Divyasri aims to spend every day satiating her gluttonous desire for learning. A conscientious and creative soul, she loves to explore subjects ranging from philosophy—which quite literally translates to love of wisdom—to literature, theater, and music.

Witnessing the chaoticism of the Queens, NY community and the frequent entanglements of local youth with crime, Divyasri is proud of her advocacy for provisions within the juvenile justice system, which she proposed to the NYC Family Court. Divyasri also serves as president of her school’s drama club, in which she writes and performs plays about community issues and prioritizing youth voices. Last year, she even had the chance to write a play later performed by professional Broadway actors. As the choreographer for her school’s South Asian dance team, Divyasri further explores her love for performance and spreads diverse cultures of the Indian subcontinent to her peers via dance. Divyasri also loves to sing. From classical, to jazz, to her own songs, Divyasri finds solemnity and reflection in music, which led her to being a winner in the 2024 National YoungArts jazz vocal competition. Next on Divyasri’s journey is career exploration at the nationwide renowned law firm, Wilson Elser.

Divyasri’s Nepali-American upbringing led her to find great comfort in community. She believes that community, education, and art should be key pillars of every adolescent’s life, and intends to further teenage wellness by pursuing a career in family/juvenile law.