Executive Director

Hi! I’m Ananya Talanki and I am a junior at Emory University studying Neuroscience and Behavioral biology. I co-founded ASPIRE believing that every student deserves to have equal access to academic resources regardless of their background. Through ASPIRE, I want to bridge educational disparity. A fun fact about me is that I love coffee ice cream.

Outreach Director

Hi, my name is Akshita Kakumanu and I am the Outreach Director at Aspire. I am currently a rising sophomore at Creighton University. My hobbies include art and dance. I was inspired to join Aspire because I have always had a passion for service and I believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed and that spreading awareness is the first step to making a difference. I am grateful that I am able to make even a fraction of a difference in helping my peers.

Marketing Director

Hey! My name is Jireth Galeana and I’m a Junior at Creighton University. I joined aspire to help others students get access to resources that can help them in their future goals ! I’m interested in service, journaling, and music and I hope to one day work in the medical field !

Finance Director

Hi! I'm Shruthi Rajesh, a senior at Rock Canyon High School. I love to bake and cook in my free time and I also dabble in photography. I am an officer for my school’s Medical club and also part of HOSA. I wanted to join ASPIRE because I think the world can benefit from the perspectives of students from all types of socioeconomic statuses and with financial support I think more of these perspectives can come to life as people in lower socioeconomic statuses garner the resources to share it.