Executive Board

  • Yosabet Markos

    OUTREACH DIRECTOR

    Hi! I’m Yosabet Markos, a senior at Grandview High School, and I’ve been with Aspire for almost a year. I have always prioritized education and valued its impact on our lives. While at Aspire, I hope to help students gain the opportunities they need to excel in their education and reach their full potential. I love to read, crochet, bake, and play tennis.

  • Shruthi Rajesh

    Finance Director

    Hi! I'm Shruthi Rajesh, a senior at Rock Canyon High School. I love to bake and cook in my free time and I also dabble in photography. I am an officer for my school’s Medical club and also part of HOSA. I wanted to join ASPIRE because I think the world can benefit from the perspectives of students from all types of socioeconomic statuses and with financial support I think more of these perspectives can come to life as people in lower socioeconomic statuses garner the resources to share it.

Advisory Board

  • Ananya Talanki

    CO-FOUNDER

    Hi! I’m Ananya Talanki, a junior at Emory University studying Neuroscience and Behavioral biology. I co-founded ASPIRE because I believe every student deserves equal access to academic resources regardless of background. Through ASPIRE, I want to bridge educational disparity. A fun fact about me is that I love coffee and ice cream.

  • Akshita Kakumanu

    BOARD MEMBER

    Hi, my name is Akshita Kakumanu. I am currently a rising sophomore at Creighton University. My hobbies include art and dance. I was inspired to join Aspire because I have always had a passion for service. I believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed and that spreading awareness is the first step to making a difference. I am grateful that I am able to make even a fraction of a difference in helping my peers.

  • Jireth Galeana

    BOARD MEMBER

    Hey! My name is Jireth Galeana, and I’m a Junior at Creighton University. I joined Aspire to help other students access resources to help them with their future goals! I’m interested in service, journaling, and music, and I hope to work in the medical field one day!

  • Viravee Vashisht

    BOARD MEMBER

    Hi! I’m Viravee Vashisht, a rising junior at the University of Colorado Boulder. I joined Aspire because I’ve experienced firsthand the disparities between schools and school districts. I firmly believe everyone deserves equal opportunities to succeed and that raising awareness is the first step toward meaningful change. I’m grateful for the chance to contribute to supporting my peers and making a positive impact in any way possible.