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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.

27+ people: 27+ people
2 states: 2 states
4 programs: 4 programs

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The origin

Founders

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

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.

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Dhruv Punia

Co-Founder & Director of Social Media

Dhruv Punia is a high school student passionate about coding, robotics, and making technology accessible to young learners. As Co-Founder and Social Media Director of Code4Change, he helps create a welcoming space where students can explore programming and TEch education without barriers. Outside of Code4Change, Dhruv 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.

Trina Chatterjee

Vice President

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

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Swara Jadhav

Secretary & Python Instructor

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

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Nitin Keshavan

Director of Outreach & Partnerships

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

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Aarav Chauhan

Director of Technology

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

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Dwijesh Gontla

Treasurer & Instructor

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

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Dhruv Yanjarlapati

Director of Fundraising & Partnerships

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

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Who guides us

Advisors

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

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.

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Advisory board growing

More advisors joining soon

The engine

Volunteers

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

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Dwijesh Gontla

InstructorData4Change

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Harshi Bandaru

InstructorPython

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Kalp Doshi

Instructor & Content CreatorCybersecurity & GenAI

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Maya Zreikat

Social Media Volunteer

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Monish Annabheemoju

Teaching Assistant

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Unaysah Ron

Teaching AssistantData4Change

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Saashi Jain

Teaching AssistantPython

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Havish Bejjipuram

Teaching AssistantPython

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Kensley Lovius

Teaching Assistant

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Gyan Padoli

Content Creator

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Kase Chang

Instructor & Teaching AssistantCybersecurity & AI4Change

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Aarav Agarwal

Content Creator

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Vedasri Pacharla

Teaching AssistantData4Change

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Aarya Mishra

Social Media Volunteer

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Charvik Yogaanand

Content Creator

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Navdeep Dasaraju

Teaching AssistantAI4Change

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Harsith Sundara Pandiyan

Content Creator

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Our reach

Where we operate

Our courses run online for students anywhere. State chapters add local community on top.

Global — Online

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Run by our 17 volunteers

Every Code4Change course runs online, so a student in any state or country can join. No chapter required.

3 programs — Python, Data Science, AI
Open to any student, anywhere

Always enrolling

Illinois

Dev Raj

State Director

Chapter Team

Anshu Shesham

Director of Partnerships

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1 chapter member

Georgia

Akshara Kandady

State Director

Chapter forming — positions open

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