Youth-Led 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

The people behind Code4Change

Every instructor, mentor and board member here is a volunteer. Most are students themselves — which is exactly why the classes feel different.

32+ volunteers
32+volunteers
5 state chapters
5state chapters
4 programs
4programs
Global team — across states & countries
Globalteam — across states & countries

The origin

Founders

Two students who decided free tech education shouldn't be rare.

Portrait of Tulika Punia

Tulika Punia

Founder, President & Lead Instructor

Tulika Punia is a high school student passionate about making STEM and technology education accessible to everyone. She founded Code4Change to provide middle and high school students with a free, welcoming space to explore programming, artificial intelligence, and data science. A Governor's School of Engineering & Technology (NJ GSET) Scholar, three-time hackathon winner, Wharton High School Data Science Competition Finalist, and Congressional Award Gold Medalist, Tulika is committed to inspiring the next generation of innovators. She has conducted research at Rutgers University and Montclair State University and currently serves as Senior Director with the National STEM Honor Society. With a strong background in robotics and a passion for technology, she believes that STEM & Tech education can empower students to create meaningful change in their communities.

Connect on LinkedIn
Portrait of Dhruv Punia

Dhruv Punia

Co-Founder, Director of Programs & Instructor

Dhruv Punia is a high school student passionate about coding, robotics, and making technology accessible to young learners. As Co-Founder and Director of Programs at Code4Change, he oversees and coordinates all programs offered by the organization, including Python4Change, AI4Change, and Data4Change, while actively spearheading the addition of new initiatives such as a Cybersecurity program. He works closely with instructors to provide support and guidance, and manages program schedules and curriculum to ensure a high-quality learning experience for every student. A two-time hackathon top-3 finalist, Dhruv brings a competitive spirit and a collaborative mindset to everything he does. Outside of Code4Change, he participates in Aerial Drone competitions, Boy Scouts, and travel soccer. He believes that teamwork and creativity can inspire the next generation of innovators.

Who runs it

Leadership Team

The board that keeps programs running, partnerships growing and the lights on.

Portrait of Trina Chatterjee

Trina Chatterjee

Vice President

Trina Chatterjee is a high school student passionate about STEM education and coding.

View bio →
Portrait of Swara Jadhav

Swara Jadhav

Secretary & Python Instructor

Swara Jadhav is a high school student passionate about technology and engineering.

View bio →
Portrait of Nitin Keshavan

Nitin Keshavan

Director of Outreach & Partnerships

Nitin Keshavan is a high school student who is passionate about coding and STEM education.

View bio →
Portrait of Aarav Chauhan

Aarav Chauhan

Director of Technology

Aarav is a high school student passionate about coding, data science, and machine learning.

View bio →
Portrait of Dwijesh Gontla

Dwijesh Gontla

Treasurer & Instructor

I am a sophomore at Gateway College Prep High School in Texas.

View bio →
Portrait of Dhruv Yanjarlapati

Dhruv Yanjarlapati

Director of Fundraising & Partnerships

I am a high school student with a strong interest in technology, finance, and social impact initiatives.

View bio →

Who guides us

Advisors

Professionals from education, technology and the nonprofit world who guide our decisions.

Portrait of Mia Nixon

Mia Nixon

Advisor | Senior Digital Risk Consultant at EY & Founder of AI for Girls Enterprise

Mia Nixon is a Senior Digital Risk Consultant at Ernst & Young.

View bio →

Advisory board growing

More advisors joining soon

The engine

Volunteers

The instructors, teaching assistants, creators, and chapter leaders who run every session.

Showing 25 of 25

Portrait of Harshi Bandaru

Harshi Bandaru

InstructorPython
View bio →
Portrait of Kalp Doshi

Kalp Doshi

Instructor & Content CreatorCybersecurity & GenAI
View bio →
Portrait of Maya Zreikat

Maya Zreikat

Social Media Volunteer
View bio →
Portrait of Monish Annabheemoju

Monish Annabheemoju

Teaching Assistant
View bio →

Unaysah Ron

Teaching AssistantData4Change
View bio →
Portrait of Saashi Jain

Saashi Jain

Teaching AssistantPython
View bio →
Portrait of Havish Bejjipuram

Havish Bejjipuram

Teaching AssistantPython
View bio →
Portrait of Kensley Lovius

Kensley Lovius

Instructor
View bio →
Portrait of Gyan Padoli

Gyan Padoli

Content Creator
View bio →
Portrait of Kase Chang

Kase Chang

Instructor & Teaching AssistantCybersecurity & AI4Change
View bio →
Portrait of Aarav Agarwal

Aarav Agarwal

Content Creator
View bio →
Portrait of Vedasri Pacharla

Vedasri Pacharla

Teaching AssistantData4Change
View bio →

Aarya Mishra

Social Media Volunteer
View bio →
Portrait of Charvik Yogaanand

Charvik Yogaanand

Content Creator
View bio →
Portrait of Navdeep Dasaraju

Navdeep Dasaraju

Teaching AssistantAI4Change
View bio →
Portrait of Harsith Sundara Pandiyan

Harsith Sundara Pandiyan

Content Creator
View bio →
Portrait of Rudra Jhawar

Rudra Jhawar

InstructorCybersecurity4Change
View bio →

State Chapter Team

Illinois

Portrait of Dev Raj

Dev Raj

Illinois State DirectorState Director
View bio →
Portrait of Anshu Shesham

Anshu Shesham

Director of Partnerships
View bio →
Portrait of Arav Kesaria

Arav Kesaria

Director of Operations
View bio →
Portrait of Krrish Jayakumar

Krrish Jayakumar

Director of Outreach
View bio →

Georgia

Portrait of Akshara Kandady

Akshara Kandady

Georgia State DirectorState Director
View bio →

Colorado

Portrait of Mihika Dubey

Mihika Dubey

Colorado State DirectorState Director
View bio →

Washington

Portrait of Varenya Pothukuchi

Varenya Pothukuchi

State DirectorState Director
View bio →

Texas

Portrait of Dwijesh Gontla

Dwijesh Gontla

Texas State DirectorState Director
View bio →

Want to join this team?

We're always looking for instructors, teaching assistants and chapter directors. No experience required — we'll train you.