Meet our team
Rohan Chidurala
Hi, I'm Rohan Chidurala, an upcoming freshman at Cal Poly University. 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 a Junior at Eastlake High. Science and Math have always fascinated me since I was a child. As such, I participated and won medals in multiple regional level competitions including National Science Bowl and Math is Cool.
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.
Dhruvan Gundu
My name is Dhruvan Gundu. I am a senior at Redmond High School. I am one of the most fun person you could ever meet. I used to do Karate when I was 6. I was able to make it to brown belt. I even have a trophy that they gave me for the “Most Inspiring Junior Green Belt”.
I am very passionate in football. Football is something I have been interested in since I was in 3rd grade. I have been part of the Redmond Mustangs football team since 6th grade. Football is not just a sport to me; its about helping a brother out when he is not feeling his best. It has taught me not to give up no matter what the circumstance is.
I am interested in doing business as a career when I am older. I want to teach young kids’ leadership. AYF is a non-profit organization that provides platform for young kids to showcase their business.
Ananya Aatreya
Ananya is an artist based in Bellevue, Washington. She began her artistic journey in 2011 at the age of 4, when she started learning under Hazeena Jamal. She creates her art using several mediums including acrylic paints and color pencils. Ananya’s inspiration for art has always been creating something new, and she is deeply passionate about giving back to the community with her art.
She has participated in National PTA Reflections contests since middle school and won district level prizes each year. She secured second place in Washington state in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest in 2019-20 and 2020-21. In 2021, Bellevue Art Museum selected her painting ‘Stars in her eyes’ for display in the ’20 under 20′ contest. She has been trained under a certified Bob Ross Instructor, Sweety Saradha, and is a certified Level 1 Certified Onestroke instructor as well.
Ananya funnels her efforts into improving the world via art. She volunteers at Bob Ross painting workshops, and takes art classes for free or for donation towards various noble causes, including Love to Share Foundation of America, The Sophia Way, Backpack Meals for Kids, LLS, etc.
Abhigna Nimmagadda
Hello! I'm Abhigna, a senior at Tesla STEM High School.
I love computer science, and I'm equally enthusiastic about marketing and digital art. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and listening to music.
AYF has allowed me to hold onto my passion for teaching STEM-related subjects and turn it into something more impactful. Along the way, I have grown as a person and gained valuable leadership skills. I look forward to continuing to give back to my community as a part of this organization and inspire others to pursue their interests.
Tiny Acorns
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.”
ADVISORY BOARD
Sweety Saradha
Deepthi Anumakonda
Sushma Konda
