My name is Akanksha Manna and I’m a junior at Campbell High school. I have a commitment to service, and I impact my community through creativity, diversity, and research. I enjoy spending time teaching art classes to senior citizens and donating art kits to nonprofits such as homeless shelters and hospitals. I volunteer in a clinic that serves medically underserved populations. I was awarded the Bethesda Optimism Award in 2023. I host my own radio show on Shudh Desi Radio called "Spilling The Chai”, where I interview professionals of South Asian descent in various career fields and share their personal stories.I am an advocate for Hindus in America on the International Hindu Student Council leadership board and was invited to the Georgia State Capitol as a representative of the hindus student council. From my internship with Rep. Solomon Adesanya, to research projects at Kennesaw State University, I have both learned and shared new ideas on improving the health and well-being of everyone in Georgia. I am very proud of creating and witnessing impactful solutions to problems in my community.