Krisha Patel

Krisha Patel is a student at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. She is extremely interested in biology and computer science and is passionate about bridging the gender gap in both fields. Her interest in science stems from an early age with experiences with organizations like FIRST, HOSA, Girls Who Code, and ACSL, ultimately providing her with a multitude of opportunities that she is very grateful for. Driven by her gratitude, Krisha also strives to continuously give back to her community and is actively involved with social activism efforts for girls’ voices through organizations like SCAN and NCWIT. She works to empower all youth to share their ideas through a variety of mediums including speeches, talks, performances, videos, social media campaigns, and published text. In the future, Krisha aspires to become a neurologist with an emphasis on supporting mental health initiatives in developing countries. In her free time, she also enjoys dancing, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family!