Join India Association of Nashville and Make a Difference

Namaste! My name is Anika Pandey, and I am currently a sophomore at Ravenwood High School. I’ve been a volunteer and part of IAN since 2023, and I’ve truly enjoyed seeing it grow! I’m currently serving as the Youth Committee Executive Coordinator.

My name is Rhucha Chawathe, and I am currently a sophomore at Central Magnet School. This past year, I joined the IAN Youth Committee to connect with and have a greater impact in my community. 

Hi,I'm Anushka Singh and I am a freshman at Independence High School. I joined IAN the summer of last year to give back to my community as well as to experience new opportunities. 

Hi I'm Sumith Shivakumar and I'm a sophomore at Independence high school. I joined IAN because I wanted to give back to the Indian community and participate in the cultural festivals. 

Hello! My full name is Siddharth Sarmalkar, but most people call me Sid. I am a sophomore at RHS and have a passion for contributing to my community through service projects. This is my first year volunteering as a coordinator at IAN, and I am excited to make this a remarkable year! 

Hi! My name is Chanchal Naresh Mirpuri and I am a freshman at ravenwood high school. I joined the IAN youth committee the summer of last year to connect with the people in my committee and to have a better experience with my culture.

My name is Medha Tandon and I am a sophomore at Ravenwood High School. I joined the IAN community to further learn about my culture and connect it to other people!

Hi! I’m Vivaan Rochlani and I am a sophomore at Ravenwood High School. I joined IAN so I can help serve my community and reconnect with my Indian Heritage. 

My name is Aryan Goyal and I am a freshman at Independence High School. I like doing volunteering because it helps the people in our society. I joined IAN this year as I feel it helps me connect with my culture.

My name is Parnika Mahajan and I am a sophomore at Independence High School. I love volunteering because I love meeting new people and helping others. I joined IAN because it helps me better connect with my society. IAN has helped me better connect with others and has helped me feel like I am part of the Indian community. 

Namaste! My name is Saksham Varshney and I am a sophomore at Ravenwood High School. I’ve been a volunteer for IAN for about two years with a mission of giving back to my community and connecting with my culture.

Hello! My name is Agamya Singh, and I am a sophomore at Ravenwood High School. I have volunteered and worked with IAN since 2021, and I have enjoyed every minute of giving to my community. IAN has served as a way to connect with my culture, as well as provide multiple learning opportunities. 

My name is Ritika Bharathan, and I am a sophomore at Centennial High School. I enjoy volunteering in my community. I’ve been a volunteer at IAN since 2023!

Hi! I’m Daksh Mukerji, and I’m a sophomore at Ravenwood High School. I joined IAN because I wanted to give back to the Indian community and immerse myself more into my culture. I enjoy playing my violin, singing, playing tennis, and researching anything and everything. I am also a part of some clubs at my school, including YIG/MUN, DECA, HOSA, three honor societies, Speech, and Science Finds. 

Hi, I am Advay Kawthalkar, I'm a freshman at Independence High School. I joined IAN because I like giving back to my community and participating in cultural festivals. I am fond of learning about my culture and origins. I also enjoy playing the Flute and Guitar. I am in Chess Club and Geoguessr Club. Outside of school, I am interested in learning different languages and playing soccer.

My name is Aashvi Agarwal and I am a sophomore at Ravenwood High School. I joined IAN last year to connect with my culture and make an impact in my community. A couple of my hobbies include music, reading, and badminton. I am a part of multiple clubs like DECA, color guard, student council, mu alpha theta and more.