Youth 4 Neuro Alabama!
Meet the Executive Team!
Executive President
Rhyana Mahatsente
Rhyana is 15 years old and is currently in the 10th grade. She enjoys researching the field of neuroscience. She is specifically interested neurodegenerative disorders, the development of brain tumors, and cognitive disorders. She enjoys debate and math. Some her favorite hobbies include drawing, reading, and listening to The Weeknd and Lana Del Rey. Her goals are achieve a direct impact on her community through education, awareness, and the spread innovation. She is thrilled to lead this chapter and to part of such a paramount cause.
Executive Vice President
Shresta Majeti
Shresta is 15 years old and is in the 10th grade. She has always had a keen interest in learning more about the way humans think and act. Knowing this, she decided that in the future she wants to be a pediatric doctor and look at how the brain develops from the early stages. Shresta enjoys math and science. A few of her favorite hobbies include baking, reading, playing violin, and being a proud Swiftie. In the future, she hopes to impact her environment positively through bringing attention on education and healthcare. She is delighted be able to e part this journey.
Research Coordinater
Grace Wang
Grace Wang is a 17 year old rising senior in Alabama. Grace is immersed by the beauty of neuroscience and is interested in the "how" and the "why" of human behavior, more particularly in understanding psychology. Grace is interested in Cluster B personality disorders and wishes to combat it by using neurobiology. Grace joined Youth 4 Neuro to use her interests to make a difference in her community. In her free time, Grace listens to Lana Del Rey and spends time with her sister.
Director of Public Affairs
Elijah Prestley
Elijah Prestley is a 15 year old sophomore from Alabama. Elijah is very enthusiastic about mental health and the effects of it o one's physical health. Elijah has wanted to be a neurologist since he was young, and he appreciates the opportunity to learn more about his desired field through this group. Some of Elijah's favorite hobbies are playing the piano, cello, and guitar, playing tennis, and listening to Frank Ocean.
Social Media Chair
Vibha Chandra
Vibha Chandra is 17 years old and a senior in high school. Neuroscience is one of her favorite subjects as she loves seeing how the brain controls all of our emotions, thoughts, learning abilities, bodily systems, etc. She also enjoys learning about different lobes of the brain and how they aid us in daily tasks and interactions. Vibha also loves to dance, read, volunteer, and hang out with friends.
Contact
Any questions? Don't hesitate to contact Youth 4 Neuro Alabama at their email below!