Rishita Kunam
Rishita is a student leader, STEM advocate, and aspiring healthcare innovator whose work spans statewide leadership, education, and scientific research. Elected to serve as Vice President of Innovation for Georgia HOSA, she represents and helps lead a network of more than 20,000 members, driving statewide outreach, content strategy, and initiatives designed to strengthen engagement across hundreds of chapters. A student at Denmark High School, she serves as President of Women in STEM while also holding leadership positions in Model United Nations. She was also selected as a Georgia Governor's Honors Program finalist in Agricultural Research and Biotechnology. Through leadership, research, and service, Rishita is committed to expanding educational access and advancing innovation in STEM.
Shriya Kunam
Shriya Kunam is a student at Yale University in New Haven, CT studying Neuroscience and Molecular Biology. She conducts research spanning computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, and machine learning applications for neurological disease.
She serves as the International Eastern Vice President of HOSA–Future Health Professionals, an elected role through which she helps represent and advance the interests of more than 330,000 members worldwide. Her work has earned recognition through numerous fellowships, supporting her research in computational neuro-oncology and precision medicine. Through research, entrepreneurship, and global leadership, she is committed to shaping the future of intelligent and accessible healthcare.