LYRA
Meet The Team
Founder & Co-President
Kamiya Patel
Kamiya Patel is a Quality Engineer at Case Medical, a medical device company. With prior experience in STEM empowerment programs alongside entrepreneurship and the biopharmaceutical industry, Kamiya hopes to equip younger students with valuable educational and career guidance.
Founder & Co-President
Jeena Kataria
Jeena Kataria is an NJIT graduate planning to attend medical school. With experience in engineering, entrepreneurship, medicine, and research, Jeena has a diverse background and is dedicated to providing her knowledge to those in need.
Vice President
Varun Pai
Varun is is a first-year medical student at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is interested in exploring the intersection of medicine, computer science, and education through community service and research, and applying his background to benefit students in particular.
Curriculum Manager
Maanasi Kondai
Maanasi Kondai is an incoming senior pursuing a Biology degree on a Pre-Med track at New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Honors College. With a passion for medicine and experience in research pertaining to science and mathematics, Maanasi has a varied range of skills that she hopes to educate younger generations with.
Curriculum Manager
Sabastian Carlos Fernandes
Sabastian Fernandes is an incoming 4th year Honors Student at NJIT, studying the Astronomy and Optical Science and Engineering tracks through the Applied Physics major. Having hands-on experience working with the country's leading solar physics research team, and a substantial background in both practical and theoretical sciences makes Sabastian a useful learning resource along the path from textbook to career.
Curriculum Manager
Sriya Jidugu
Sriya Jidugu is an incoming sophomore studying Biochemistry at NJIT and minoring in Spanish at Rutgers-Newark. While pursuing her interest in medicine and biochemical research, she also continues to enjoy her passion for dance. She hopes to share her diverse experience and skills to empower other students and help them reach their goals.
Marketing and Logistics Manager
Anushka Dixit
Anushka Dixit is an incoming junior studying Biochemistry at the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Albert Dorman Honors College. With a passion for volunteer work and research, Anushka is committed to furthering her community and developing a bridge between service and science.
Marketing and Logistics Manager
Ojasvita Reddy
Ojasvita Reddy is an incoming junior studying Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Albert Dorman Honors College. With a passion for engineering, research, medicine, and service, Ojasvita is looking to utilize her experiences in the STEM field to help connect others to resources that will better aid them to achieve their goals.
Public Relations Liaison
Neelaza Dahal
Neelaza Dahal is an incoming junior studying Data Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her passions lie within the crossroads of technology and design which she hopes to use in order to educate and impact the next generation!
Web Developer
Harsh Panwar
Harsh Panwar is an incoming junior studying Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Honors College. His interests lie at the intersection of Software and Math, backed by numerous projects and research. He is always excited to share his knowledge and even more excited to learn from others.