Our TEAM

MEET THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

AKSHAT ARORA

Board member (2021-present)

Akshat Arora is a junior at the International Academy East. For the past 5 years, he has pursued his passions of leadership, public speaking, volunteering, Economics, and Robotics. He has also been a member of the Varsity Cross Country and Track teams of Troy High School for the past two years. The first time he was introduced to Key2Finesse was in 2019 when he participated in an impromptu competition when the organization was supporting Gleaners Food Bank, and seeing the success inspired him to join this noble cause! This is Akshat's second year on the executive board for Key2Finesse, and he strives to serve those in need and help make a difference.

ANSH SHAH

Board member (2022-present)

Ansh Shah is a junior at Northville High School and it his second year on executive board. He started volunteering with Key2Finesse for the Angels of Hope fundraiser, and quickly fell in love with the environment of students giving back to their community. Outside of school, Ansh is involved with school clubs such as Robotics and DECA, where he is an international finalist and two time state champion. He enjoys playing tennis, baskeball, and the piano in his free time. Ansh is very excited to collaborate with the team and make a difference in our community.

BANHI SHAH

Board member (2022-present)

Banhi Shah is currently a junior at the International Academy of Macomb. This is her second year on key2finesse board. She began volunteering for Angels of Hope in 2021 in which she received an outstanding volunteer award. From this she found her passion of giving back to the community. Along with public speaking and community service, she loves to dance and does a classical dance form called Bharatnatyam. She is also involved in several clubs at her school such as Key club and Hosa. Banhi is very excited to be a part of Key2finesse and can’t wait to see what great things the team will accomplish this year.

DHANYA CHUGH

Board member (2021-present)

Dhanya Chugh is a third-year Key2Finesse board member and a current Sophomore at Northville High school. Falling in love with public speaking in 5th grade, Dhanya has continued that passion and found Key2Finesse as a platform to help her grow, and use her voice to advocate for issues she cares about while helping others do the same. Outside of Key 2 Finesse, Dhanya is a member of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and Secretary of Communications for her schools chapter of Model United Nations. She is an avid swimmer, having competed with the sport for over 6 years. Dhanya is ecstatic to be with the team this year and see what new bounds can be reached!

DYOTAK SHINTRE

Board member (2023-present)

Dyotak Shintre is currently a sophomore at Troy High School. He first took part in a Key2Finesse event during the fall of seventh grade, immediately he fell in love with public speaking. Continuing his journey he has completed Confidence Building & Public Speaking, Time Management, and Success Class For Teens. After this, he volunteered for Angels of Hope and NAMI, and was amazed by the potential of a student body. Outside of Key2Finesse and school, Dyotak loves playing soccer and actively participates in Forensics. This year he was able to achieve 5th place in the state for impromptu. He can't wait to see the new heights he can help Key2Finesse reach in the future!

ELyse LAZRADO

Board member (2022-present)

Elyse Lazrado is currently a sophomore attending Troy High School. She started competing in Key2Finesse competitions in 2016 for Palav, which helped develop her passion for public speaking. She then started volunteering in 2020 for Gift of Life Michigan and Angels of Hope. Besides Key2Finesse, Elyse also enjoys clubs such as HOSA, Model UN, and IASA. She also loves hanging out with friends and family. Elyse is excited to be a part of Key2Finesse and can’t wait to give back to the community!

ESHA SOPORY

Board member (2023-present)

Esha Sopory is currently a Junior at Novi High School. She began volunteering for Key2Finesse with Angels of Hope and continued her passion for supporting her community outside of Key2Finesse by being a member of her school's Red Cross Club and an officer for her school's Interact Club. Esha is also an active member of her school's HOSA and Forensics Team, where she has had a chance to expand further on her passions for public speaking. She is also a part of her school's varsity golf team and has been practicing Bharatnatyam for a little over 8 years. She looks forward to making a difference with Key2Finesse!

ETHAN ANTONY

Board member (2023-present)

Ethan Antony has always liked public speaking so when he joined Key2Finesse that was an opportunity for himself along with so many others to use their voice to speak their beliefs, change, and opinions on my different topics. As a sophomore at WIHI, he's actively engaged with his public speaking and his desire to pursue engineering and math: He is a part of FRC team #9312 and is treasurer for IASA and Project Period at WIHI. While also being a part of many other clubs and organizations that helped him gain important leadership skills and great fundamentals. He enjoys The STEM Field, playing tennis, and hanging out with friends. In the first year of being an executive board member of Key2Finesse, Ethan's goals are to make a valuable impact on the Finance Team and help Key2Finesse develop new ideas and grow.

JESWANTH THOTA

Board member (2022-present)

Jeswanth (Jes) Thota is a junior in Eleanor Roosevelt High School, California. He started his journey with Key2Finesse during the fundraiser for Gift Of Life, participating in the different competitions. In 2021, he became a volunteer, and together with his sister, raised $21,000 for the Angels of Hope fundraiser. He’s very passionate about coding, and also passionate about the alto saxophone and drums, playing them at national level competitions. He’s very excited to be an executive board member, and hopes to help those in need.

kavya shenoy

Board member (2023-present)

Kavya is a sophomore at Athens High School. She started her journey with Key2Finesse in 2020, as a participant in the Gift of Life Foundation fundraiser, and, later, in Angels of Hope. She continued in Key2Finesse as a volunteer for the NAMI Metro fundraiser, through which she received an Outstanding Volunteer Award, and was nominated to be a Board Member. Outside of public speaking, she enjoys playing the violin, playing classical and electric guitar, singing and writing songs, which she showcases through her YouTube channel. She is also a member of HOSA, Student Council, Leadership Advisory Board, and Model United Nations at her school. Kavya is so excited to be on Key2Finesse board this year, and can’t wait to work with the team to create a larger impact on the community!

Nishi patel

Board member (2022-present)

Nishi is currently a sophomore at Northville High School, this is her 1st year on Key2Finesse Executive Board. Her journey with Key2Finesse started in 2020 with the Angles of Hope contest then she began her volunteering with NAMI Metro where she got the Outstanding Volunteer award. Outside of school Nishi is involved in piano, Bharatnatyam, and DECA. Nishi has taken the confidence class, time management, success club, and currently is in the Finesse Club. From this her passion in speaking is only growing, she is so excited to see where Key2Finesse will go and is glad she is a part of it!

prisha shah

Board member (2021-present)

Prisha Shah is currently a junior at Salem High School. She initially joined Key2Finesse as a participant in the Easterseals fundraiser and was later honored with the Key2Finesse Outstanding Volunteer Award which was her first step into becoming a board member. This is now her third year being on Key2Finesse's executive board. Apart from public speaking and volunteering, Prisha has a love for dancing and has been doing so for over 10 years. She is also a part of HOSA, Debate, and PCEP Tamasha, her school's fusion dance team. She is very excited to continue her journey with Key2Finesse this year and can't wait to create new bonds and give back to the community!

SAHASRA YALAVARTY

Board member (2023-present)

Sahasra Yalavarty is a current sophomore at Novi High School and this is her first year as a board member of Key2Finesse. Her journey with Key2Finesse started as a contestant in 2019 for the Gleaners fundraiser. She has contributed to the organization as a volunteer for 3 years and was honored as an "Outstanding Volunteer" in 2020 and 2022. She has also been public speaking since 5th grade on platforms presented to her by Finesse Academy. Sahasra is passionate about dance and has been practicing Bharatanatyam for nearly a decade! In school, she is actively involved in HOSA, Forensics, and she will be an officer for Red Cross Club in her sophomore year. Sahasra is more motivated than ever before to make a difference in her community!

SANJITH SAMBATH

Board member (2023-present)

Sanjith Sambath is a current sophomore at International Academy Okma in Bloomfield Hills. Sanjith first started his journey with Key2Finesse all the way back in 2019, where he helped raise money through the annual Speak the Difference competition. Since then, he has grown tremendously, both as a leader and as a public speaker. Aside from Key2Finesse, Sanjith is a board member and participant in his school's Robotics, Model UN, FBLA, and Economics clubs, as well as having a passion for engineering and economics. He is thrilled to join the Key2Finesse team and help make an impact!

SARVESHA SRUNGAVARAPU

Board member (2022-present)

Sarvesha Srungavarapu is a junior attending Novi High School. Within school, she is extremely involved in the various activities she takes part in including Model United Nations, HOSA, Science Olympiad, and the Novi Girls Tennis team. Bharatnatyam has been a strong passion of hers and she has danced for over nine years. She has also taken part in Taekwondo for about five years, and has worked her way up to being a black belt. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing her viola, and hanging out with family and friends. Now, continuing to serve as a board member of Key2Finesse, she is excited to continue to work with those in need, expand awareness, and do more for her community!

SHIVANI SALWI

Board member (2022-present)

Shivani Salwi is a sophomore at Farmington High School. She participated as a competitor in the Blessings in a Backpack, Easterseals, Gleaners, and Gift of Life fundraisers and volunteered for Angels of Hope last year. Apart from Key2Finesse, Shivani loves to swim competitively and has been doing so since the age of 3. Shivani is her class treasurer and a part of HOSA at her school. She has played the piano for 9 years and the flute for 4 years. Shivani is also on her district's Student Round Table and is a representative for her district. Additionally, Shivani is in her school and district diversity club. Shivani is excited to be on board this year, and looks forward to creating an even bigger impact!

Yashieta SOMANi

Board member (2022-Present)

Yashieta Somani is currently a junior attending Rochester Adams High School. Her journey with Key2Finesse initially began with being a participant in the Speak the Difference competitions, before joining as a dedicated volunteer and then being nominated as a board member. Some of her passions include science, community service, and reading; outside of school, you can find her participating in various clubs or volunteering at different organizations at the board level. As an Executive Board Member for Key2Finesse this year, she is enthusiastic and excited about the organization’s future endeavors and the impact they will create on the community.

MEET OUR DIRECTORS

eesha chigullapally

Board member (2022-present)

Eesha Chigullapally is currently a sophomore at Northville High School. She started her Public Speaking journey the moment she joined Confidence Class and went on to win multiple awards through various competitions. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. She is a part of various activities such as the Student Council, Model UN, Robotics, Choir, and Track. A member of other volunteering clubs, Eesha also enjoys helping in many places such as senior centers and food banks. As a board member, she strives to make a difference in the community each year, from one foundation to the next.

keval shah

Board member (2023-present)

Keval Shah is currently a Junior at North Farmington High School. He has always had a passion for public speaking, and because of this joined Finesse Club four years ago. He is now an enthusiastic Key2Finesse board member, who enjoys volunteering through his leadership positions and clubs in school and out of school such as Junior Optimist, Student Senate, and Teen Advisory Board. Additionally, Keval is involved with Tennis, DECA, and BPA. On Key2Finesse board, he is excited to see what amazing goals the team will achieve in the future!

MEET OUR FOUNDERS

Esha Ghosalkar

Founding Member (2015-Present)

Esha Ghosalkar graduated from Troy High School in 2018 and is currently attending University of Central Florida to pursue pre-medicine. She is the co-founder of Key2Finesse, which was established in the spring of 2015. From a young age, she has been developing her passion for public speaking as a co-captain at her middle school’s Forensics team and co-founding it at Troy High. She took inspiration from her mother, the owner of Finesse Academy, and furthered this passion by conducting workshops about confidence building and public speaking for students around the country through Key2Finesse. To Esha, Key2Finesse is an opportunity for her to connect with students similar to her and impart valuable skills she has learned and found of value. In college, Esha continues to stay involved with Key2Finesse by serving as a mentor for the e-board, helping organize events, and serving as a judge for the speech competition fundraiser. She hopes to continue pursuing this passion even after graduating from UCF next year.

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Chintan Maheshwari

founding Member (2015-2018)

Chintan Maheshwari is a graduate from Detroit Catholic Central High School and a co-founder of Key2Finesse. He is now a sophomore at University of Michigan and he's studying at Ross business school. He has developed a passion for public speaking and has used that passion to win first place at a national speech competition as well as to place in the top ten in the world for HOSA’s Public Speaking competition. He has conducted Confidence Building workshops for underprivileged kids along with Esha. He has also mentored students in their public speaking competitions. He is involved in multiple community service activities, participating in his Temple Youth Group, playing percussion and the keyboard in various concerts across the country, as well as participating and competing in many dance competitions. To Chintan, Key2Finesse is a way that students can learn and refine a skill that is extremely valuable in their life: public speaking. It also allows him to find ways to give back to his community. As he will soon proceed to college, he hopes to pursue a career in business.