Pratham is a leading nonprofit dedicated to primary education in India. My role involved working with residents of two villages outside Aurangabad, India, where I taught English, Science, and digital proficiency.  Additionally, I worked with adult students at the vocational school, teaching them the art of customer service and hospitality. Now, I work with clubs in the US, all run by student volunteers, to continue supporting Pratham and raising awareness about the education disparity. 

Through Pratham, I volunteered in rural villages in India for 2 weeks and continue to work to raise awareness about educational disparities at home.

A tabla is a pair of hand drums from the Indian subcontinent. Since the 18th century, it has been the principal percussion instrument in Hindustani classical music, where it may be played solo, as an accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, or as a part of larger ensembles.

I have performed in numerous school events such as the Multicultural Fair. I also perform at family get-togethers often. 

What I enjoy most about Tabla or any instrument is the coordination and timing. It helps with memory, mathematical reasoning, and general calmness of the mind. 

The Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation raises funds so that students at the Zeke O'Connor School in Nepal can receive a free education.  The students are among the poorest of the poor and are the offspring of the Sherpa porters, who carry heavy loads for travelers climbing Mt. Everest. 

I work to connect students at the ZOC school in Nepal to their peers in the US as well as help fundraise for the foundation.

Indian Family Network (IFNet) brings families of Indian heritage that primarily live in the Boston MetroWest area together for cultural, social, and educational events. 

At IFNet, I have worked to create curriculum plans and lead course activities for courses including Indian Architecture, Cooking, and Journalism.