Meet the Team

  • Akshara Krishna

    FOUNDER AND CEO

    I founded Blooming Melodies in August of 2019, and I have had a wonderful time watching it grow into this wonderful community. I am delighted to work alongside this brilliant team to develop all our programs! I love to read, spend time with my dogs Buddy and Zuko, study economics, and contribute back to the community. To learn more about me, click here!

  • Vajra Thota

    VP OF SOCIAL MEDIA

    Hi, I’m Vajra! I am so excited to be the Director of Social Media! I am passionate about making a positive difference and make blooming melodies the best that it can be! I enjoy playing volleyball and violin!

  • Lasya

    DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING

    Hey, I’m Lasya, your fundraising director! I’m passionate about giving back to the community and making a positive impact through my work. When I’m not organizing fundraisers, I love shopping, going out with friends, and playing softball!


  • Valerie Duran

    RECRUITMENT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

    My name is Valerie. I love to watch tv, play video games, listen to music, and nap. I always listen to music for anything I’m doing, I listen to a lot of artists but I’ve always listened to a lot of Laufey to do my work, usually when I’m drawing, reading, or walking. I love my friends and family and my community.

  • Rachel Melesky

    TEAM ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

    Hi! My name is Rachel and I am the engagement coordinator for Blooming Melodies. I enjoy reading, writing, and hanging out with friends! I also love the team and am excited to continue my work with the organization.

  • Saanvi Kundu

    TEAM EFFICIENCY COORDINATOR

    Hey there! I'm interested in the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, but especially criminology. I'm also passionate about mental health advocacy and hope to spread awareness about it while destigmatizing it in the future. Otherwise, in my free time I love listening to music, as well as reading and watching rom-coms.

  • Mihika Kiran

    COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

    Hey, I’m Mihika Kiran, a sophomore at Marvin! I’m a Director of Operations. I’m super excited to be a part of the team this year. I’m really passionate about working with a team, and I know we can reach new heights as a team here at BM.

  • Kanyin Ayoola

    BRAND DESIGN COORDINATOR

    Hello, I am Kanyin! I joined the Blooming Melodies team to provide students like myself a fun, more intriguing educational experience. In my freetime, I enjoy drawing and learning about history. I hope that with my help, as well as the rest of the team. We, Blooming Melodies can educate others on the value of soft skills such as problem-solving, creativity, work ethics, and empathy.

  • Ariel Baiye

    BRAND DESIGN COORDINATOR

    Hi, I’m Ariel! I’ve been writing poetry, songs, and short stories for most of my life, and have developed a passion for research. My current favorite topics of investigation are MLMs, ethical business behavior, and development economics. Writing and research help me better understand the world, and working with my team to better understand our community is so rewarding!

  • Adrika

    TEAM MEETING COORDINATOR

    Hi! My name is Adrika, I love to write, read, and dance. Reading has alway been one of my favorite hobbies. Some of my favorite books are A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and The Hunger Games. I also love spending quality time with my friends and family and giving back to my community!

  • Ren Bhaskar

    VIDEO CONTENT TEAM LEAD

    Hi, I'm Ren Bhaskar! I joined the Blooming Melodies team because I wanted to help educate others, serve my community, and make learning fun for other high schoolers. I love boxing, cars, and sitcoms.

  • Niya

    Sales and Partnership Team Lead

    Hi, I'm Niya Barry! I joined Blooming Melodies to interact with new people, form meaningful connections and solve real world problems. Connecting with other individuals and working together to find solutions to these problems is something that I deeply enjoy, and I find it fulfilling to partner with other organizations to work on projects that benefit our community in the long term. I enjoy playing the piano and reading. I also love physical activity, and am passionate about biology and science.

  • Alissa

    TECH COORDINATOR

    Hi, I’m Alissa. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve problems and drive innovation. My keen interest in cutting-edge tech, cybersecurity, software development, and digital transformation fuels my work. My journey through technology has helped me better understand the digital landscape and its impact on people and businesses, making me a better problem-solver. Working with the tech department at Blooming Melodies is a joy, as I strive to create efficient and effective technological solutions.

  • Rishi

    VIDEO CONTENT TEAM MEMBER

    My name is Rishi, I'm a senior at Marvin Ridge High School. I am the co-president of the MRHS Guitar Club and work on the Video Content Creation Team for Blooming Melodies.

  • Anish

    BRAND DESIGN COORDINATOR

    Hi, I'm Anish, BM's Brand Design Coordinator and Graphic Design Team Member. I'm really happy to be a part of the team this year. I also love hanging out with my friends and playing sports.