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Lead with Purpose
Lead with Purpose
At HAYA, we believe leadership is essential: not just for our community, but for personal growth and lifelong success. Yet no one leads alone. As Swami Vivekananda said, “Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead! If you lose, you can guide!” True leadership means uplifting others and walking a path rooted in purpose.
As a youth-led organization, we rotate leadership roles to give more members the chance to grow: especially those who may not have led before. Through mentorship and real responsibility, we’re building future leaders from within.
Ready to lead? From organizing events to serving on the board, there are many ways to make an impact. Click here to apply!
Founder & President
Founder & President
Saheth earned his B.S.E. in Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan, graduating with high honors and leading the award‑winning UM::Autonomy team. He began his career at SLB and now works at Shell, drawing on field experience across arctic, desert, and offshore environments. In his freetime, Saheth enjoys fencing, flying planes, and cooking.
As HAYA’s President and Founder, Saheth established the organization from the ground up - navigating nonprofit legal incorporation, community outreach, brand identity, partnerships and full event operations to bring the vision to life.
What Saheth loves most about HAYA is the community - seeing members connect, watching leaders grow, and growing alongside them. HAYA has reminded him that strong teams are built through trust, collaboration, and time.
Operations Lead — Lansing Chapter
Operations Lead — Lansing Chapter
Siri Edupuganti
Siri Edupuganti
Siri is a Biology student with a passion for medicine and community building. She helped launch HAYA with her brother, inspired by a desire to create welcoming, meaningful space.
As the Operations Lead for the Lansing Chapter, she oversees local programming and collaborations, focusing on relaxed, inclusive events and service projects that bring the community together.
Outside HAYA, Siri enjoys reading, discovering new music, and is surprisingly skilled at driving manual cars. She also volunteers at her local hospital, where she loves spending time with senior patients and learning from their stories.
Development Lead
Development Lead
Abhi is a final‑year Computer Information Systems student at UMich Flint who loves solving problems and learning new things. He joined HAYA to help build something meaningful while deepening his connection to his heritage.
As Development Lead, he manages the organization’s backend—from nonprofit compliance and infrastructure upkeep to bank accounts and funding logistics.
In his free time, Abhi enjoys gaming and has recently gotten into cooking, bringing the same curiosity to the kitchen that he brings to his technical work.
Art & Communications Lead
Art & Communications Lead
Anjani Ketineni
Anjani Ketineni
Anjani is a third‑year pre‑med student at Michigan State University with a passion for creativity and community. She joined HAYA to help create a space where young Hindu Americans can express themselves and feel connected.
As the Art & Communications Lead, she designs event posters and flyers, shaping the visual identity of the organization.
Outside HAYA, Anjani works in both an ER and a pharmacy, and spends her free time babysitting, traveling, and enjoying live music, festivals, and good books.
Engagement & Fundraising Lead
Engagement & Fundraising Lead
Mahi Gandhi
Mahi Gandhi
Mahi is a Peachtree Ridge High School Junior driven by her faith in Sanatan Dharma. She joined HAYA to build a welcoming space for Hindu youth and connect with her heritage.
As an Engagement and Fundraising Lead, Mahi grows the community and secures resources. She introduces HAYA to new members, presents on Hinduism during discussion meetings, and raises funds for religious events and service projects.
Outside HAYA, Mahi speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati. She is an artist, a science researcher, a tutor, and a three-year BigFuture Ambassador guiding peers through college planning.
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