New Jersey Chapter – Founded 2020

Ria Prasad
Rohan Gavankar
Megan Lee
Sanjum Sahni
Srinivas Sowmiyanarayanan

Zeeshan Shariff - NJ Chapter Head for Colors4Change

Zeeshan Shariff is a Junior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. He has developed an interest in Math, Physics, and Robotics. He aims to use these skills to help fight against Climate Change. In his free time, he runs a Community Compost Bin and works on expanding its reach. He is an officer of his school’s physics club, the treasurer of the Class of 2025 Student Council, and participates in Science Olympiad and Robotics. He hopes to make a large impact through Colors4Change and cannot wait to get started!

Neel Bapat - VP of Creative and Outreach

Neel Bapat is a Junior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. He decided to join Colors4Change because he believes that every child should be allowed to express themselves in the form of art. In school, he takes part in debate, dance, and Relay For Life, a fundraising club that advocates fighting cancer. His drive and courage are what motivate him to help children live the best life they can. In his free time, he can be seen playing all types of sports with his friends or eating Banana Nut Crunch, his favorite cereal.

Siri Tailigeri - VP of Social Media and Partnership

Siri Tailigeri is a Junior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North. At school, she participates in Youth and Government, is a part of student council, and runs track. Siri also tutors mathematics and loves to teach. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and painting, along with exploring different forms of art. She strongly believes in the importance of giving all children opportunities to express their creativity. Through Colors4Change, Siri hopes that her passion for art can be shared with the numerous children who don’t have access to supplies. 

Nikeeta Khurana - VP of Marketing and Communications

Nikeeta Khurana is a Junior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. In school, Nikeeta is a part of the business club and is the captain of her dance team. She is also on a competitive dance team that specializes in various forms of dance. During her free time, she loves hanging out with her friends, baking, and traveling. She is so honored to be a part of Colors4Change and help underprivileged kids obtain resources to explore art. This will also play a part in helping the environment as the supplies are recycled materials. She is so excited to make a difference! 

Eliana Sun - VP of Information and Outreach

Eliana Sun is a Junior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. She is a special assignments officer of the Class of 2025 Student Council and also a part of her school volleyball team.  Outside of school, she enjoys skiing, piano, and traveling. Eliana, being fortunate enough to have access to materials, has been drawing since a very young age, and she believes that every child should have the same opportunity and the necessary means to become an artist if they so choose. She hopes that participating in Colors4Change will provide that opportunity for those who aren’t as privileged.

Ria Prasad - 2020-2022 NJ Chapter Head for Colors4Change

Ria Prasad is a senior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. She has developed a profound love for the arts through her years of training in various dance forms such as Indian classical dance, Bollywood, Ballet, and Jazz. In her free time, she likes to work with immigrant families by helping them grow their computer literacy skills. Ria is also a part of her school’s Student Council, Model Congress, and Lacrosse team. She is thrilled to provide those in underprivileged areas an equal chance at creative expression so that they can also cultivate their love of art. 

Rohan Gavankar - 2020-2022 VP of Creative and Outreach

 Rohan Gavankar is a senior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. He has previously worked with charities that build schools in Ghana, Laos, and Guatemala. Rohan is involved in his school’s Student Council and in his free time, he coaches young soccer players. He expresses his creative side on the computer with his love of making movies and graphic designs. Rohan loves working for his community and is excited to use his love for art to give back to those who lack equal opportunities.

Megan Lee - 2020-2022 VP of Social Media and Partnership

Megan Lee is a senior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. She has always loved painting and drawing, and believes that all children should have the opportunity to participate in the arts. Outside of art, Megan is a part of her school’s Student Council and Model United Nations team. She also loves to sing and works as an assistant teacher at a local art center. She hopes to extend her love of the arts to every child and help them access creative opportunities, no matter where they’re from.

Sanjum Sahni - 2020-2022 VP of Marketing and Communications

Sanjum Sahni is a senior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. Her involvement in field hockey, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Girl Up - an organization that promotes women equality - has allowed her to realize the importance of allowing children to express creativity. Sanjum believes that children all over the world should have equal access to supplies that allow them to spark this creativity. Through Colors4Change, Sanjum hopes to help children who don’t have sufficient supplies to find their creativity.

Srinivas Sowmiyanarayanan - 2020-2022 VP of Information and Outreach

Srinivas Sowmiyanarayanan is a senior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North. As a member of his school's student council and his local Boys Scout troop, he enjoys giving back to his community in any way that he can. He joined Colors4Change because he understands the importance of helping kids discover their creativity. In his free time, he can be found playing video games with his friends.