community, CARE can help push our world into a cancer free future!
Anish Kondoju
Chief Administrative OfficerHi! I'm Anish Kondoju, and I'm a junior at North Allegheny. Some interesting things about me are that I am a tennis player and that I want to become an oncologist in the future. CARE to me is a way to involve myself within my community in a meaningful and unique way. CARE has helped me see just how impactful our actions can be as highschoolers, and I hope we can continue to make a difference!
Sanjay Paderla
Director of Research and DesignHey everybody! My name is Sanjay Paderla, and I am CARE”s Director of Research and Design. I am excited to contribute to cancer research and awareness, managing the department with dedication and effort. As Director, I aim to promote effective communication and vital teamwork, and ensure everyone enjoys their time here. Let's achieve great things together!
Pranathi Mangipudi
Director of Project ManagementHello! My name is Pranathi and I am a current sophomore. I'm passionate about dance and enjoy dancing on the sammamish hip hop/jazz team and my Kuchipudi group, along with singing and acting for various musicals and concerts! I'm so grateful to have been a part of CARE for the past year as it's been a way for me to learn more about cancer and to help others learn as well! I'm looking forward to another year of many more educational opportunities and experiences! :)
Sagar Raghavan
Director of FundraisingHey! I'm Sagar, and I'm thrilled to join CARE as the Director of Fundraising. After watching and growing with CARE for years, the immense impact CARE has made is what drew me to apply for the board. I can still remember CARE's very first event, and the sheer amount of passion that I felt in the group. This, coupled with my enthusiasm for finance and advocacy, is what brought me to the director of fundraising . I am beyond excited to see what CARE can accomplish in the coming future!