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.
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
Lahari Chebrolu (she/her) 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
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
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
Sahasra Inuganti (she/her) 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
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.