
Shoham Das
Co-President, 2024-2025
Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: San Jose, California
Semester I joined RISHI: Fall 2022
Post-Grad Plans: Professorship
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Advice to Prospective Members: Find the one social issue you are passionate about and commit yourself to that inequality. Commitment drives meaningful change.
Why I joined RISHI
I joined Project RISHI after witnessing the widespread prevalence of anemia in my hometown in India, a condition that affects countless lives but often goes unnoticed and untreated. The impact of anemia on the health and well-being of the community was profound, leading to a cycle of fatigue, poor productivity, and increased vulnerability to other illnesses. Motivated by a desire to make a tangible difference, I sought out Project RISHI, which at the time had a service initiative dedicated to provide support resources to communities suffering from anemia.