Our Team

Meet the passionate leaders driving PeerBridge's mission to transform mental health support worldwide.

Executive Team

Founders & Directors

Leading PeerBridge's strategic vision and coordinating global operations across 10+ countries.

  • Founder & Executive Director: Haruka Tamura
  • Vice Executive Directors: Sahasra Vasireddy, Yogesh Damala
  • Secretary: Irakli Tatanashvili
  • Treasurer: Aditi Amarnath

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Technology Team

Current Team
  • Director: Zoe Xue
  • AI Director: Iris Yu
  • Web Director: Sameer Rao
  • Platform Director: Rayane Rousseau
  • Lead Developer: Shahan Khan
Description
  • Open Roles: Developers
  • Build:
    • A peer-matching forum for youth with similar cultural backgrounds
    • AI chatbots fine-tuned for cultural sensitivity
    • A platform to raise awareness and increase accessibility
  • Ideal for coders, UI/UX enthusiasts, AI lovers, and platform builders!

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Research Team

Current Team
  • Director: Joel Raj
  • Vice Director: Manvit Aaku
Description
  • Open Roles: Researchers
  • Lead efforts to gather data on cultural influences on mental health stigma.
  • Develop culturally specific resources and propose ways to shift social environments.
  • Ideal for those interested in social science, psychology, mental health, or data collection.

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Social Media Team

Current Team
  • Director: Anushree Shrestha
  • Vice Director: Prachi Padhy
Description
  • Open Roles: Video Creators (TikTok, YouTube, Reels), Creative Designers
  • Create engaging content to:
    • Promote events and campaigns
    • Showcase our work and community
    • Spark meaningful conversations on mental health
  • Perfect for storytellers, editors, and those passionate about impact through content.

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Outreach Team

Current Team
  • Director: Sritu Yadav
Description
  • Open Roles: 2 Members
  • Support podcast + workshop outreach.
  • Connect with youth voices, professors, professionals, and experts worldwide.
  • Help us host impactful podcasts and workshops on culture & mental health.
  • Best for those skilled in cold-emailing, networking, and broadening perspectives.

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Communications Team

Current Team
  • Director: Yagnam Patel
  • Blog/Article Director: Jannah
  • Editor: Pradhyumna
  • Writers: Malayla, Neev

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Description
  • Open Roles: 2 Discord Managers
  • Help foster meaningful, cross-cultural conversations among youth.
  • Goal: build and sustain 500+ engaged members this summer.
  • Great fit for Discord enthusiasts, community builders, and global connectors.

Programs Team

Current Team
  • Programs Co-Directors: Soore Shiyanbola, Sheryl Guduri
  • Conference Director: Irakli Tatanashvili
  • Podcast Director: Bonnie Li
  • Workshop Director: Himal Subedi
  • Regional Events Director: Oviya Kathirvel
Description
  • Conference Team: Plans our annual mental health conference with keynotes & breakout sessions.
  • Podcast Team: Produces biweekly episodes featuring global voices and practical insights.
  • Workshop Team: Designs and facilitates monthly interactive workshops on mental health topics.
  • Regional Events Team: Hosts in-person events worldwide to foster local engagement and advocacy.

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Join Our Team!

We're always looking for passionate students to join our mission. Multiple positions available across all divisions.

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