OUR TEAM
Who We Are
ANANYA ANAND
Founder
Hello! My name is Ananya Anand and I am an incoming sophmore at UCLA. I am passionate about driving change in the local community and using my love for art to do so. Creating CARES from scratch and seeing it develop into an impactful organization has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. I hope to continue to brighten up the atmosphere of local healthcare facilities, especially during the pandemic.
ADVIKA ANAND
Co-founder/President
Hi! My name is Advika Anand and I’m a sophmore at Irvington High School. I’ve always had a great passion for art and I love to take on creative projects, using resources around me to make something unique. Additionally, helping others is something I always find important. Being part of a BSA troop, I’ve volunteered in many community projects, such as food drives and wildlife clean-ups, and I’ve seen the impact of this work. CARES is a perfect combination of these two interests of mine, so I’m excited to see the future impact of this organization!
ABBY KURURVILLA
Vice President
Hi my name’s Abby and I’m a sophmore at Irvington High School. I love painting, especially with acrylics and I have a great passion for art. Another passion of mine is helping people, and I hope to get a job in the medical field someday to fulfill this. These passions inspired me to join CARES. My older sister was a member before and let me join in on their painting projects and workshops. I really enjoyed my time helping them so I was excited when I was presented with the opportunity to join the team. I hope this will help me contribute back to my community and will help bring a little more joy to other people’s lives.
ANNIKA VERMA
Director of Finance
Hi, my name is Annika Verma and I am a sophmore at Irvington High School. I am passionate about art and enjoy painting and drawing in my free time. I am also dedicated to giving back to my community through activities such as food drives, beach cleanups, and volunteering at homeless shelters. The organization CARES combines my interests in art and community service, and I am excited to see the impact it will have in the future.
MEDHA RAMESH
Director of Artistic Operations
Hello, I'm Medha Ramesh, a sophmore at Irvington High School. I've been passionate about drawing and painting since the age of five, exploring various art mediums. Another significant interest of mine is giving back to the community. As a dedicated Girl Scout, I have devoted over 100 hours to various causes. Additionally, I regularly volunteer at a farm, where I contribute to ensuring the well-being of the animals, making sure they feel safe and healthy in their homes.CARES provides a platform for me to combine my interest in all types of art and community service, allowing me to make a positive impact on the world around me.
ART WORKSHOPS TEAM
AVNITA PATIL
Heyy, I’m Avnita Patil, a sophomore at Irvington and a member of the art workshop. I’ve had an interest in art since I was young, and I enjoy hiking and cooking with friends and family!
KRISHA MAHURKAR
Hi! My name is Krisha and I am a sophomore at Irvington High School. Some things I enjoy are art and dance.
YASHIKA HEGDE
Hi I’m Yashika and art is an activity that I have loved my whole life. I hope that with CARES I can spread my passion for art to more people especially seniors.
