Aarthi Palaniappan, Director of Strategic Initiatives, is a senior at Herricks High School. Aarthi plays the bassoon and flute, dances, and sings. Aarthi is a member of her school's Student Government, Science Olympiad club, and Mathletes club. In her free time, she enjoys stitching plushies, watching Netflix shows, and solving jigsaw puzzles with her friends.

School: Herricks High School

Hometown: Long Island, New York

Fun fact: My favorite color is maroon!

Interests: Economics, entrepreneurship, healthcare, dance, volunteering

Favorite Quote: "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising everytime we fall" - Nelson Mandela