Meet the Faces Behind LOUDwomen
our founders
Priya Thelapurath
She/Her
Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer
Harvard University
Priya is a senior at Harvard University from Bentonville, Arkansas. She is pursuing a joint concentration in sociology and computer science because she is passionate about addressing inaccessibility and educational inequity using innovative technology. Priya enjoys bullet journaling, drinking chocolate milkshakes, and dancing with her college Bhangra team! She hopes to pursue a post-grad career in Law.


Anna Dean
She/Her
Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer
Harvard University
Executive directors of Chapters
Sinchana Nataraj
She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Chapter
Bentonville High School Sophomore
Arkansas


Jyothika Arunkumar
She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Chapter
Haas Hall Academy Senior
Arkansas
Executive directors of Communication

Kennedy Marrs
She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Communications
University of Mississippi

She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Communications
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Junior
Mississippi
Pegah Vasighi-Ansarifar
Executive directors of Youth debate forum

Samyukta Vimalraj
She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Youth Debate Forum
Bentonville High School Senior
Arkansas
Saloni Shankar
She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Programming
Bentonville High School Senior
Arkansas

Executive Directors of Finance

Nivriti Deshpande
She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Finance
Haas Hall Academy Junior
Arkansas
Ria Gupta
She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Finance
Keller High School Junior
Texas

Finance fellow

Trey Roark
She/They
Finance Fellow
Wake Forest University
executive directors of ambassadors
Rachel Saulsbery
She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Ambassadors
Bentonville High School Senior
Rachel is a senior at Bentonville High School. At school, she is the President of HOSA and is a student in Education Innovation for Ignite Professional Studies. Next year, she plans to pursue a master's in early childhood education as she is passionate about providing mentorship to those who lack the ability to receive the academic education they deserve. Previously, Rachel was a LOUDwomen Ambassador and wrote many articles on issues such as the education system, climate change, and gun reform. Through the LOUDwomen Executive Team, Rachel hopes to allow individuals' voices to be heard on issues they are passionate about, as well as create a community where all feel safe and supported.


Sanjana Macharla
She/Her
Executive Co-Director of Ambassadors
Bentonville High School Junior
Arkansas
Sanjana is a rising junior in Bentonville High School. Her future plans aren’t set in stone but she wants to pursue computer science and make joyful content like games to comfort people who might have it rough because she believes everyone should have a happy childhood or to use computer science to preserve marine life! She works hard advocating for gender/race equality and environmental justice in her community and has experience in leadership in both school and out of school in organizations/clubs regarding social equality and environmental justice (ex: Girls Who Code, Zero Hour, etc). Other than that, she is interested in the access to education and mental health resources, inclusiveness of women in STEM, community service, and the simple joys of life. Some of Sanjana’s hobbies are crocheting, art (such as painting and drawing), cooking (finally baking because I finally made a crusty loaf of bread), immersing myself into all types of media and opinions (like shows, movies, books, mangas, and podcasts), and daydreaming about everything from my goals of providing a source of comfort and making the future a better place, pondering about wisdomful thoughts, and thinking of how to making my pinterest feed real. Most importantly, she can't wait to lead the 2023-24 LOUDwomen ambassadors!
executive director of Internal Affairs

Colette Tesoro
She/Her
Executive Director of Internal Affairs
Harvard University
Colette is a sophomore at Harvard University studying Religion and Government with a secondary in Spanish. As someone from Centerton, Arkansas, she is passionate about issues that impact the South, and sees education as a crucial step towards mending inequities that exist in the region. Colette loves the outdoors, and is happiest backpacking or hiking while listening to folk music. After college, she hopes to pursue a career in law or policy work.
Advocacy Fellow

Savannah Crimmins
She/Her
Advocacy Fellow
Haas Hall Academy Sophomore
Arkansas
Savannah is a sophomore at Haas Hall Academy in Bentonville, Arkansas. She is involved with track & field, and cross country at school. Savannah is highly passionate about women’s rights and finding ways to promote activism throughout the community. Although she still has a few years ahead of her, she hopes to study and hopefully pursue a political career. For LOUDwomen, Savannah has previously held roles as an ambassador and worked on the policy project for reproductive rights. Her other interests include reading, listening to Taylor Swift, playing guitar, and spending time with her cat, Petunia. She looks forward to what she can accomplish with LOUDwomen!