Samaya is a sophomore at the Pingry School in New Jersey, a creative writer and researcher in the field of English literature, and a budding social entrepreneur. She is a skilled community organizer, as well as an ideator. Samaya built NYLA and Entrées with Entrepeneurs to educate her generation on the new directions of business. Her major goal is to create access to big ideas and diverse, successful professionals in the business world. She wants to create for-profit and nonprofit pathways for ambitious students from all backgrounds and educations.
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Anaya is a sophomore at the Pingry School in New Jersey, eager to grow her entrepreneurial skills through NYLA. She approaches everything she does with passion and determination. She aspires to build a community of young, empowered leaders. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, competing on her school’s varsity track and field team, reading, and watching movies.
Saahil is a rising senior at the Ranney School. In high school, Saahil has been a leader in organizing school events and has been a member of Student Council for 3 years. Apart from that, he founded "Foundations of Finance", a monthly luncheon that allows students to learn from and connect with experienced people in the world of business and finance. He hopes that partnering with NYLA will allow him to expand the impact and continue to foster connections with new people. In the future, Saahil hopes to continue to explore the world of business and entrepreneurship, turning this passion into successful ventures.
Samaya is a sophomore at the Pingry School in New Jersey, a creative writer and researcher in the field of English literature, and a budding social entrepreneur. She is a skilled community organizer, as well as an ideator. Samaya built NYLA and Entrées with Entrepeneurs to educate her generation on the new directions of business. Her major goal is to create access to big ideas and diverse, successful professionals in the business world. She wants to create for-profit and nonprofit pathways for ambitious students from all backgrounds and educations.
Vice President
Sahasra is a sophomore in high school with a passion for problem-solving and helping others. With a strong interest in entrepreneurship and finance, she hopes to explore the world of business through NYLA’s platform. Her goal is to create a meaningful impact by spreading her knowledge and empowering young leaders with diverse backgrounds and help give them the resources they need to be successful.
SaiRishita Kona is a rising senior at John P. Stevens High School pursuing her passion for architecture with a strong focus on sustainable design. She is an enthusiastic and curious learner who strives to create spaces that are not only innovative but also environmentally responsible. Through her involvement with NYLA, she hopes to share her growing knowledge of entrepreneurship and inspire others to think creatively about the intersection of design and business. Outside of academics, Sai enjoys sketching in her free time.
Adi Kattumuri is a 17-year-old junior at Chatham High School in New Jersey. He is deeply interested in business and is drawn to the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of finance. Adi has a strong sense for investing and enjoys thinking critically about how numbers translate into real-world strategy. His background as a competitive swimmer and former soccer player has instilled in him a deep sense of discipline, focus, and drive—skills that fuel his ability to thrive under pressure and push himself toward ambitious goals. Alongside his academic interests, Adi values building strong networks and learning from others, always looking for ways to grow through challenge and collaboration.
Omoefe is a senior at the Pingry School and a dedicated member of Pingry's Humanities Independent Research Team. She has a strong passion for business and entrepreneurship, which shines through her commitment to learning and innovation. As the owner of a small Black hair business, Omoefe combines creativity with real-world experience to build something meaningful. Her drive and curiosity continue to shape her journey as a young entrepreneur and scholar.
Santiago is a senior in high school with a lifelong fascination for investing, sparked at an early age by a curiosity about how markets shaped the world. Having lived in multiple countries, he speaks four languages and brings a global perspective to everything he does. Drawn to the entrepreneurial spirit, he is passionate about taking risks that drive innovation and contribute to the greater good. Outside the classroom, he competes on the varsity track program at his school.
Meet Ava Bowley, 9th grader who lives in Rumson, New Jersey. Her extended family is from Hawaii, and she travels there often and journals about eco issues impacting island life. Ava is an environmental researcher and advocate as well as the founder and producer of https://turquoiseplanet.org/ and https://avaecocast.com/ and travels around the world reporting on and working to preserve and rejuvenate our global ecosystem.
New York Chapter Head
Amer Bor is a freshman at The Avenues School in New York City. A passionate student of mathematics and social enterprise, he combines analytical thinking with a deep interest in business and impact-driven innovation. In addition to his academic pursuits, Amer plays JV basketball and conducts research at the intersection of sports and data science. He is also an avid student of investing and finance, always looking for new ways to connect numbers to real-world solutions.
New Jersey Chapter Head
Abhinav Pentyala is a 15-year-old sophomore at John P. Stevens High School in Edison, New Jersey, with big dreams of entrepreneurship. Inspired by his own passion for innovation and driven by a desire to support fellow young visionaries, Abhinav founded PitchTank. His mission was to provide a platform where budding entrepreneurs can discover opportunities and kick-start their own entrepreneurial journeys. But Abhinav’s entrepreneurial spirit doesn’t stop there. He is also excited to be an advisory board member for NYLA, where he looks forward to helping shape the future of youth leadership and entrepreneurship.
