TEDxOlentangy Liberty Youth

Speakers

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• Anika Sri Pulakurthi

  Student

  Anika Sri Pulakurthi is a junior at Olentangy Berlin High School who is passionate about business, law, and leadership rooted in community impact. She serves as the President of both the Student Association of Cultural Awareness (SACA) and the Diversity Club, where she promotes inclusivity and cultural engagement across her school. Anika is also actively involved in grassroots activism and civic engagement. Beyond school, she has gained professional experience through internships and creative projects that connect her interests in entrepreneurship and innovation. She plans to pursue business and corporate law in the future, combining her passion for strategy and advocacy. Outside of academics, Anika enjoys baking, connecting with new people, and exploring the intersection of business and culture.

• Arnav Goyal

  Student

  Arnav Goyal is a current Sophomore at Olentangy Liberty High School who strives to turn real-world political advocacy into results. Through his podcast, The Right Side, he bridges the gap between fact and fiction, delivering non-partisan news to nearly 300 teenagers and young adults. Moreover, aviation has been an integral part of his life, inspiring his curiosity about how technology connects the world. Arnav is a state qualifier in Congressional Debate and part of the leadership of Liberty's Civic Leaders of America chapter and Mu Alpha Theta chapter. His interests in politics and aviation have led him towards a path of journalism, with Arnav working for various publishing sites related to aviation and politics. Due to this, he was featured in the New York Times about his political journey leading up to the 2024 election season. Through all of his endeavors, he strives to bridge the gap between transportation as a whole and politics to make a positive impact.

• Arya Prakash

  Student

  Arya Prakash is a sophomore at Olentangy Liberty High School with a strong interest in self-directed learning and understanding how systems work. Driven by deep curiosity, Arya is known for diving into topics that spark his interest, often exploring them through extensive research and hands-on practice. This curiosity has led him to study areas such as finance, business, investing, real estate, digital marketing, inbound sales, and data analytics, culminating in a business operations internship that provided real-world exposure to these concepts. Outside of school, Arya enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, and recreational shooting. He also practiced taekwondo for six years, an experience that helped him better understand his interest in finding martial arts disciplines that align with his personal style and preferred level of challenge.

• Devika Rajan

  Student

  Devika is currently in her first year of high school as a freshman at Olentangy High School. This year, she was a part of the Liberty cross country team and is involved in extracurriculars like HOSA and is an extemporaneous speaker for the Speech and Debate team. Outside the classroom, Devika is deeply committed to music. Through her Carnatic vocal performance, she raised $2,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Hematology and Oncology Department—using her passion to support a meaningful cause while sharing her cultural heritage with the community. She is also a dedicated flutist and performs with the Columbus Symphony Youth Repertory Orchestra. Outside of her academics and extracurriculars, Devika enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends and family.

• Ruchika Chaubal

  Student

  Ruchika Chaubal is a junior at Olentangy Liberty High School. She is the assistant field commander of Liberty’s marching band, a member in mock trial, and co-president of Asian Student Association. She competes in all types of dance at Powell Dance Academy where she is a senior premier dancer. Through volunteering at a local senior home for 3 summers and registering people to vote through voter service events, Ruchika strives to serve her community in all ways possible. After living in Mumbai, India for a year at a young age, she loves connecting with others and learning from people with different backgrounds. She values open conversation and is dedicated to using her own experiences to make a positive impact. Outside of academics and extracurriculars, Ruchika loves to go on drives, spend time with her family and friends, and go shopping.

• Saleena Jamal

  Student

  Saleena Jamal is a junior at Olentangy Liberty High School with a deep passion for communication, creativity, and connection. Her artwork has been showcased annually at the Ohio State Fair, where it has earned recognition and awards for its storytelling and visual expression. For the past three years, she has been an active member of the Speech and Debate team and, for two years, a member of the English Honor Society. She knows six languages and is deeply interested in poetry. Saleena views language as both an art and a bridge between people. She also plays JV tennis, violin, and guitar, finding joy in self-expression through both movement and music. Outside of school, she runs a small henna business that combines cultural artistry with entrepreneurship.

• Stuti Pathak

  Student

  Stuti Pathak is a sophomore at Olentangy Liberty High School with a love for tennis and creating a community. She’s currently on the Girls’ Tennis Team, as well as being active in many clubs. She’s been a part of Model UN since 8th grade and has carried forward that passion of addressing real-world issues and providing solutions. She’s also been passionate about playing the violin since the beginning of middle school. This year she got selected for Class Cabinet and Student Council, where she became a key part of her school’s community and decisions regarding them.