Our team
President and Founder
Asha Malani
Asha is from the Bay Area, CA but resides in Washington D.C. She graduated from Rice University with a degree in Cognitive Science, emphasizing in Neuroscience, and works at Nestlé as an analyst. Being half Indonesian and half Indian, she is a huge foodie who loves to explore new restaurants in the D.C area. Her hobbies include painting, horseback riding, and photography, and she most enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Vice President
Dhriti Katepalli
Dhriti grew up in Maryland and is very connected to her Indian culture and heritage. She is also a rising junior at Richard Montgomery High School, where she plans on studying to become a professional in the fields of business, finance, and economics. Outside of the classroom, you can find her listening to music, spending time with friends, or going on walks with her mom.
Business Development Director
Nissi Peters
Nissi grew up in the greater Houston area where she recently graduated high school in 2025. She is currently taking a gap year to prepare to study Aerospace Engineering at university. Passionate about space, creativity, and problem-solving, Nissi enjoys exploring STEM opportunities and hands-on learning. In her free time, she loves spending time with family, singing, and playing the guitar.
Marketing Media Director
Fatou Gueye
Fatou is a senior at Springbrook High School from Maryland, with family roots in Dakar, Senegal. Trilingual in English, Wolof, and French, she brings a diverse perspective to everything she does. She loves to play tennis and is a passionate reader. Fatou also considers herself a creative individual and when she’s off to college, she plans to pursue her interests in biology.
Website Manager
Arianne Mendez
Arianne is a rising senior from Trinidad and Tobago, a lively twin-island nation with a rich mosaic of heritage. She has a strong interest in space and the cosmos, with plans to study astronomy and astrophysics at University. In her free time, she’s an active volunteer, often participating in beach clean-ups and community drives that reflect her commitment to both the environment and her people.
Partner Relationship Manager
Yossra Khassim
Yossra is a junior at Revere High School, born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, with proud Moroccan roots. Trilingual in English, Arabic, and Spanish, she brings a multicultural and thoughtful perspective to everything she does. Yossra is an avid reader who also enjoys ice skating, learning new languages, and doing lab work and research. Passionate about helping others and driven by a strong interest in science, she plans to study medicine in college with the goal of becoming an OBGYN.