Technology Committee
The Technology Committee handles a variety of tech-related activities, from managing the website and other online platforms, to setting up webinars and our digital outreach tools, and much more!
Chief of Technology
Satyajith Kesanapally (he/him) is the Chief Technology Officer at GENup and a high school senior at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, California. His journey in youth advocacy began with his work as a Fremont Youth Wellness Ambassador, where he collaborated with peers to educate students on wellness and substance abuse prevention. At GENup, Satyajith leads a team of student developers managing the organization’s technology platform and works with policymakers at every level of government to advance equitable education policies. Beyond advocacy, Satyajith is passionate about technology and sustainability. His published research on predicting carbon emissions in major automotive brands reflects his interest in merging data science and environmental policy. He also developed a training program for Citizen’s Climate Lobby to promote climate literacy and civic engagement. Fluent in English, Telugu, and French, Satyajith enjoys bridging cultures through language. He translated a series of Telugu folk tales into both English and French, publishing them on Medium and Kindle to share his heritage with new audiences. In his free time, he loves reading magazines and practicing French. He also enjoys playing soccer on his high school team and watching basketball and NFL games.
Director of Technology
Yashas Omprakash (he/him) is a junior at Evergreen Valley High School in San Jose, California. Passionate about the intersection of technology, coding, and advocacy, he is dedicated to using innovation to create opportunities and positive change in his community. As Secretary of his district's Youth Council Committee, he helps lead local initiatives and was instrumental in organizing the inaugural Creative Futures Fair, an event that brought together over 100 attendees to explore career pathways and creative opportunities. At school, Yashas serves as Vice President of the newspaper, where he helps guide student journalism and amplify diverse perspectives. Beyond campus, he serves as a Computer Science Director for nonprofits and tutors elementary school students in basic coding skills while educating them about digital literacy and responsible technology use. He is also an accomplished saxophonist, performing with the school’s jazz band, and a dedicated writer who finds creative expression through poetry.
Director of
Technology
Kaiya Cherniavsky (she/her) is a Junior at Willow Glen High School. She has years of experience with UI/UX design, and is thrilled to be working as one of GENup's directors of technology!
Director of
Technology
Anay Chokhani (he/him) is a student at Dublin High School. From an early age of 7, he discovered his passion for technology and has been fascinated by coding, robotics, and game design ever since. He enjoys exploring how technology works behind the scenes and how it can be used to solve problems in creative ways. He believes that technology should not only be innovative but also accessible, helping people learn, connect, and grow. Always curious and motivated, he challenges himself with new projects—whether it’s programming, experimenting with robotics, or designing digital tools that make a difference. He values collaboration and loves sharing ideas with others who are equally passionate about tech. In the future, he hopes to develop new innovations that merge creativity with technology to create positive change. In his free time, he enjoys coding, gaming, and exploring emerging technologies.