The people behind TYA

Tarika Yellaula

Founder of Telugu Youth of America and part of the team that launched TYA's community-first vision.

Tanvika Yellaula

Founding member who helped shape the early energy and identity of the organization.

Sanjana Chekuri

Founding leader focused on building belonging, cultural connection, and youth-centered community experiences.

Siddharth Shamshabad

Founding leader who helped shape the early direction, community energy, and growth of TYA.

Shashank

Founding team member who helped build the early community presence and momentum behind TYA.

Tarika Yellaula

President

Helps lead TYA's national direction, community-building, and cultural programming.

Tanvika Yellaula

President

Supports TYA's mission through leadership, outreach, and youth-focused initiatives.

Snigdha Vemuri

Vice President

Supports operations, coordination, and national board planning across TYA programs.

Siddhartha Reddy Pullannagari

Vice President

Helps guide youth engagement, community outreach, and organizational growth.

Mohit Kodavati

Event Coordinator

Coordinates programming and supports event execution for TYA gatherings.

Ranjith

Event Coordinator

Works with the events team to help organize and deliver community-centered experiences.

Poornima Baddam

Legal

Supports TYA with legal and organizational guidance.

Aishwarya Vela

Treasurer

Oversees treasury responsibilities and helps keep TYA financially organized.

Ansh

Marketing Chair

Leads marketing efforts and helps communicate TYA events and initiatives.

Bhavishya

Marketing Chair

Supports national marketing direction and helps grow visibility for TYA programming and community initiatives.

Preetam

Secretary

Supports board coordination, communication, and organizational follow-through.

Anish

Secretary

Helps support communication and administrative coordination for the board.