Executive Team

Hasini Anand is a Washtenaw International High School senior who joined Connect Me four years ago to reach her community and help further Connect Me’s mission to increase access to education for every student. She has previously served as a tutor, Director of Advertising, Secretary and External Vice President. Ever since tutoring her first student, she has loved everything about the experience. Along with Connect Me, Hasini stays engaged with her school community through clubs like Student Government, Forensics and National Economics Challenge. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in business and finance.

Aarav is a Georgia Institute of Technology student who joined Connect Me to make a difference in the community around him. Previously, he served as Deputy Chair of the Media Committee, Director of Media, and Executive Board Internal Vice President. He now serves as the Executive Board External Vice President and Director of Chapters, where he manages the organization’s chapters around the country. Aarav also is a member of the Operations Department, where he works on technical innovations for the tutor portal and organization as a whole. Outside of Connect Me, he is an incoming Quantitative Analyst Intern at Bank of America this summer. Aarav also serves as the CTO for College Treehouse, a content creation team dedicated to making college applications and admissions accessible to everybody. He studies computer science and has participated in artificial intelligence and neuroscience research.

Yulianna is a University of Michigan sophomore studying Movement Science on a pre-med track. She joined Connect Me in 2023 as a tutor and quickly sought leadership as the chair of the Admissions Department. Previously, she served as Secretary and is currently the Executive Board Vice President and the Director of the Admissions Department where she manages student-tutor pairings. Yulianna is also a volunteer for DMUM, a student-run non-profit organization that helps raise funds for pediatric therapies at Mott Children’s Hospital. Her favorite thing about Connect Me is being able to make a difference not only in her community but across the world!

Diksha is an incoming college freshman who has been a dedicated member of Connect Me since her freshman year of high school. Inspired by Connect Me’s mission, she implemented and managed a tutoring program for a nearby middle school to expand her impact and love for volunteering and education. Diksha is also an active leader in her school community, leading clubs focused on mental health and cultural awareness. With an interest in technology, innovation, and working with people, Diksha plans to pursue Computer Science and Psychology in college. In her free time, she enjoys doing photography, sketching realistic portraits, taking walks, listening to music, and doing henna.

Agastya Kukudala is a junior at Parkway West High School in St. Louis, MO. He joined the Advertising department two years ago after tutoring three students for half a year. As the president of several clubs and an intern at two organizations, he thrives in leadership roles and loves guiding teams to success. Beyond school, he plays tennis and also coaches local teenagers; moreover, he works as a tutor at Kumon, combining his love for teaching with his passion for mentorship. With a deep interest in marketing, finance, artificial intelligence, and education, Agastya is always looking for opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Alexander Hu is a Sophomore at the University of Michigan driven to leave a positive impact on education through computer science and engineering. Heavily inspired by Connect Me’s mission of providing free educational services to the students of the world, Alexander joined the Operations Department, developing software applications to scale Connect Me further. Previously the Deputy Chair of Operations, Alexander currently serves as the Director of Operations and manages the tutor portal, a web application that provides a platform for managing tutoring sessions in an adaptable and efficient manner. Beyond Connect Me, Alexander is a member of the University of Michigan’s Solar Car team and enjoys going on a run in his free time.

Aahana is a freshman at Michigan State University majoring in neuroscience. She joined Connect Me as a tutor in 2022 and became part of the Admissions Department in 2023. She previously served as the Deputy Chair of the Admissions Department and is currently the Director of Partnerships. Throughout her time in Connect Me, she grew a strong bond with the student she tutors and became very passionate about giving back to the community. She hopes to continue to make a difference in her community throughout college.