LYRA
Meet The Team

Founder & Co-President
Kamiya Patel
Kamiya Patel is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering and Business at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Honors College. 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 a senior studying Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Honors College. 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 a senior studying Biology/Neurobiology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Honors College. 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.

Workshop Coordinator
Maanasi Kondai
Maanasi Kondai is a Junior 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.

Workshop Coordinator
Sabastian Carlos Fernandes
Sabastian Fernandes is a 3rd 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.

Outreach Coordinator
Ojasvita Reddy
Ojasvita Reddy is a sophomore 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.

Outreach Coordinator
Anushka Dixit
Anushka Dixit is a second-year student studying Biology (B.S.) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Albert Dorman Honors College. With a passion for volunteer work and medicine, Anushka is committed to furthering her community and developing a bridge between service and science.

Web Developer
Harsh Panwar
Harsh Panwar is a sophomore 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.

Graphic Designer and Social Media Coordinator
Neelaza Dahal
Neelaza Dahal is a sophomore 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!