Get to Know the Team!

Shailesh Nagalingam

My name is Shailesh Nagalingam, and I’m a 19-year-old student at UC Berkeley. I’m passionate about building scalable tech solutions that have a positive impact on communities. Outside of my studies, I’ve founded Orion Nav Systems, a company focused on transforming urban mobility. What drew me to KVU is the chance to give back by connecting local nonprofits with talented student volunteers who are eager to make a difference. I’m excited to continue building systems that help empower others and create lasting change in our communities.

Aryan Vij

Hey I'm Aryan, and I'm a student at UC Berkeley. I'm really passionate about building products and solutions from the ground-up that can benefit the community around me, may it be technical or non-technical. I've always enjoyed using my free time to help those around me, and being at KVU truly allows me to make a large impact by providing non-profit organizations with great talent to solve their needs, but also giving students a fruitful learning experience through these volunteering acts.

Shelbie Porter

My name is Shelbie Porter, I'm 16 and I go to Liberty High School. I run track both for my school and a club. I'm a part of KVU because I was drawn to its purpose to create easier connections between nonprofits and school clubs to both better the club involvement in our community and the community itself!

Samuel Ayeni

My name is Samuel Ayeni and I attend Frontier High School. I'm 16 years old and I love to play music. I'm part of my school's marching and concert ensembles, and I also play tennis. What drew me to KVU was the opportunity to partner with nonprofit organizations while also getting the clubs and volunteering groups at various schools more involved in the community.

Daniel Yuan

My name is Daniel Yuan. I am a 17 year old at Stockdale High School. I play viola for both my school orchestra and the youth symphony. I was drawn to KVU because I want to help make the community a better place and help out both nonprofits and school clubs.

My name is Olivia Castillo, and I am currently 16 years old. I am a senior at Liberty High School in Bakersfield, CA. I play varisty tennis for Liberty, and I am president of the Business Innovation Club on campus. As a high school student participating in clubs, I believe in KVU's purpose to create easy access for school clubs and NGOs to work together to better the community. I am excited to work with such a wonderful team and see how KVU skyrockets volunteering opportunities.

Anmol Bajwa

My name is Anmol Bajwa. I am 18 years old, and I recently graduated from Independence High school and am currently attending UC Berkeley. I was president of my school’s Asian Student Union and participated in its many community service clubs. I was drawn to KVU because it provides accessible volunteering opportunities for students across Kern County, which is exciting to be a part of!

Jared Tan

My name is Jared Tan, I'm 18 years old, and I recently graduated from Independence High School and attend UC Merced. I love to play basketball and the violin! I was drawn to KVU because I wanted to become a part of something bigger that could benefit my community as a whole.

Izyan Ali

My name is Izyan Ali and I'm 18 years old. I graduated from Independence High School and currently attend Washington University in St. Louis on the PreMed track to become a Neurosurgeon. I will be majoring in Biology in the Neuroscience pathway. I joined KVU because it is a great program that helps me to reach my goal of helping the youth of Bakersfield and guiding them in a direction that better serves the community.

Idhika Nagalingam

My name is Idhika Nagalingam. I'm 16 years old, and I am a senior at Stockdale High School. I'm in Virtual Enterprise, and I'm the Speech President of Forensics. I joined KVU because I believe that volunteers and nonprofits are the backbone of our community, and when we connect them we connect our community as a whole.