Meet The Team

Shruti Govindarajan is a rising junior at Adlai E Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, IL. She co-leads March For Our Lives Buffalo Grove, IL chapter in support of gun control legislation. She also volunteers at Gigi's playhouse teaching lifeskills and fine motor skills for neuro-diverse kids of all ages. She helps end of life patients at Ascension Hospice. Shruti is  extremely passionate about spreading awareness for menstrual health and through Every 28 Days, donate 500M sanitary pads as well as providing menstrual health education, sensitization and de-stigmatization campaigns to rural parts of the  world

Amrutha Venkat is a freshman at Nova Southeastern University. She is majoring in Public Health and minoring in Nutrition, Pre-Health, and Honors Transdisciplinary Studies on the Dual D.O. Med track. As an advocate for making change, she is an avid member of NSU’s Student Government. She prioritizes giving back to her community by volunteering for Gigi’s Playhouse and Promedica Hospice, as well as participating in Alzheimer’s research. Amrutha is extremely passionate about spreading awareness for menstrual health and through Every 28 Days, hopes to serve underrepresented communities lacking female hygiene products. 

Nishika Girish is an incoming freshman at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and plans to major in psychology and statistics. Alongside her academic pursuits, she is also deeply committed to social activism and community service. As a co-lead for March For Our Lives Palatine, Nishika is passionate about raising awareness of gun violence and advocating for meaningful change. She has also partnered with WINGS Palatine to support women who have experienced domestic violence, demonstrating her dedication to empowering marginalized communities. In addition to her advocacy work, Nishika has also dedicated her time to volunteering at Northwest Community Hospital, providing support to patients and their loved ones. Her commitment to service underscores her desire to make a positive impact in the world and help those in need.

Niyathi Girish is currently a freshman attending William Fremd High School, where she is an active member of the Junior Varsity Badminton team and the Varsity Chess team. Aside from her athletic and academic pursuits, Niyathi has a passion for baking and has leveraged her skills to give back to her community. She has raised $450 in funds to support girls in chess, providing them with chess boards, clocks, and books. Niyathi is also an enthusiastic volunteer at Gigi's Dance Classes, where she helps students learn and practice dance routines. Additionally, in her free time, she teaches chess to others, sharing her knowledge and love of the game with those around her.