Chapter Heads

A senior from Nashville, TN, Lena joined L4K as the Tennessee State Head because she has always wanted to do more work in the mitigation of health disparities, and felt like being a part of this initiative could allow her to support and be a part of the effort to give people, especially kids, more access to strong healthcare. Outside of L4K, she is a state officer for TSA, founded her school’s HOSA, and participates in Science Olympiad. Lena is a student at the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt. She is interested in STEM and speaks both English and Amharic. In the future, she wants to do work in neurosurgery + research. 

A senior from Cumming, GA, Radhesh joined L4K as the Georgia State Head to make a difference in the lives of kids, helping to give them medical access for a brighter future. He cannot wait to bring about a positive change in people’s lives. Outside of L4K, he is the president of South Forsyth Vibha, an international organization for child betterment. In addition, he has earned the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service award for his work tutoring students and in the Red Cross. Radhesh has published two books and loves to write in his free time. In the future, he wants to become a neurosurgeon.

An incoming college freshman from Birmingham, AL, Anusha is our Alabama State Head. She states, "I joined Light 4 Kidz because it connects me to passionate people across the country with a common goal of bringing hope to children by breaking down their barriers to strong healthcare." Currently, she participates in HOSA, Science Olympiad, and the newspaper at school. Outside of school, Anusha leads a volunteering program at a science museum, volunteers at hospitals, and tutors. She enjoys playing the violin in her free time and is a black belt in Taekwondo. Anusha hopes to go into emergency medicine or pediatrics.

A senior from Winter Garden, FL, Rashmitha joined Light for Kidz as the Florida State Head because she adores children and firmly supports the organization's goal to provide for low-income children and their families with healthcare and resources. Outside of L4K, Rashmitha participates in a multitude of activities, including being a chapter leader of the Women's Alliance in STEM, student intern at Sky is The Limit, math tutor, and president of her school's Neuroscience Alliance Club + FCA. She plays the violin and composing music, and seeks to pursue neuro-oncology. 

A senior from Columbia, SC, Illeana joined L4K as the South Carolina State Head. She is a part of L4K because she thinks it is important for healthcare to be accessible for all. Outside of Light 4 Kidz, she is on varsity track and cheerleading at school, and has volunteered with children in the Philippines, in addition to teaching toddler tumble classes. Illeana loves to read and learn new things, especially about neuroscience and psychology. She aspires to be a neurosurgeon.

An incoming college freshman from Powell, OH, Richita is L4K's Ohio State Head. She joined Light 4 Kidz in order to advocate for better healthcare outcomes for disadvantaged children and their communities, as she firmly believes that healthcare should be a fundamental right, not a privilege. Apart from L4K, Richita is the founder and director of the nonprofit organization CardioAssist, working to provide underprivileged populations in her local community with easy-to-use heart support kits. She's also a cardiology research intern at the Mount Carmel Research Institute and its Women’s Heart Program. Richita enjoys playing tennis and running track, and she seeks to pursue clinical research.