Kavya

“Cherokee teachers and administration have been supportive in my many undertakings, whether it be helping out with my anti-bullying event or assisting with my organization Tampon Express. Cherokee Faculty has provided me with insight, advice and assistance which has helped me grow tremendously through the past four years.”

Activities: National Honor Society, Latin Honor Society, Technology Honor Society, Student Council Executive Board, Math Team Captain, Vice President of the Evesham Youth Advisory Committee 2023-24, Latin Club, Renaissance 

Honors/Awards: AP Scholar with Distinction, Selected for research through Pioneer, Selected for research through the Cambridge Centre for International Research, Awarded the CCIR Social Science Scholarship, Published behavioral/human science research in National Invitational STEM Journal, The Laureate Certification in Advance Science Research Writing, India Temple Association Community Service Award (x2), Featured Article in SJ Magazine, Featured Article in Marlton Sun, Featured Article in Front Runner New Jersey, Selected for Harvard University International Relations Scholars Program, Harvard University International Relations Scholars Program Capstone Project Winner, National Merit Scholarship Program Commended, Presidential Academic Excellence Award

Community Service: My largest form of community service is through my organization Tampon Express. I founded Tampon Express to increase awareness of period poverty and to assist those experiencing it. Over the past two years, Tampon Express has helped over 3,000 individuals and has partnered with a variety of other organizations to maximize its impact on surrounding communities. I also volunteer teaching kindergarten students about Hinduism and at other Hindu temple events. 

Post-Secondary Education: Tufts University 

Major: Public Health and Sociology

Career Aspirations: I want to go into the medical field and do non-profit work.