Communications Committee
The Communications Committee is in charge of all written communications from GENup. Some of their duties include writing press releases, open letters, website content, blog posts, and editorials. They also run the GENup podcast and manage email communications.
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Executive Chief of
Communications
Rojan Mikael Habon (He/Him) is a student advocate,and aspiring policy innovator from Brentwood, California. Passionate about bridging cultures and amplifying underrepresented voices, he has founded and led initiatives that foster academic growth, cultural understanding, and social equity. His leadership extends to roles with the Brentwood Youth Commission, Brentwood Youth Press, the Contra Costa Juvenile Justice Council, and the Youth Advisory Council of Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach. Rojan has a large focus on social justice specifically with gender-based violence prevention, minority rights, immigrant rights, and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy. Rojan’s work reflects his commitment to creating inclusive spaces, whether through policy, education, or cultural exchange. Outside of leadership, He plans to pursue public policy to design equitable, community-centered solutions for the future. As a first generation student, Rojan aspires to uplift voices through both direct community impact and online. He believes that in an increasing digital age, it is important to increase political literacy.
Executive Chief of
Communications
Ashlyn Bautista (She/Her) Ashlyn Bautista (she/her) is a senior at UC San Diego from Yorba Linda, California who is majoring in Literatures in English and minoring in Ethnic Studies and Education Studies. As someone who grew up in a family of educators, she was exposed early to conversations around the disparities and hurdles that many students face within the education spectrum. After seeing the ways that her hometown's Board of Education has been actively trying to ban and condemn inclusive and important aspects of school curriculum, she wanted to be a part of a group of like minded people that have the chance to advocate for equitable, racially inclusive policies that have the ability to shape a student's life. Joining GENup in her freshman year of college, Ashlyn saw this as the perfect way for her to use her passion and talents to be a voice for previously marginalized groups and fight for education policies that represent all students. She is currently a member of the GENup chapter at UC San Diego and the GENup Executive Chief Communications. After graduation, she plans on getting her teaching credentials to continue her work inside the classroom, transforming students lives through an educational experience that reflects their diverse backgrounds. In her free time, she enjoys doing anything artistic, writing poetry, reading a good book, and baking sweets for friends and family.
Chief of
Communications
Linda Cheung (she/her) is a sophomore at Stony Brook University majoring in English and minoring in Political Science. She became interested in government and politics through journalism and holds awards from Adelphi University and Columbia Scholastic Press Association. She is passionate about educational equality and Asian American civic engagement and hopes to further this work through her role at GenUp. She has previously worked on campaigns for the New York State Democratic Committee and Keith Powers for Manhattan Borough President. She is a member of New York State College Democrats and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. When she is not reading, writing, or canvassing, you can find her listening to jazz, classical music, or bossa nova.
Director of
Communications
Jivika Gulrajani (she/her) is a senior at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California. She has always been interested in community engagement and public policy, and is eager to further explore both areas with GENUp! She developed her skill set in communication and advocacy mainly through writing and performing oratories in Speech and Debate, and she joined GENUp in order to transform her ideas for social change into real action. Here, she’s excited contribute to increasing educational opportunity for all students in California schools. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, baking, and learning new things!
Director of
Communications
Lahari Chebrolu (she/her) Lahari Chebrolu is a junior at Mountain House High School in Mountain House, California. She has always been passionate about advocacy and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Believing that true change begins with young people, she is dedicated to amplifying student voices and promoting equity within education. Through GenUP, Lahari hopes to build community, strengthen leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on the education system. In her free time, you can find her spending time with her friends and family, or exploring new places.
Director of
Communications
Sahasra Inuganti (she/her) Sahasra Inuganti is a junior at Mountain House High School with a deep commitment to youth advocacy and educational equity. Passionate about amplifying student voices, she works to create spaces where young people feel empowered to engage in policy, civic dialogue, and social change. Through storytelling, organizing, and creative expression, Sahasra aims to foster a culture of awareness and action among her peers. Whether through writing, public speaking, or community initiatives, she is dedicated to building a future where every young person has the tools and confidence to make their voice heard.
Director of
Communications
Arpita Shanbhag (she/her) Arpita Shanbhag (she/her) is a freshman at Emerald High School in Dublin, California, and has always strived to make a change and give back to her community. From a young age, she has always been interested in education, curious about what the world can offer her. Arpita wants to make a meaningful impact and give everyone the resources they need, one child at a time, and that is why she joined GENup, in hopes of providing all of the public school students equal education across the state. She is also part of a high school that only ~350 freshmen attend as it just opened and she has made it her goal to foster an inclusive environment where everyone receives equivalent opportunities for their future. One of her biggest aspirations is to see more women in the STEM field and she hopes to expand education in this field to them, to join her in her future majoring interest. In her free time, she participates in various clubs that her school offers her: Speech and Debate Club and DHS CodeHers Club, and is a treasurer of the Science Olympiad Club and EHS Girls4Sports Club. Outside of school, she is apart of VEX Robotics, a Workshop Facilitator at STEMpathize, and a tutor at Learn To Be, imparting free education to vulnerable children across the nation. She has over 100 volunteer hours across her volunteering organizations and is a dancer at heart. Ultimately, Arpita hopes she can make a difference in California through GENup.
Director of
Communications
Katareena Roska (she/her) Katareena Roska is Chief of Communications at GENup. In addition to her work at GENup, Roska is the editor-in-chief and founder of youth-led online publication Tangent Zine. Formed in response to the lack of a publication at her high school, Tangent Zine has been able to professionally report on major sports leagues like MLB, NBA, NWSL, MLS, and the USWNT. Tangent has been able to cover Greta Gerwig, Kid Cudi, Judd Apatow, Matthew Broderick, Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Billy Crystal, Elton John, Robert De Niro, and more. Roska hopes to revive journalism and make it more accessible by encouraging Generation Z to “Go on a Tangent” about the things they love most. When she’s not writing like she’s running out of time, Roska enjoys punching her troubles away through boxing, watching pretentious arthouse films, and DIY-ing everything she can. Roska attends Northwestern, majoring in journalism and political science and minor in film on a pre-law track. At Northwestern, Roska is a part of Associated Student Government, The Daily, The Blackout, Northwestern Sketch Television, Students Consulting Non-profit Organizations, Mayfest Productions, and acts as a First Year Liaison for Kaibigan. email: kroska@generationup.net
Director of
Development
David Huynh (he/him) is a senior at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, California. He currently serves as a Youth Commissioner for the City of San Jose Youth Commission and Santa Clara County Youth Task Force, representing District 7 and District 2 respectively. With a passion for civic engagement and educational equity, he is excited to be given the opportunity to be a part of GENup. In his free time, he enjoys creative writing, playing badminton, volunteering at his local food bank, and learning about different cultures.
Director of
Development
Nikita Jadhav is a college sophomore at UC Berkeley, but originally from San Diego. She cares deeply about closing the opportunity gap - ensuring that each student is well equipped with not only the necessary resources but the knowledge that the world is their oyster. She is a Neuroscience major hoping to go into Public Policy and is interested in the intersection between science, technology, research, and policy.