Meet the Team
Dignity. Health. Empowerment. Every step of Her way.
Get to know the faces behind our amazing mission.

Vice President
Aileen Zuaznabar
Aileen is a tenth grader at Steinbrenner High School who is passionate about ensuring that every person's story is heard and women feel empowered. She joined In Her Shoes because she believes that when you are in a position to help others, it is important to give your best- so that one day, those you've helped can go on to help others too. Outside of In Her Shoes, Aileen enjoys competitive swimming, playing in orchestra, and lives by the words of Ella Fitzgerald: "It isn't where you come from, it's where you're going that counts."

President
Ankita Dutta
Ankita is a tenth grader at Steinbrenner High School who is passionate about women's health and empowerment. She started her journey in women's health and advocacy in 7th grade with a period poverty awareness movement. She then founded In Her Shoes in 2024 to grow her passion and help raise awareness through her communtiy. She hopes to take this journey with her for years to come and see her project grow and prosper. Outside of women's health and empowerment, Ankita loves dancing and drawing.

Co-Treasurer
Ananya Bontha
Ananya Bontha is a Sophomore at Steinbrenner High School in Lutz, FL. She hopes to empower women and work with her team to create a change in society as we see it. Her hobbies include reading, playing her violin, and fencing! A quote she lives by is, "If you want to success, double your failure rate." by Tom Watson.

Secretary, Blog Writer
Renee Qiang
Renee is a 10th grader at Steinbrenner High School who is devoted to empowering the women in her community. She joined In Her Shoes because she hopes to make a positive impact from ideas she is passionate about. Renee believes In Her Shoes will flourish and expand to make a greater difference. She enjoys playing volleyball and going to the beach in her free time and stands by the quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

Co-Historian
Varshika Ram
Varshika is a 11th grader at Steinbrenner High School who is passionate about supporting others and creating safe spaces for everyone. She joined In Her Shoes because she believes in empowering voices that often go unheard. Varshika enjoys crocheting and hanging out with friends, and she believes that kindness and empathy can create real change.

Co-Treasurer, Blog Writer
Jazmin Robles
Jazmin is a 10th grader, currently attending Steinbrenner High School. She joined In Her Shoes because she is passionate about women’s health rights, and is set on advocating for the representation of all women. In her free time you will either find her playing with herinstruments, reading, or rolling on the mats, doing Jiu-Jitsu. She personally believes, and lives by, the quote: “You are the author of your own story. If you don’t like the chapter, write a new one.”

Board Member, Blog Writer
Ishanvi Sabniveesu
Ishanvi is a 10th grader at Steinbrenner High School passionate about menstrual justice, health equity, and innovation. She joined In Her Shoes to help combat period poverty and uplift overlooked voices in women's health. Alongside her advocacy and science research, Ishanvi also enjoys exploring business and finance, believing that sustainable change starts with both compassion and strategy.

Co-Historian
Manasvi Komaragiri
Manasvi is a 10th grader at Steinbrenner High School who’s passionate about giving back to her community. She joined In Her Shoes because she saw it as a great way to make a difference and support others. Outside of school, she loves baking and playing volleyball. She also believes everyone deserves to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities to succeed.

Board Member
Ayati Kotha
Ayati is a 10th grader at Steinbrenner High School who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. She joined In Her Shoes because she wanted to grow and contribute to meaningful change. Her future goal is to become a doctor. She enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with friends, and believes that compassion and hard work are essential to achieving her goals.

Board Member
Vera Suri
Vera is a 10th grader at Steinbrenner High School and a board member for In Her Shoes. She's passionate about women's rights which is why being on the team is so important to her, making an impact for women worldwide. Outside of this team, you can find her playing tennis of spending time with the people she loves.

Blog Writer
Nivethashree Alagappan
Nivethashree is an 11th grader at Steinbrenner High School who is really passionate about mental health and equality. She joined In Her Shoes because she wants to help raise awareness and support for causes that matter a lot to her. She's had the chance to perform at Carnegie Hall and hasmalso tutored others. Her future goal is to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). In her free time, she enjoys playing the violin, singing, and writing.

Blog Writer
Shirin Kaur Kohli
Shirin is a 10th-grade student at Steinbrenner High School with a deep passion for women's empowerment and health advocacy. She joined In Her Shoes to help drive meaningful conversations and change. As the Food Editor for The Oracle newspaper, Shirin blends creativity with purpose, using her voice to inform and inspire. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and exploring diverse cultures through cuisine. She believes in the power of storytelling to challenge norms and amplify unheard voices.