Beyond The Student

Akhil Kumar is now a first-year Computer Science student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an “Innovation Insider 20 Under 20 honoree.” He founded FoodFlow, a Congressionally recognized nonprofit tackling food insecurity that has been featured in 10+ media outlets, including Yahoo News, and highlighted in a U.S. House press release, and he has received U.S. Special Congressional Recognition and won the U.S. Congressional App Challenge. Akhil serves on the exec team for BuildIllinois, a community home to 1000+ ambitious builders, makers, and creatives at UIUC. He also serves as Head of Strategy and Growth at Phraze, a startup focused on language translation and voice dubbing. As an advisor to Beyond the Student, he supports mentor training, partnerships, fundraising, and growth strategy.

Andrew Grau is a first-year Electrical Engineering major at the Georgia Institute of Technology with a concentration in Circuits and Electronic Devices. In 2025, he was selected as one of 150 students from more than 105,000 applicants as a Coca-Cola Scholar and is also an Eagle Scout whose park renovation project impacts more than 50,000 parkgoers annually. At Georgia Tech, Andrew serves as a Student Assistant within the ECE Department and is currently pursuing a personal research project aimed at micro-scale, affordable photolithography for silicon device engineering. In collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, Andrew is a student researcher on Georgia Tech’s Compound Semiconductor Products VIP team, where he focuses on characterizing cutting-edge Gallium-Nitride high electron mobility transistors. As an advisor to Beyond the Student, he supports strategic planning, community outreach, and mentor training.

Anjali Kumar is a junior at Moline Senior High School.  She is actively involved in many activities at MHS, serving as President of Student Congress, Treasurer of Women in STEM, News Editor of the school newspaper, and a member of both the Superintendent-Student Leadership Advisory Council and Career and Technical Student Advisory.  Outside of school, Anjali is a member of the City of Moline Youth Advisory Board and serves as Director of Media for JuSTEMagine, a worldwide STEM and social-emotional learning organization. As President of Beyond the Student, Anjali is deeply passionate about impacting the youth and empowering the next generation. She enjoys teaching children and making a difference in their lives.

Aadi is a high-achieving Junior at MHS with a passion for aviation, currently working towards his Private Pilot License. He demonstrates his leadership as Vice President for Beyond the Student, in which he works very hard to expand opportunities and motivate young students, through after-school tutoring and STEM assemblies. Additionally, he serves as the Vice President of both Business Club and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). His other involvement includes Chess Club, History Club, Link Crew, and the Superintendent-Student Leadership Advisory Council. When Aadi is not spending time with his friends, he enjoys learning more about aviation and playing three instruments, one of which he teaches to 5 students. Aadi’s goal is to be a leader who accomplishes the objective, but also makes people laugh and creates a fun, exciting environment.

Vivek Jayaraman attends Moline Senior High School as a junior, working with Beyond the Student as an Outreach Coordinator to grow tutoring programs while linking volunteers to young learners. Caring deeply about early education, he spends time supporting younger students through education and community engagement. In school, Vivek is the Vice President of History Club, treasurer for FBLA along with the Business Club, and a member of the Superintendent-Student Advisory Council.

Prateek Dharanikota is a dedicated junior at Moline Senior High School. He is involved in many activities at MHS, serving as the secretary of both Business Club and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Sports Editor of the school newspaper. He is also an active member of  the Superintendent-Student Advisory Council, Link Crew, History Club, and Chess Club.  Additionally, he has played Varsity Tennis for 3 years. Outside of school, he enjoys speedcubing and attends competitions in his area.  Prateek is very passionate  about supporting the school community and creating a positive impact on the younger generation. He enjoys volunteering and helping others through education. 

Anika Kumar is a junior at Moline High School. In school, she involves herself in many clubs and activities, playing varsity tennis and acting as Vice President for Women in STEM, Treasurer for Student Congress, Feature Editor for the school newspaper, a member of History Club, Interact Club, Superintendent-Student Advisory Council and Career and Technical Electives Student Advisory. Outside of school, Anika is a member of the City of Moline Youth Advisory Council, works at the Family Museum and YMCA Sports Center, and takes art classes at the Figge Art Museum. She enjoys reading and doing art. As a Chapter Representative, Anika loves working with kids and helping them grow.

Calla Graham is a junior at Moline High School. She enjoys participating in various activities at MHS, including Varsity Tennis, Symphonic Band, History Club, Women in STEM, Link Crew, Sports Unlimited, and Superintendent Student Leadership Advisory Council. Outside of school, she spends her time playing tennis, learning new instruments, and traveling with her family! She joined Beyond the Student because she believes STEM is a vital component of education and should be accessible to all students.

Chinmay is a high-achieving junior at Moline High School with a strong passion for mathematics, technology, and computer science. He applies these interests through coding and data-driven projects, building machine learning models to solve real-world problems. He demonstrates his leadership qualities through his role as President of the Moline High School History Club, where he explores the history of his community and shares his love of history with others, whether that be by leading projects that highlight underrepresented groups or organizing community-wide flag-raising ceremonies. In addition, Chinmay serves as Chess Club President, where he cultivates strategic thinking and a fun, inclusive environment, while also teaching chess to students of all skill levels. His other involvements include serving as a Newspaper Feature Editor for two years, FBLA, Business Club, Link Crew, and the Superintendent-Student Leadership Advisory Council. When he’s not focusing on academics, Chinmay is a two-sport athlete, competing on both the Varsity Soccer and Track and Field teams.

Isaiah is a junior at Moline High School. He is involved in multiple clubs, including Student Congress, Interact Club, Link Crew, and History Club. Outside of school, Isaiah enjoy volunteering at the emergency department and playing his instrument. He enjoys being part of Beyond The Student as it allows him to connect with a group of younger students and help prepare them for their future academic career. Seeing the smiles on their faces as they figure out the problems themselves is ultimately what motivates him.