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Our Team
Founder and Advisor
Shreyes Kanumuru, Purdue University
Shreyes is a sophomore undergraduate at Purdue University, pursuing a degree in biochemistry and minoring in chemistry on the pre-med track. He is a research assistant in two research labs: one dedicated to studying amoebic infections and the other focused on developing treatments for Alzheimer's disease. This past summer, he earned his Emergency Medical Technician certification and interned with NORCAL Ambulance. Additionally, he serves as a teaching assistant for the first-year biology lab, where he enjoys mentoring students. In high school, Shreyes was passionate about volunteering and founded DCA Tutors in his sophomore year, initially providing STEM tutoring for elementary students.
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Abhijit Nambiar, UC San Diego
Abhijit is a sophomore undergraduate at UC San Diego, pursuing a degree in bioinformatics on the pre-med track. He has gained valuable experience by shadowing various specialties, including pain medicine, anesthesiology, and gastroenterology. In addition to his academic pursuits, he volunteers in recreational therapy and has contributed as a member of the IBD lab at the Rivera Lab at UCSD. He has also participated in social work at the VA Palo Alto, further enriching his understanding of patient care. Passionate about helping others succeed in their career aspirations, Abhijit is eager to serve as a mentor with DCA Tutors.
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Ketan Mittal, UC San Diego
Ketan is a sophomore at UC San Diego, where he is pursuing a major in data science along with minors in mathematics and cognitive science. He has worked on a range of coding and AI projects and currently serves as an Enterprise AI intern at Humana. As an active member of the data science student society, he fosters collaboration and innovation among his peers. In high school, Ketan was a COSMOS student researcher and held leadership roles in several volunteer initiatives. Passionate about mentorship, he is dedicated to helping his mentees achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
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Hari Ganesh, USC
Hari is a freshman at the University of Southern California, majoring in biochemistry with aspirations of entering the medical field. During high school, he gained valuable experience as a product management intern at MedSchoolCoach and developed a strong interest in neuroscience research. He also participated in an initiative called "Gardeners of the Galaxy," where he helped feed thousands of people in need. Passionate about education and mentorship, Hari took on a teaching role to share his knowledge and inspire others.
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Srikar Mannam, UC San Diego
Srikar is currently a sophomore at the University of California, San Diego, pursuing a major in cognitive science with a specialization in machine learning, along with a minor in data science. During his high school years, he actively contributed to the Chinese American Volunteer Association as a board member and played a significant role in organizing various food drive events for the American Red Cross. Since enrolling in college, he has engaged in multiple projects focused on artificial intelligence. Srikar is passionate about supporting fellow students who may feel apprehensive about the college admissions process, offering guidance and insights based on his own experiences.