Student Biographies
Ruchi Sehgal
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Donald M. Dougherty Ph.D./Dr. Tara E Karns Ph.D. Ronald Reagan High School Ruchi is an Indian Classical Dancer and is a member of the HOSA and French Clubs at her school. She is also active in athletics, serving as Captain of the Basketball team and as member of the volleyball team and the tennis […]
Alana Pickens
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Bess Frost, Ph.D. Keystone School Alana is a member of the Wellness Council, the Spirit Club and the French Club. She serves as a student council representative and is the Junior Yearbook Editor. She is a Circle Advisory Leader and participates in the Model UN Club. She volunteers her time as a SAT Prep Math […]
Maria Pecha
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Marcos Restrepo, M.D. The Atonement Academy Maria is a member of NJHS and is actively involved with the Robotics and Engineering Club at her school. She enjoys athletics and is a member of the varsity soccer team and the cross country team, as well as serves as the track team manager. She is an […]
Nikhita Pathapati
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Georgianna Gould, Ph.D. Health Careers High School Nikhita is serves as the Secretary for her school’s HOSA Club and is a regional qualifier for the medical spelling competition. She is also a member of the South Asian Student Association and the Student Council. She has consistently competed in science fair and has been named […]
Selina Noe
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Gangadhara Reddy Sareddy, Ph.D. Ronald Reagan High School Selina is a member of the NJHS, as well as the Spanish JHS. She has been named as an Outstanding Student Leader, an Exemplary English and History Scholar and been recognized for her perfect attendance at school. She is actively involved in the HOSA club and […]
Aliha Naqvi
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Shamim Mustafa, Ph.D. Basis San Antonio Medical Center Aliha is member of the Red Cross Club, the Drama Club and serves as the Yearbook Editor at her school. She is a member of the volleyball team and volunteers her time at Sunday school. She enjoys babysitting younger children and also volunteers in fundraising campaigns […]
Madison Metzger
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Charles W. Mathias Ph.D. Keystone School Madison is active in the Spirit club and the Spanish Club at her school. She is a member of the Model UN Club and actively participates in athletics, serving a member of the basketball, volleyball and softball teams. She volunteers her time with Respite Care and is active […]
Jose Martinez
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Jennifer Potter Ph.D., M.P.H. Edison High School Jose has participated in the Duke TIP Talent Search Program, earning state recognition for his test scores. He considers himself a student athlete, striving for excellence in the classroom and on the field. He is the freshman soccer team captain and serves as the CSC Gerus Soccer […]
Julia Manso
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Ratna K. Vadlamudi, PhD. Saint Mary’s Hall Julia is the founder of the Young Liberals Club at her school and serves as a cabinet member. She is a member of the Speech and Debate Team, the Model UN Nations Club, the Junior Statesman of America Club, the UNICEF Club and the National Forensic League. […]
Lianeth Lozano
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Stacy Ryan, Ph.D. Brennan High School Lianeth is in the top 10% of her class and has participated in the Duke TIP Talent Search program. She especially enjoys traveling and is fluent in Spanish. She is active in athletics, serving as a member of the school tennis team.