Poulami Soni is a sophomore studying Public Health and Neuroscience at the University of Arizona. She’s passionate about social justice and is a long-time AZ AANHPI For Equity Intern and new PAC representative. She’s also a passionate advocate for issues in sustainability and immigration. On campus, she’s involved with Students for Sustainability, Mock Trial, PATH, and more. In her free time, she enjoys singing and reading, and googling videos of turtles eating strawberries.

Sruthi is a sophomore studying Physiology and Public Health with a minor in criminology at the University of Arizona. As a part of SFE, she has learned much about existing issues in the AANHPI community and working to bridge inequalities in the local community. Outside of school, she likes to spend time listening to true crime stories, learning something new on the piano, and rewatching Marvel movies. She is incredibly grateful for the community she has found with SFE and is eager to continue working with members to make an impact. 

Sara is a sophomore majoring in Public Health and minoring in Physiology at the University of Arizona. SFE has given her the opportunity to meet other Asian Americans who continue to experience the disparities we discuss. She has also had the opportunity to understand the implications of being a Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander in the United States. SFE created a safe space for her to comfortably share her own experiences and be an active listener of other communities. Although activism is something that plays a big role in who she is, she enjoys playing volleyball, reading, and dabbling in fine arts. SFE has lead her to her group of people and she is looking forward to all the progress we will make as a community. 

Sai is a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry and Psychology with a minor in Criminology at the University of Arizona. SFE is a place where he learned about all the current issues in the AANHPI community and understand what he can do to help push for a more equitable community. Outside of school, he likes to spend time running, gaming, and spending time with friends.

Nitya is a sophomore studying Medicine, Health, and Society at Vanderbilt University. Her experience as a first-generation Indian American has always been integral to her identity. SFE has allowed her the wonderful opportunity of exploring her identity in the wider AANHPI diaspora while also learning from/about the experiences, perspectives, and issues of other members of the AANHPI community. Nitya is excited to continue to contribute to conversations about AANHPI issues! Outside of SFE, Nitya works on research via Vanderbilt's LGBT Policy Lab and is involved in the Vanderbilt Model UN Travel Team.

Avneet is a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona. Being in SFE has allowed her to learn more about the AANHPI community and how I fit into it. She loves how the organization fosters a safe space to discuss issues and disparities within the community. In her free time, Avneet likes to cook or read!

Meena is a sophomore majoring in Political Science and minoring in French and Theatre at the University of Arizona. As a first-generation Indian-American, SFE has given her the opportunity to connect with people from similar backgrounds and experiences and discuss inequalities faced within the ANNHPI community. Outside of SFE, she is involved with Mock Trial and Franke Honors Ambassadors. Outside of school, she likes discussing politics, hiking, traveling, trying new foods, and binging murder mystery shows.

Alana is a sophomore studying East Asian Studies with a minor in Fashion and Consumers at the University of Arizona. In SFE, Alana is most excited about bringing attention to AANHPI experiences through events and building connections with the larger Tucson AANHPI community! Outside of SFE, she spends her time listening to music, trying new foods, playing board games, and hiking.