Tech For Seniors currently has nine branches operating in six states and two countries. We are continuing to grow our impact nationwide in order to help more senior citizens learn about technology.
If you are a high school student looking to bring Tech For Seniors to your own community, feel free to email us or apply here!
LILBURN, georgia
HABEN YEMANE
Haben is a senior at Brookwood High School and serves as Co-President of both the Women in STEM and International Clubs. She plans to major in computer science in college. Haben joined Tech for Seniors to help close the technology gap and give back to the community by equipping older adults with the tools and confidence they need to navigate modern technology. In her free time, Haben enjoys crocheting, playing her violin, and volunteering at the Ahwat Tutoring Program at the Eritrean American Community Center.
Frisco, Texas
ISHANVI AKULA
Ishanvi is a junior at Independence High School. She is an active member of her school’s Mental Health Association and will serve as an editor for the school’s news program in the upcoming year. Inspired by her parents both team leads who mentor and support others, she developed a strong passion for helping people grow and succeed. This passion led her to join Tech For Seniors, where she hopes to help older adults navigate technology more confidently, just as she has done with her own grandparents. Outside of school, Ishanvi enjoys a wide range of activities, including swimming, snorkeling, diving, choir, French, ice skating, emceeing, and baking.
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA
SAKSHI PATIL
Sakshi is a sophomore at Foothill High School. She is an active member of HOSA and the American Red Cross club at school. She is passionate about helping others and enjoys working with people and teaching them new things, which inspired her to start a Tech for Seniors branch in her community. She has helped her own grandparents work with tech on many occasions, which also led her to starting a branch as she has seen how hard it can be. She often also volunteers at senior centers by performing dance there, so she has experience speaking with people at centers and helping create an interactive and entertaining environment for them. Outside of school, she does dance and plays the drums. She also enjoys creative writing and reading.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
RUCHIKA KENCH
Ruchika is a sophomore at Del Norte High School in San Diego. She is an active member of DECA, varsity badminton, and All Girls STEM Society in school and has a passion for electrical engineering and physics. She was inspired to join Tech for Seniors after seeing the struggles of using technology as a senior through helping her grandparents operate their phones and wants to contribute to the digital literacy of seniors in her city. In her free time, she enjoys running, going to the gym, spending time with friends/family, and listening to music.
Cupertino, california
JIA KAUR
Jia is a sophomore at Cupertino High School. She was inspired to join Tech for Seniors because of her grandparents, who often struggle to use technology and sometimes feel disconnected from the world around them. Outside of Tech for Seniors, she serves as one of the captains of her school’s Speech and Debate team and is actively involved in athletics, playing both basketball and field hockey for her school. She is very passionate about helping seniors feel more connected and is very excited for what’s to come!
Aurora, Illinois
AANYA AGARWAL
Aanya is a sophomore at Waubonsie Valley High School. She is a board member of her school’s Science Olympiad team, and also participates in Red Cross Club and Girls in Stem. She enjoys socializing and volunteering a lot. These passions inspired her to create a branch in her local area. She assists her grandparents with using technology, gaining valuable insight into making tech more accessible for seniors. She also enjoys playing badminton, swimming, and painting. She also has a healthy passion for reading.
AVANI PUJARI
Avani is a sophomore at Waubonsie Valley High School. She is a member of the American Red Cross, BPA, and Girls in STEM at her school. She loves working with new people and helping them learn, inspiring her to start a branch near her. She’s worked with her grandparents helping them to navigate technology on many occasions, and wants to help bridge the gap in tech. In her free time she plays badminton, spends time with friends and family, paints, and bakes.
Markham, Ontario
SEHER RAMPURAWALA
Seher is a dedicated and active high school student with a passion for both technology and community service. She is a sophomore at Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy. Her interest in computer science began during the COVID-19 pandemic when she helped others navigate online learning and troubleshoot tech issues within her community. Since then, she has continued to explore technology through self-learning and school-based opportunities. She was inspired to join Tech for Seniors because she understands how important it is to make technology easier and more accessible for everyone. Through her lifeguard training and volunteer work, she has developed strong leadership, organization, and communication skills. Outside of academics, she enjoys swimming, playing basketball, and giving back to her community.