Meet the LOUDwomen Ambassadors
Ananya Dadhich
She/Her
Bentonville, AR
Ananya is a senior at Bentonville High School passionate about medicine, leadership, and advocacy. She is the co-founder of @women.education.project, a student-led initiative dedicated to women’s empowerment through accessible digital education. Deeply involved in her school community, she serves as an officer for both the Indian Student Association and the Asian American Pacific Islander Club, while actively participating in Student-to-Student Mentors and Just Serve.
To bridge her passion for healthcare with real-world experience, Ananya participates in the Ignite Professional Studies medical program, where she is earning industry certifications and practical clinical skills. Looking ahead, she plans to major in biology or biochemistry on a pre-med track, with long-term aspirations of becoming a cardiac surgeon. Outside of academics, she is a Kathak classical dancer, and loves to swim and play pickleball. Driven by her commitment to uplifting others, Ananya aims to continuously expand her advocacy work and create meaningful opportunities for women while pursuing her career interests.
Mishka Mehra
She/Her
Bentonville, AR
Mishka is a high school sophomore at Bentonville High School. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in engineering, with a particular interest in automotive and aerospace engineering. She is passionate about robotics, engineering, DECA, Speech & Debate, and Model UN. This is her first year working with LOUDwomen, and she is incredibly excited to contribute to its mission and connect with other young women. Outside of school, she loves reading, especially classic literature, creating art, and having conversations about just about anything and everything. She is also an avid Formula 1 fan and loves following the sport and learning more about the engineering behind it. She enjoys meeting new people, sharing ideas, and learning from others. She is so thrilled to be part of LOUDwomen and looks forward to building connections and sharing her passions with women everywhere!
Bella Moll
She/Her
Rogers, AR
Bella is a senior at Haas Hall Academy Rogers. She is interested in majors surrounding design and possibly psychology, centered around creative applications and on-field work. She is involved within her community, volunteering with Crystal Bridges and the Sheep Dog organization, aiming to be more involved in scholar clubs during this school year. She wants to start volunteering at other places as well, and grow her involvement in non-profit work. She is interested in topics and possibly career fields surrounding mental health and behavior. Along with these things, she is also a part of Beta club, Speech and Debate, Environmental Sustainability, Art club, and Culture club at her school, interested in possibly joining journalism. Aside from this, she enjoys painting and listening to music.
Varshitha Madapati
She/Her
Bentonville, AR
Varshitha is a sophomore at Bentonville High School who is passionate about medicine, leadership, public health, and inspiring others. She aspires to pursue a career in medicine and become a pulmonologist, combining her interest in healthcare with her desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. She is actively involved in her school’s HOSA chapter, Science Olympiad team, and FCCLA team, where she continues to develop her leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Through LOUDwomen, Varshitha hopes to grow as a leader, connect with other passionate young women, and use her voice to advocate for causes she cares about. She is especially excited to be part of a community that encourages young women to be confident, empowered, and unafraid to speak up. She hopes to inspire others to pursue their goals, step outside of their comfort zones, and recognize the impact they can make in their communities.
Outside of school, Varshitha enjoys playing basketball, drawing, baking, and hanging out with her friends. She loves being creative through art and baking, and she enjoys playing basketball and staying active. In her free time, she also loves spending time with her friends, trying new things, and making memories along the way.
Ekene Nwankwo
She/Her
Hot Springs, AR
Ekene Nwankwo is a senior at the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts with plans to pursue a career in nursing after high school. She is passionate about helping others and hopes to use her future career to make a positive impact in the lives of those around her. At school, she serves as the President of National Honor Society and Parliamentarian for Student Government, where she has developed her leadership, communication and organizational skills. This is her first year with LOUDwomen, and she is excited for the opportunity to connect with others, share meaningful messages and contribute her unique perspective to the team. She hopes to grow as a leader while encouraging and uplifting those around her. Beyond academics and leadership, she loves to eat, sleep and hang out with her friends. She is always looking for new experiences, making memories and finding ways to have fun along the way.
Addison Hufford
She/Her
Bentonville, AR
Addison Hufford is a senior at Bentonville High School. She currently plans on majoring in Kinesiology or Public Health to one day become a Physician’s Assistant. She enjoys helping others and tries to look for ways to make a positive difference in her community. In school, she is actively working on graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Maths and Sciences along with her high school diploma. She serves as secretary for her school’s chapter of UNICEF and is a member of various service-oriented clubs. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time outside, reading, and hanging out with friends and family. She is excited to find new leadership opportunities as she finishes her high school education and begins college.
Aarush Goyal
He/Him
Fayetteville, AR
Aarush is a freshman at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, pursuing a dual degree in Finance and Public Health on a pre-med track. He is passionate about equitable access to healthcare and education, and hopes to pursue a career in the non-profit sector expanding access to medical care in rural and under-served regions. Throughout high school, Aarush was involved in biomedical research and served in leadership roles across several organizations, through which he developed a strong interest in advocacy, leadership, and creating opportunities for others. Outside of academics, Aarush enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, and being outdoors, and being with friends. He is excited to be part of the LOUDwomen community and looks forward to using his experiences to support the organization’s mission of empowering young women.
Sophie Carroll
She/Her
Hot Springs, AR
Sophie is a senior at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts. She plans on double majoring in music performance and marine biology in college! She is an all-state player and has a specific passion for music history. She is the founder of the ASMSA women’s health club, which focuses on educating people of all identities on women’s health with a primary focus on sex education and awareness. She is also the current president of the ASMSA Tri-m chapter, a music service group that works with local organizations to provide events of all kinds, as well as an ambassador for ASMSA. She is extremely excited to meet everyone and fight for causes that she is extremely passionate about. She can’t wait to get started!
Gunika Yadav
She/Her
Bentonville, AR
Gunika is a sophomore at Bentonville West High School with a strong interest in healthcare, leadership, and advocacy. She is passionate about empowering others to use their voices and feel confident pursuing their goals. Outside of school, she is involved in speech and debate, HOSA, DECA, student leadership, and Taekwondo, where she has spent years developing discipline, confidence, and leadership skills.
In the future, Gunika hopes to study a healthcare-related field in college and pursue a career in medicine, with a particular interest in working with children. She is excited to continue exploring healthcare, advocacy, and leadership while using her experiences to make a positive impact in her community. As a Loud Women Ambassador, she hopes to connect with other young women, share her voice, and encourage others to be confident in who they are and what they can accomplish.
Yana Pandit
She/Her
Hot Springs, AR
Yana is a junior at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, and she is a student ambassador for the school. She has an interest in law and psychology. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in law where she can advocate for voices that are often underrepresented. At school, she is involved in FBLA, NHS, AAPI Culture Club, Model UN, and Dance Club. She loves being involved in different clubs because they allow her to meet new people, learn about different things, and grow as a leader. Outside of school, she enjoys learning languages, building LEGO botanical sets, listening to music, playing the clarinet, and golfing. She is excited to be part of the LOUDwomen Ambassador Team because she wants to help create opportunities for women and underrepresented voices to be heard, supported, and empowered!
