Lavanya is a rising senior in the Bay Area. She is a firm believer in the power of social action. Thus, she enjoys volunteering for several non-profits which align with her values. Her volunteer work has been targeted towards intersectionality in education and encouraging women in STEM. Lavanya is also passionate about pursuing a career in medicine, particularly cardiology. So, you can find her investing her free time towards pursuing cardiology-related research. Besides that she spends her time reading, playing volleyball, or spending time with her family.