Meet Our Team
Veena Krishnan
Punyam Youth Director & Advisor
Veena is a freshman at Arizona State University, studying Mathematics and Biological Sciences while also engaging in undergraduate research and various leadership roles. She leads the Books for the Visually Impaired project at Punyam, collecting over 100 books and promoting the initiative with a teen leadership team. A dedicated artist trained in Indian classical music and dance, she founded VeenaVaadini, a nonprofit organization supporting traditional Indian arts.She is a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award (Gold Category, 2021–2024) and the 2020 National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award
Anushka Nair
Chief Impact Officer
Anushka is a junior at EVHS, passionate about educational access for all. Through Punyam Youth’s Power of Pen project, she has helped build libraries and infrastructure for underprivileged schools, growing the impact through the Book for a Book challenge. At EVHS, she leads the College Prep Club, driving change through compassion and action.
Niya Maria Justine
Chief Inspiration Officer
Niya is a dedicated senior in high school and leads the Visual Impairment Project, focusing on raising awareness for the visually impaired community through teaching braille and promoting accessibility. She motivate and engage Punyam Youth members through creative events and initiatives
Neha Subhash
Chief Transformation Officer
Neha is a sophomore at Valley Christian High School and the founder of Teora Inc. Passionate about helping differently abled adults, she spearheads the ‘Power of Pen’ project. At Punyam Youth, she drives change and innovation by identifying improvements and implementing new ideas.
Nidhi Sujin
Chief Empowerment Officer
Nidhi is a sophomore at EVHS, committed to promoting mental wellness among teenagers. She pioneers the Youth Happiness Project to support teen mental health. At Punyam Youth, she leads efforts to develop youth leadership and personal growth, ensuring all members feel empowered to contribute.
Our Ambassadors
Neha Gerald
Sreelakshmi Pramod
Mohak Dhruv
Evelyn Thomas
