VOLUNTEERING
DUKE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH INNOVATION
DIHI is an interdisciplinary organization that works with healthcare providers to provide data-driven solutions. I volunteered on a project to develop early warning system for severe maternal morbidity at Duke Hospital. My contribution focused on data wrangling and exploratory data analysis.
AREA 27 FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
The FIRST Robotics Competitions is focused on inspiring K-12 students to pursue STEM fields, helping them develop skills in engineering and design. I worked with a team of smart and diverse high school students who worked on building a robot that could traverse the competition arena, score goals and defend other robots in the team. I mentored the students in design thinking, problem solving techniques, designing and project management.
DUKE INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL INNOVATORS
DISI is an organization within Duke University that pairs students with external organizations with a specific problem. We volunteer as consultants to provide solutions. I worked with Durham Public Schools, Habitat for Humanity and Environmental Affairs Board for the City of Durham on different projects. Each experience was a unique challenge and helped hone my problem-solving skills while giving back to the local community
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
KATHAK
I have been learning Kathak for about 3 years, and have completed the Praveshika Purna Exam from the Bharatiya Vidyapeeth School of Performaing Arts (approximately an 8th grade level). I absolutely love the grace and precision of this art form!
KALARIPAYATTU
An ancient martial art from Kerala, India.  It focusses on strength and flexibility.
LEARNING LANGUAGES
I love learning new languages. I am currently working on Spanish and Sanskrit.
READING
I usually read books on history, science-fiction, folktales and epics, and anything that leans into absurdist humour.
