Prisha Chheda

<p class="p1">Prisha Chheda is a systems thinker, artist, and social impact builder. Once set on becoming an astrophysicist, she recently “broke up” with space and is now pursuing environmental policy, a shift sparked by leading initiatives like <i>Food for Needy</i>, <i>GreenCycle</i>, and <i>Cook and Serve</i>, and witnessing climate change firsthand in Antarctica. A Rise finalist, LIYSF scholar, science fair top 13, ARISS contributor, and school President, she’s also a poet, composer, and visual artist working on a debut poetry collection. Her work blends structure and feeling, driven by one question: <i>how do we build systems that serve people and planet?</i></p>