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About Us
About the Foundation
Vision
We envision a globally empowered community through education, outreach, and advocacy. Our vision embraces accessible education, comprehensive healthcare, and sustainable rural development, fostering equity and awareness worldwide.
Mission
iCatalyst Foundation mission is to offer programs for education, outreach, and awareness that advance social advocacy on health, education, and rural development for communities both domestically and internationally.
Our Story
The iCatalyst Foundation, a youth-led 501(c)(3) non-profit, is dedicated to community service with a core mission of promoting social advocacy in health, education, and rural development. We offer various programs and services to empower and support individuals of all ages. Our focus is on illuminating brain science, health research, and fostering a passion for science through inclusive STEM workshops and mentoring by high school students. We believe in the transformative power of STEM exposure to create a brighter future and aim to make education and positive change accessible to all communities, both locally and globally.
Executive Team
Ishaan Mandala is a Silver Creek High School student deeply passionate about medicine and research. His love for science, particularly neuroscience, ignited during his 6th-grade years when he joined a school club. Ishaan finds solace and fulfillment in contributing his time to the community and empowering others. He dedicates his free time to helping differently-abled children and seniors at memory care, sketching, and 3D modeling. He strongly believes in the potential of youth, and through iCatalyst, he aims to provide other high schoolers with the opportunity to serve the community and make a positive impact.
Meet The Team
Joseph Yung
Chapter Head - Virginia, Hongkong
Joseph Yung, a Georgetown Preparatory School high school student set to graduate in 2025, has excelled academically, making the Dean's List and earning the Southwell Scholar award for two consecutive years. Joseph volunteers extensively at Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital and other medical institutions with a passion for medicine while participating in extracurriculars like the Newspaper Club and International Relations Club.
Mihika Prabhu
Chapter Head - San Jose
Mihika Prabhu is a freshman at Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose. Her passion for STEM started when she was in 1st grade when she learned there was no cure for cancer. Mihika was determined to change that. From here, her interest grew, and she learned more about STEM and the different fields in medicine. She is motivated to help kids develop their passion and pursue STEM. In her free time, she likes to fence and play water polo.
Riya Erasani
Chapter Head - Southlake
Riya is a Junior at Carroll High School. She partnered with Kinetickids.org to help Childrens with Disabilities. Combined with her love for Swim, she adapts her coaching style to the needs of kids to coach swim/dance/gymnastics sessions. She serves on the team of local Congresswomen. She aspires to bring a change in the community by working in US Government, Policy and Law.
Abhinav Gankidi
Chapter Head - Dublin
Abhinav Gankidi is a freshman at Dougherty Valley High School. He first took an interest in science in 6th grade when learning about how different organisms function. He was more interested when dissecting a frog in school which showed him how it functions. He is also part of a club at his school which teaches STEM skills. He likes to play basketball, tennis, and video games in his free time.
Anvitha Chada
Chapter Head - Dallas
Anvitha Chada is a Sophomore at Plano East Senior High School, with a strong desire to pursue a career in medicine. She is passionate about understanding the intricacies of the human brain and aims to use this knowledge to empower children emotionally and mentally. Anvitha is dedicated to helping young minds comprehend the complexities of the brain, fostering personal growth and well-being.
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Gayatri Karthik
Chapter Head - Saratoga
Gayatri Karthik is a junior at Lynbrook High School. Her love for science, specifically biology and chemistry began in 7th grade. She loves helping others and hopes to expand her horizons in science. In her free time, Gayatri enjoys dancing, reading and more.
Kausthubha Nara
Chapter Head - Atlanta
Kausthubha is a sophomore at South Forsyth, Cumming. He harbors deep passion for Psychology and Biology. Kausthubha generously shares his cricket coaching expertise. He is highly service oriented, always seeking ways to give back to the community. He started a photography business and volunteered photography for multiple renowned non profit organizations. Kausthubha is also a published author, who garnered praise from readers across the globe. Beyond academics and extra curricular commitments, he invests time in maintaining fitness routine.
Avani Khanvikar
Chapter Member - Saratoga
Avani Khanvilkar is a junior at Lynbrook Highschool. She has always loved biology and psychology since the start of high school. Apart from academics she loves to read in her spare time.
Tejas Nara
Chapter Member - Atlanta
Tejas, is an eigth grader at Lakeside Middle, Cumming. He has a knack for leadership and is a cricket enthusiast. When he is not on cricket field, he is busy helping young kids learn ropes of the game. He enjoys Math and Science subjects, conducting experiments to feed his curiosity.
Euna Son
Chapter Head - Pleasanton
Euna Son is a junior at Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton. She hopes to continue studying STEM in college, mainly medical related studies. She is particularly interested in oncology and emergency medicine. Euna hopes to encourage other kids to learn more about the human body and brain. Aside from school, she volunteers at Stanford Tri-Valley Healthcare, and loves to listen to music and watch movies.
Aahana Tripathi
Chapter Member - Dallas
Aahana Tripathi is a sophomore at Plano East Senior High School, who is very dedicated in pursuing a career in medicine. She is very social and loves to help others and understand the complexity of the human brain and how it works to bring better in the world. Aahana is committed to helping those who have not been exposed to the purpose brain and who do not understand that intricacies of the brain. She believes that everyone should know everything about themselves and this will not only be for personal growth and their well being but also be exposed to new careers and ideas they might have not heard before.
PVSA Certified
iCatalyst Foundation has been certified to grant Presidential Service Awards for eligible volunteer service by iCatalyst Volunteers, where eligible volunteer service is defined as “unpaid acts of service benefiting others.”
Awards are granted for eligible service within a 12-month period. Per the Presidential Service Award program guidelines, volunteers must be U.S citizens or lawfully admitted permanent U.S residents.
Following is the award criteria from the Presidential Service Award organization:
