Our Team.
Prachetas Yeri is passionate about bringing emergency preparedness among students. He is the founder of EmerReady, a non-profit organization that educates underprivileged students about various forms of health emergencies and prepares them to act in an informed way. EmerReady identifies government schools in India and typically works with local NGOs connected with the school. Prachetas and his team talk about various time-sensitive and sudden situations like bruises, fall injuries, fractures, animal bites, etc. Using audio-visual stories, the team engages students to teach them timely interventions. Sessions typically end with a discussion on First-Aid kit, components, and their usage.
I am Helan Cyrill. I am a third-year Computer Science Engineering student at VIT Vellore. I hail from Kerala. I have a passion for technology and enjoy reading, playing the guitar, and writing. My commitment to giving back is reflected in my volunteering activities, where I engage with the community and support various initiatives. I strive to blend my technical skills with creativity, aiming to make a positive impact through both my studies and extracurricular pursuits.
Anirudh Anandarao is passionate about empowering youth through community service, health education, and STEM outreach. As Chair for Charitable Cause with the Kaveri Kannada Association Youth Committee, he helped raise over $3,500 for charity, organized food drives to support local families, and taught basic Java and Python coding to younger students. He is also a Claude Moore Community Builder as part of the Loudoun Youth Organization, supporting major events like the Ryan Bartel Foundation’s 5K, Special Olympics tournaments and SterlingFest, while completing training in leadership, communication, and mental health awareness. In addition, As Head of Marketing and Outreach at EmerReady, a nonprofit working with government schools and local NGOs in India, Anirudh currently leads fundraising and awareness campaigns to educate underprivileged children about health emergencies and improve their overall well-being.
Kashvi Srinivasan is passionate about medicine, with experience in STEM internships and genetic biomarker research. A natural leader, she serves as her school’s student council president, co-founded a science bowl, and held roles in Model UN. Through her project, "First Aid for Youth," she has trained over 700 children in essential first aid, including CPR, and works with EmerReady to promote child safety. Beyond academics, Kashvi founded her school’s first band and enjoys crocheting. She teaches crochet and donates crocheted toys to children with disabilities. Kashvi aims to expand healthcare accessibility and make a positive impact through her diverse talents.