Akshaya Venkatesh

Akshaya Venkatesh is a sophomore at University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign, Chicago majoring in Environmental Economics & Policy. She is a social entrepreneur who uses technology to advocate for social good and make a positive impact on her community. Through her non-profit CultivaidUS (www.cultivaidus.org), Akshaya empowers young people and communities to take action on climate change and food waste through collaboration. She is creating a new narrative that emphasizes the urgency of reducing GHG emissions and minimizing food waste, promoting a culture of sustainability that prioritizes environmental protection and social responsibility.