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Meet The Team

Patrick Lee
Co-Curator
Patrick Lee is a current senior at California High School who is planning to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. As one of the co-curators for TEDxSanRamon: Reaching for the Stars, he is most excited to see all the speakers come together and talk about this year’s theme. In his free time, he enjoys running, biking to the City Center to relax and hang out with his friends, and build custom mechanical keyboards.
Patrick Lee is a current senior at California High School who is planning to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. As one of the co-curators for TEDxSanRamon: Reaching for the Stars, he is most excited to see all the speakers come together and talk about this year’s theme. In his free time, he enjoys running, biking to the City Center to relax and hang out with his friends, and build custom mechanical keyboards.

Ronit Prakash
Co-Curator
Ronit Prakash is a current senior at California High School. Having grown up watching TED videos, he's super excited to be working on TEDxSanRamon’s second event. Outside of school, Ronit loves to run, watch stand up comedy, and meet new people. He's looking forward to a great year!
Ronit Prakash is a current senior at California High School. Having grown up watching TED videos, he's super excited to be working on TEDxSanRamon’s second event. Outside of school, Ronit loves to run, watch stand up comedy, and meet new people. He's looking forward to a great year!

Anshul Chennavaram
Co-Head of Communications
Meet Anshul Chennavaram, a driven and accomplished senior at California High School who will be attending UCLA in the fall semester of 2023. Inspired by some of the most brilliant speakers from TED during his formative years, Anshul is passionate about using the power of speech to bring people together and shape ideas and realities. For the second year in a row, he's playing a crucial role at the heart of the TEDxSanRamon family, ensuring the event's success and promoting a sense of community among the attendees. When he's not busy with academic pursuits, you'll find Anshul at the local library, reading books and tutoring students. He's also an avid biker and enjoys snacking on Trader Joe's Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips.
Meet Anshul Chennavaram, a driven and accomplished senior at California High School who will be attending UCLA in the fall semester of 2023. Inspired by some of the most brilliant speakers from TED during his formative years, Anshul is passionate about using the power of speech to bring people together and shape ideas and realities. For the second year in a row, he's playing a crucial role at the heart of the TEDxSanRamon family, ensuring the event's success and promoting a sense of community among the attendees. When he's not busy with academic pursuits, you'll find Anshul at the local library, reading books and tutoring students. He's also an avid biker and enjoys snacking on Trader Joe's Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips.

Shruti Kale
Co-Head of Communications
Hi, my name is Shruti and I’m a senior at California High School. I love learning new things everyday, and I always look to TEDx for inspiration.
Hi, my name is Shruti and I’m a senior at California High School. I love learning new things everyday, and I always look to TEDx for inspiration.

Alyssa Yu
Co-Head of Communications
Alyssa is a junior at Cal High who enjoys softball, piano, and reading sci-fi. When not in school or playing softball, she can be found either keeping up with the MLB and the Golden State Warriors or starting a new crafting project. She's most excited to see the speakers make the theme come to life during TEDxSanRamon 2023.
Alyssa is a junior at Cal High who enjoys softball, piano, and reading sci-fi. When not in school or playing softball, she can be found either keeping up with the MLB and the Golden State Warriors or starting a new crafting project. She's most excited to see the speakers make the theme come to life during TEDxSanRamon 2023.

Fiona Peng
Head of Finance
Fiona is a senior at Dougherty Valley High School planning on studying the intersection between Cognitive Science and Computer Science. She is passionate about fostering the open sharing of personal stories and diverse perspectives within her community. She is a huge foodie who loves running, horticulture, fashion, and baking!
Fiona is a senior at Dougherty Valley High School planning on studying the intersection between Cognitive Science and Computer Science. She is passionate about fostering the open sharing of personal stories and diverse perspectives within her community. She is a huge foodie who loves running, horticulture, fashion, and baking!

Viranshi Jobanputra
Co-Head of Communications
Viranshi Jobanputra is currently a junior at California High School. Growing up around people who have always taught her to reach for the stars, Ted talks have always been something that has allowed her to expand her knowledge on the people and world around her. She is extremely excited to work on TedxSR and help branch out ideas and connect the community together. Outside of school, Viranshi loves reading, spending time with friends and family, and swimming.
Viranshi Jobanputra is currently a junior at California High School. Growing up around people who have always taught her to reach for the stars, Ted talks have always been something that has allowed her to expand her knowledge on the people and world around her. She is extremely excited to work on TedxSR and help branch out ideas and connect the community together. Outside of school, Viranshi loves reading, spending time with friends and family, and swimming.

Nithyasri Palanisamy
Website Coordinator
Nithyasri is a current junior at California High School. She has a strong desire to understand the diverse perspectives and life experiences of individuals, with a particular focus on those within her local community. Outside of school, she enjoys playing the guitar, listening to music, and hanging out with her friends.
Nithyasri is a current junior at California High School. She has a strong desire to understand the diverse perspectives and life experiences of individuals, with a particular focus on those within her local community. Outside of school, she enjoys playing the guitar, listening to music, and hanging out with her friends.

Shawn Reznikov
Head of Publicity
Hey everyone! My name is Shawn and I’m so excited to be the Head of Publicity for TEDxSanRamon! I’m currently a senior and plan on attending UCLA next year studying data science. In my free time I love to play soccer and hang out with friends. I can’t wait to be inspired by our speakers this year!
Hey everyone! My name is Shawn and I’m so excited to be the Head of Publicity for TEDxSanRamon! I’m currently a senior and plan on attending UCLA next year studying data science. In my free time I love to play soccer and hang out with friends. I can’t wait to be inspired by our speakers this year!

Dylan Burlingame
Head of Production
Dylan Burlingame is happy to be joining the TEDX San Ramon team as the Head of Production. Dylan is overseeing all aspects of technology and production design, and cannot wait to help with this event. Dylan has past experience with video filming and editing, light and sound design, technical theatre, and themed entertainment. Dylan would like to thank his entire crew, family, and friends for their support.
Dylan Burlingame is happy to be joining the TEDX San Ramon team as the Head of Production. Dylan is overseeing all aspects of technology and production design, and cannot wait to help with this event. Dylan has past experience with video filming and editing, light and sound design, technical theatre, and themed entertainment. Dylan would like to thank his entire crew, family, and friends for their support.
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