2020 BOARD
Name - Position
COORDINATOR – ALISA DAS
SECRETARY – ASHLESHA MISHRA
TREASURER – MUKTA MISHRA
CO-OUTREACH MANAGER – MEGHA MISHRA
CO-OUTREACH MANAGER – ARUSHI DASH
ADVISOR – SIBANI DAS
ARUSHI DASH
Co-Outreach Manager
I am 14 years old, and I swim competitively, take piano lessons, am part of NCL, and run a non-profit organization called HelpEduc8! I am so honored to be a part of Odia Seattle Youth. I feel this role is an opportunity for me to improve my time management and writing skills. The knowledge that I’ve gained over the years will prove itself useful when it comes time for me to organize and host fundraisers and other cultural events.
ALISA DAS
Group Lead
I am currently a sophomore at the University of Washington working my way towards Law School. I have always enjoyed fostering the Odia in me from learning the language and customs to participating in cultural activities. My family has an active role in the Odia NW community and I hope to follow in that path, in supporting and helping grow the Odia youth community.
ASHLESHA MISHRA
Secretary
I am 15 years old and I thoroughly enjoy executing leadership roles. I learn Odissi dance under Guru Dr. Ratna Roy and have performed in Odisha’s international dance festivals multiple times. Born in India, I spent part of my childhood around Indian, and Odisha culture. I feel highly privileged to be the Secretary of OSY for a second time. This will be a functional time to use my practice of organizing and increase the quality of my work. I hope that I will continue to greatly serve and fulfill this job to help OSY grow.
ASHLESHA MISHRA
Secretary
I am 14 years old and I thoroughly enjoy executing leadership roles. I learn Odissi dance under Guru Dr. Ratna Roy and have performed in Odisha’s international dance festivals multiple times. Born in India, I have spent part of my childhood around Indian, and Odisha culture. I feel highly privileged to be the secretary of Odia Seattle Youth. This will be a functional time to use my practice of organizing from past years and increase the standards of my note-taking skills. I hope that I will be able to greatly serve and fulfill this job and responsibly record meeting minutes, help plan events, and organize Odia Youth Group documents.
MEGHA MISHRA
Co-Outreach Manager
I am a 15 year old high school student in the greater Seattle Area. I hope to use my experiences in communication and logistics to aid me in networking for OSY this year. I value transparency and development in organizations and hope to establish means that will push OSY to its fullest potential for the future. Other than OSY, I have worked with Seattle Theatre Group and the National Center for Restorative Justice. When I am not working in outreach, I enjoy playing the guitar, dancing, and painting.
MEGHA MISHRA
Co-Outreach Manager
I am a 15 year old high school student in the greater Seattle Area. I hope to use my experiences in communication and logistics to aid me in networking for OSY this year. I value transparency and development in organizations and hope to establish means that will push OSY to its fullest potential for the future. Other than OSY, I have worked with Seattle Theatre Group and the National Center for Restorative Justice. When I am not working in outreach, I enjoy playing the guitar, dancing, and painting.
SIBANI DAS
Advisor
I am a MD-MHA student from UW, have done Odissi dance, and come from a very active family in the Odia community, from convening OSA 2012 to Odia community leadership, Ratha Yatra to Dussehra. Having been part of the PNW Odia community and culture growing up, I am really looking forward to building, growing, and strengthening our Odia youth community.
ASHLESHA MISHRA
Secretary
I am 15 years old and I thoroughly enjoy executing leadership roles. I learn Odissi dance under Guru Dr. Ratna Roy and have performed in Odisha’s international dance festivals multiple times. Born in India, I spent part of my childhood around Indian, and Odisha culture. I feel highly privileged to be the Secretary of OSY for a second time. This will be a functional time to use my practice of organizing and increase the quality of my work. I hope that I will continue to greatly serve and fulfill this job to help OSY grow.
ASHLESHA MISHRA
Secretary
I am 14 years old and I thoroughly enjoy executing leadership roles. I learn Odissi dance under Guru Dr. Ratna Roy and have performed in Odisha’s international dance festivals multiple times. Born in India, I have spent part of my childhood around Indian, and Odisha culture. I feel highly privileged to be the secretary of Odia Seattle Youth. This will be a functional time to use my practice of organizing from past years and increase the standards of my note-taking skills. I hope that I will be able to greatly serve and fulfill this job and responsibly record meeting minutes, help plan events, and organize Odia Youth Group documents.
MUKTA MISHRA
Treasurer
I am 15 years old and a strong believer in community service. I have lived in the Seattle area my whole life and have been with the Odia community a long time too. I love to be active and involved in whatever I do, especially my community. I look forward to continue being a contributing member on the OSY Board for a long time, and I hope my ideas will help to make the OSY community a better place!
MUKTA MISHRA
Treasurer
I am 15 years old and a strong believer in community service. I have lived in the Seattle area my whole life and have been with the Odia community a long time too. I love to be active and involved in whatever I do, especially my community. I look forward to continue being a contributing member on the OSY Board for a long time, and I hope my ideas will help to make the OSY community a better place!
