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Our Student Board

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Co-Chair

Aarya Wachasunder

Aarya Wachasunder is a senior at Littleton High School and is currently in her second year as a ScienceCardinal youth board member. Growing up, she spent a lot of time engaging in science through science fairs and other STEM-based activities. Aarya strives to plan events and activities in which young students can also further their STEM education in a fun, encouraging environment.

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Co-Chair

Pritha Anand

I am a senior at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School with a love for technology and plan to major in computer science. In my free time, I enjoy working on programming challenges and creating video games. I am the leader of both the Game Design and Development Club and the Computer Science Club at my school. I also love teaching kids how to code, helping them get started in tech. My goal is to inspire others while continuing to learn and grow in my own journey.

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Secretary

Prisha Mishra

Prisha Mishra is a current senior at Acton Boxborough Regional High School. Prisha is passionate about science, and believes that it contains many important skills. She has enjoyed engaging in STEM activities growing up, and hopes to help create opportunities for interesting and informative STEM activities for young students as part of the Science Cardinal student board. 

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Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Arohan Pathak

​Arohan Pathak is a senior at Littleton High School and a leader with extensive experience in STEM outreach and team management. As a captain and mechanical lead in the First Robotics Competition (FRC), he has honed his leadership and collaborative skills, while his participation in prestigious science fairs like the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) reflects his strong foundation in scientific research and innovation. With a proven track record of engaging and motivating team members and a passion for sharing the impact of STEM, Arohan brings both technical expertise and effective communication skills ideal for the role of Director of Outreach and Public Relations at Science Cardinal.

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Director of Finance

Siddarth Padamati

Siddarth Padamati, the Financial Director at Science Cardinal, has dedicated the past year to serving on the student board of the organization. As a senior at Littleton High School, Siddarth's passion for mathematics fuels his proficiency in handling complex financial matters. His involvement in past fundraisers has honed his skills in organizing and executing successful events. However, beyond numbers and budgets, Siddarth's true motivation lies in fostering a dynamic and engaging learning atmosphere for young minds.Driven by his enthusiasm for science, Siddarth aspires to cultivate a sense of curiosity and exploration in the youth. He envisions Science Cardinal as a platform to introduce budding scientists to the wonders of science in an accessible and enjoyable manner. 

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Director of Curriculum

Aditya Narayan

Aditya Narayan is a junior at Acton Boxborough Regional High School in Acton, Massachusetts. Passionate about the ‘why” and “how” of things, he finds science and math invaluable in providing solutions to him. Since middle school, he has participated in several science fairs and Olympiads. He has a special inclination towards climate and sustainability. Aditya also has extensive experience coaching elementary students in science and math. He strongly believes in starting early and inspiring younger students to explore the exciting world of science.

Alumni

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Former Co-Chair - 2025

Shreya Ambekar

Shreya Ambekar is a current high school student and one of the youth board members of Science Cardinal. Shreya is deeply passionate about science, reflected through her aspirations for a future in medicine. As a board member, she strives to create engaging scientific activities for students, aiming to make the organization a space for the discovery of interests. Through Science Cardinal, Shreya’s utmost aim is to inspire her peers to explore the realm of science with the same passion that fuels her own pursuits.

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Former Director of Communications - 2025

Karthik Babu

My name is Karthik Babu and I am a senior at Westford Academy, in Westford, Massachusetts. I’m the director of communications currently, and work alongside the rest of the executive board to help plan and promote events in Massachusetts. I wanted to be a part of this organization because I have always  been interested in Science and think it’s one of the most important things for kids to learn and develop. 

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Former Director of Curriculum - 2025

Krish Babu

Krish Babu is a senior at Westford Academy, and this is his second year as a Science Cardinal youth board member. Krish is motivated to make Science Cardinal both fun and informative for children, as he believes it is important to teach children science, but even more important for them to have fun. He has experience volunteering at elementary school science fairs and summer camps and has worked with teaching children robotics, so he has acquired many skills and ideas that he hopes to contribute to Science Cardinal.

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