Partnerships Committee
The Partnerships Committee is in charge of all communications and relationships with partner organizations. They develop resources for campaigns in partnership with other organizations, and help mentor smaller youth-led civic organizations.
CURRENTLY WORKING ON:
Concluded working on the GENup Student Power Summit - Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Yerba Buena High School, San Jose, CA.
Co-Chief of Partnerships
Emily Gorodetskiy (she/her) Emily Gorodetskiy, is a senior at Lowell High School. Emily frequently volunteers at her supervisor's city hall office and dance studio. Her proactive involvement as a Department of Elections Ambassador, advocating before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors during Public Comments Day alongside founding the entrepreneurship club at her school, demonstrates her commitment to civic engagement and leadership. At Lowell High School, Emily grown her advocacy skills as the Lowell Model United Nations President and in her role as the Secretary General for San Francisco's Model UN conference. Beyond her academic and civic endeavors, Emily enjoys playing basketball and dancing in her free time.
Co-Chief of Partnerships
Ananya Akkaraju (she/her) is a senior at Dublin High School. Through her passion for educational equality, Ananya has founded her own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advocates for women's education in rural areas. Outside of her nonprofit, Ananya is the 2025-2026 IQC Student Commissioner for the state of California, and she is actively involved in community service in her local area. Beyond her initiatives, Ananya loves boxing, dancing and spending time with her friends.
Director of Partnerships
Melody Horoufi is an incoming college freshman at San José State University, based in San Jose, California. She is passionate about pursuing a career in law and is actively involved in various extracurricular activities. Melody currently serves as a Research Director and intern for multiple organizations in the STEM field and recently completed a legal court-watching internship. She is excited to bring her skills and experiences to the GenUp team this year.
Director of Partnerships
Ashley Lau (she/her) is the Director of Partnerships for GenUp and is a rising sophomore at USC. She has interned at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and California State Senator Ben Allen’s Office. Through her internships she has done research, organized events, and learned the importance of policies and the impact they have on communities. She is also the co-founder of the nonprofit, Legislate Me, where she contributed to building a non-profit organization focused on increasing youth political engagement, gained hands-on experience in marketing and digital content creation to amplify outreach efforts, and collaboratively supported initiatives that empower civic participation among younger generations.
Director of Partnerships
Nikethana Karthikeyan(She/Her) is a junior at Archbishop Mitty High School based in San Jose. Passionate about advocating for communities whose issues typically fly under the radar. She enjoys working on any project that has her meeting new people and having the opportunity to hear their stories and advocate for their rights.