Officer Board
Spring 2025
Shreya Sarathy
Hi everyone! I'm Shreya, a fourth-year public health major with a minor in communications and social change and a pre-health certificate. I’m on the pre-medicine track and my dream is to become a pediatrician. I’m also the President of MEDLIFE. When I’m not studying for classes, you can find me cooking, reading, or getting coffee with friends!
Project Sunshine is the first student organization I joined as a freshman, so it is very dear to my heart. Our members are like a tight-knit family, and I have made some lifelong friends here. I love this organization’s mission to bring joy to pediatric patients who are going through difficult times. Our ability to take their minds off their current hardships and bring a smile to their face is something I’m thankful for every day. I'm extremely excited to work alongside the rest of the Project Sunshine family to make a positive impact on these children’s lives!​
Shreya Sarathy
President & Chapter Leader
Lauren Ngo
Hello! My name is Lauren, and I’m a Neuroscience Major with a Social & Behavioral Sciences minor. Some of my hobbies include playing piano, crochet, sewing, basketball, volleyball, and reading!
Project Sunshine is a purposeful and fun org that has allowed me to meet wonderful people and help bring positivity and sunshine to young patients. I’ve known ever since I was a young girl that I wanted to live a life where I can help others to the best of my abilities. I’ve also found along the way that I want to become a doctor so I can achieve this dream through an exciting and fulfilling career. I truly feel that what we do in Project Sunshine is meaningful and I’m proud to be a part of this org!
Lauren Ngo
Secretary
Demi Disla
Hi! My name is Demi, and I’m a third-year Human Dimensions of Organizations major with a Business minor from Cedar Park, Texas! I am also a member of HDOU and Longhorn Puzzle Club. In my free time I enjoy going to concerts, thrifting, and trying out new restaurants.
One of the best parts about being in Project Sunshine has been meeting so many amazing people, all focused on the same great cause. I joined Project Sunshine because I wanted to help make a positive impact on the lives of pediatric patients. I have lots of experience working with children, having worked in afterschool programs, summer camps, and coaching sports. Through these experiences, I have gained an appreciation for the resilience and strength that children possess. Knowing that I can make even a small part of their journey easier is the best part about Project Sunshine!
Demi Disla
Treasurer
Chantelle D'Mello
Hey everyone, my name is Chantelle! I am a fourth year Public Health major with a Health Communication minor on the pre-med track! I am also a member of Women in Medicine and Longhorn Puzzle Club. In my free time (when I’m not watching New Girl) I love to bake, and do anything arts and craftsy!
I joined Project Sunshine because I enjoy working with kids. Through my experience working as a tutor and shadowing a pediatrician, I found that kids are super entertaining and have an interesting outlook on the world! I love the opportunity to work with Project Sunshine and create a positive impact on pediatric patients during a difficult time in their life. I’m looking forward to working with y’all to spread the sunshine!
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Chantelle D'Mello
Events Coordinator
Kethana Uppalapati
Hi everyone! My name is Kethana Uppalapati and I am a third year student pursuing a business honors and biology major. I am also a member of the Natural Sciences Council and Texas Consulting. When I’m not studying, you can find me re-watching Suits for the third time, hanging out with friends, and trying to play pickle ball to the best of my ability.
When I first heard about Project Sunshine and its mission to deliver play to children in hospitals, I was super excited to join! Since then, the experience has only become more and more special as I met the amazing community of kind and driven students part of this organization. Now, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to give back as I continue to be a part of Project Sunshine’s mission of bringing more smiles and laughter to children!
Kethana Uppalapati
Volunteer Coordinator
Paris Apolinar
Hey y’all! My name is Paris from Houston, Texas and I’m a senior Nutritional Sciences major following a Pre-Dental track. In my free time when I’m not studying you will 100% find me at the gym, dancing, listening to music, obsessing over my dog Jaxson, or sipping on a hot cup of tea (even in the summer heat)! One of my major aspirations is to be a Pediatric Dentist:)
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​My passion for working with children started when I took on my first job in high school as a Dance Teacher. I was able to teach kids from 2-16 years old and they all made my job so much fun! I absolutely loved the creative aspect working with children by finding new and unique ways to help them engage and learn the technique in class. Now I have my RDA certification and have been able to work with children at a pediatric dental office and it is just as fun! Through Project Sunshine I hope to continue spreading smiles and sunshine to the children in Austin!
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Paris Apolinar
Social Coordinator
Annaka Vasquez
Hi everyone, my name is Annaka! I am a third year Biology major with a BDP certificate in Children & Society. I’m on the pre-medical track with the aspiration of becoming a pediatrician! I am a TIP Lead Mentor, StudentsCare volunteer, and member of JAMP. In my free time, I enjoy watching films, thrifting with friends, solving puzzles, baking, and running outdoors!
I joined Project Sunshine my first semester because I wanted to become more involved in bringing smiles to pediatric patients in Austin! I did not have any previous experience in the pediatric field, but Project Sunshine has helped me to learn more about the field, with unique perspectives from members and guest speakers! Being able to directly impact pediatric patients through volunteer events alongside other dedicated members has been my favorite part of Project Sunshine. There is genuinely never a dull moment because of the tight-knit community that has been fostered. Most importantly, being part of Project Sunshine has made me more passionate about working as a pediatrician one day, and carry on the mission of spreading joy to the lives of pediatric patients.
Annaka Vasquez
Public Relations
Anagha Sreenivasan
Hey everyone! My name is Anagha, and I’m a first-year Biology major with a Business minor on the pre-med track! I’m from Houston, Texas, and in my free time, I love to listen to music, read, bake, and spend time with family and friends!
I joined Project Sunshine because I loved the organization’s mission of making a positive difference in the lives of pediatric patients. As an aspiring pediatric specialist, I absolutely love working with kids and getting to see their strength and personalities shine through! My dream to become a doctor started with my little brother, who was diagnosed with food allergies when he was really little. Seeing the way his doctors helped him inspired me to dedicate my life to doing the same! I’m so grateful for the community I’ve found in Project Sunshine and the opportunity to bring joy to some amazing kids!
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Anagha Sreenivasan
Recruitment Officer