Meet our team

Rohan Chidurala

Hi, I'm Rohan Chidurala, an upcoming Junior at University of California, San Diego. I have been painting from the age of 10. Creativity or the courage which is developed as an artist is making me explore many subjects that are meaningful. It a delight to see the delicate brush strokes beautifully come to life, all it needs is some color and dedication.

I have been selling my artwork with the help of family and friends in the amazing neighborhood I live in, and learned to give back to the community. All my proceeds from the sales go to Non profit organizations.There is so much joy and happiness that I experience in giving back, I want to encourage the young kids around me and make an impact with Acorn Youth Force.

Kritish Alli

Hi! My name is Kritish, I'm an upcoming freshman at University of California, Los Angeles, Science and Math have always fascinated me since I was a child. As such, I participated and won medals in multiple regional level competitions starting with National Science Bowl, Math is Cool to winning national level awards with TSA and presenting at US Capitol for Congressional App Challenge,
I believe that sharing my knowledge is the best way to help me grow as a person. My goal is to teach younger kids about the wonders of STEM that I experienced. When I was selected to be on the student advisory board for CharacterStrong, a national organization that creates curriculum for middle and high schools, I got an opportunity to contribute my knowledge and ideas in shaping the curriculum for grades 6-8 for year 2021-2022. I was fortunate to be part of this effort in adding the value of empathy and kindness to it.
Being a Boy Scout and serving as a Patrol Leader in the troop, I have seen how simple acts of volunteering and charity would have a significant change in people's lives. I want to bring in the experience to work with all of you and take this to a next level through AYF, and I hope you join me in this.

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Akhila Pasupunuri

Hi! My name is Akhila Pasupunuri, and I’m a student at Henry M. Jackson High School. My journey with coding began in middle school, sparking a passion that’s only grown stronger over the years. One of the ways I spend my free time is volunteering as a mentor for my local middle and elementary school’s robotics team. Working with younger students is so much more than teaching them technical skills—it's about building their confidence and inspiring curiosity. I love watching their eyes light up as they learn to code, solve problems, and realize they have the potential to achieve things they once thought were out of reach.
This experience has shown me how much of an impact I can make by being a role model and fostering a supportive learning environment. It’s what drives me to keep giving back, whether that’s through mentoring, organizing community events, or now, with Acorn Youth Force. With organizing business fairs for kids every year, AYF undoubtedly helps young people to explore their potential and set them on paths to success.

Sahasra Ramineni

Hi! I’m Sahasra Ramineni, and I'm a senior at Redmond High School. I care deeply about creating spaces where people feel supported, heard, and encouraged to grow. That’s what drew me to mentorship. Through my school’s peer tutoring club, I’ve had the chance to walk alongside other students in their learning and recently helped expand that support to a local middle school. Whether it’s through tutoring, welcoming freshmen as a Link Crew member, or collaborating with writers as a section editor on our school newspaper, I’ve seen how powerful it is when young people lift each other up.

I joined Acorn Youth Force because I believe young people deserve a voice in shaping the future, and that voice should be backed by action, care, and community. AYF’s work reflects what I value most: supporting others, learning from shared stories, and building change from the ground up. I’m excited to grow and serve alongside others who are passionate about making a real impact.

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Zoya Eshwar

Zoya Eshwar is a fourth grader who is a young artist, and the founder of Zoya’s Rainbow Touch. She started her artistic journey when she was two and half years old, and started training under her mother’s hat, who is an art instructor. Zoya used to watch her mother teach her students and she developed an interest in art. At the tender age of four, she started volunteering at her mom’s art workshops and when she was five, she made enough money to participate in the Acton Children’s Business Fair. She sold $600 worth of art at the show, which she ended up donating to help kids with Down Syndrome. She received the “Best Product Design” award at the fair.
Zoya loves making beautiful artwork with a wide range of colors and lots of pure love. Every piece is very special and close to her heart. She sells her artwork and donates all the proceeds towards kids that are in need. She has also been participating in numerous art shows and loves doing fundraisers. By selling her work to help the seniors who have been affected by Covid-19 in the senior living places, she raised about $1700 for the residents at Emerald Heights, Redmond, Washington. She donated $350 of gift cards and flowers to all the women in Hoff Foundation for Women’s Day. This is a shelter for women who have been physically abused, drugs & alcohol addiction, homelessness & trauma. She donated painted flowerpots to Aegis Living in Redmond, to Welcome Spring and bring Smiles to the residents.
While Zoya initially gained prominence for her paintings at this very young age, she has since experimented in other genres, including her most recent wildlife art paintings. This young artist draws a wide array of landscapes and fauna with a level of mastery that is far beyond her age. She has been doing her intricate drawings since she was three years and hasn’t looked back since. At the age of eight, she has mastered something that many capable adult artists are working towards.
She encourages people to invest in her art, and when they do, they would take home a part of her joy and spread their kindness with a less fortunate child. Her motto is “Lets Spread Colors in Everybody’s Life, One Step at a Time.”