Meet Our Leadership Directors!
Our directors come from all over the country and we are a national level organization!
Annika Aneja
Vedika Luthra
Director of Project Management
Director of Development
Hello! I'm Annika and I'm a going into 11th grade this year. I'm joined this organization because I truly believe that our main cause is so important! I'm very interested in supporting and helping out our team by organizing projects that align with interfaith, healthcare, and environment. I believe in supporting all 3 of these pillars as we can make our planet a better place everyday by working to minimize real world issues like climate change, inequality, and health crises. These issues negatively impact multiple lives on a daily basis and it's crucial that we do whatever it takes to help out. :)
My name is Vedika Luthra. I am a Junior at Oakton High School. As a young environmental enthusiast, I have been dedicated to the cause for over 2 years. As a founder of a non-profit organization, I am helping young people gain environmental awareness through educational, art, and innovation programs. I bring my conviction, zeal, and knowledge to promote equality in the environment, and equality to the Billion Shines.
Srileka Karthikeyan
Sophia Robertson
Director of Outreach
Director of Fundraising
Hello, I’m Srileka and I’m a rising junior in high school. I’m interested in learning more about medicine and healthcare disparities. Though Billion Shines my goal is to raise awareness about various problems that pertain the to world around us! Hi! I’m the Director of Blogs at Billionshines, a nonprofit that focuses on healthcare, interfaith, and environmental equity. I help manage and write blogs that spread awareness about important global issues. I love using writing to educate others and make a difference. My goal is to help people learn something new and feel inspired to take action—one blog post at a time!
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​Hi! My name is Sophia and I am the Director of Fundraising. For a bit about me, I live in NOVA and play volleyball as well as the oboe and piano. Some of my favorite things to do in my free time are walk my dog around the park, watch tv, listen to music, and bake! Come buy some home-made brownies at our next bake sale!! I also babysit and am a part of Billion Shines, obviously. As a Billion Shines member and Director I deeply support our cause and try to promote the kindness that this nonprofit teaches as well as values of environmental care, religious equity, and healthcare. Through advocacy and passion I believe in efforts to support causes I care about, via both Billion Shines and my personal life.
Neethi Verma
Director of Blogs
Hi! I’m Neethi, the Director of Blogs at Billion Shines, a nonprofit that focuses on healthcare, interfaith, and environmental equity. I help manage and write blogs that spread awareness about important global issues. I love using writing to educate others and make a difference. My goal is to help people learn something new and feel inspired to take action—one blog post at a time!
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Arianne Almeida
Director of Social Media
Hi! I’m Arianne and I am the Director of Social Media where I run the social media part of the organization!
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Meet Our Blog Writers!
Kanticha Udenasuta (nickname: Hali)
Yeonwoo Ko
I am interested in environmental and healthcare equity. I am a rising junior (Grade 11), I joined billion shines because of its mission to inform people about crucial problems that are overlooked and unheard, as a person who loves to write and make real world impact, I believe that joining billion shines can help me grow and make a change.
I am a rising junior in Langley High School, and I am interested in the role as a staff writer. By becoming part of Billion Shines, I would love to have a voice and saying in this world, especially in our environment and healthcare.