Our Team
Diya Kar, Founder
Diya Kar is an incoming freshman at UCLA pursuing a major in computational and systems biology. Diya is the founder of JAGGO(RISE UP), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization approaching to form over 35 chapters globally and has established networks with 20 NGOs across India. Diya has built and deployed her mobile application titled MeToo India in 2018 to assist women and underprivileged victims of every background with a voice and an opportunity to succeed to the fullest extent.
Diya’s aspiration to be a refuge to humanity as a physician has caused her to engage in multiple research/internship opportunities at UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital, UCI, Western University, Mount Sinai Hospital, and City of Hope. Aside from research, Diya has also led and participated in many other service-related initiatives including serving as the president of Key Club, CO-FOUNDER of a 501(c) 3 organization known as HealthLoop , and treasurer of a self-made club titled Build. Both organizations strive to make the world a better place by working towards the common goal of assisting/ educating children with illnesses or those who are underprivileged through value added initiatives such as donations, fundraisers, and hands on service projects.
In her free time, Diya loves to practice the discipline of martial arts (taekwondo) which she has been for the last 8 years, meanwhile mentoring other students at the do jang. Diya is is excited to see Jaggo continue to expand its horizons locally/ globally.
Disha Kar, Co-Founder
Step into Jaggo's vibrant world of empowerment, where creativity thrives under the guidance of our visionary co-founder, Disha Kar. A student at the Orange County School of the Arts, she is not just a leader but a catalyst for change, blending compassion and innovation seamlessly.
Fueling her passion for health and wellness, Disha wears many hats—hosting a podcast on nutrition and running a business that provides nutritious meals to local schools. But her commitment goes further as she founded a non profit which is a sanctuary where children flourish through art.
Beyond philanthropy, Disha is a 5-year martial arts veteran and a Bollywood dance enthusiast, celebrating her heritage through movement. Amidst chaos, she finds solace in cultural prayer, grounding herself in tradition.
Driven by optimism and fueled by passion, Disha Kar leads Jaggo towards a future of empowerment. Join her on this journey where every step forward amplifies voices, nurtures creativity, and ignites hope. Welcome to Jaggo—where dreams take flight and possibilities are boundless.
Aditti Patel, Vice President
Aditti Patel is a senior at Valencia High School. In school, Aditti is involved in the International Baccalaureate program and technology program. She is a part of numerous different organizations that range from political and social activism to economics. Some examples of the organizations she is a part of are Economics Education Initiative, GenZHer Magazine, the Lilac Blog, Cliche Teen Journal, and Factivists. In addition to that, Aditti has co-founded her own non profit called Breakthrough MAPS which helps alleviate education disparities in her area.
She is a past Jaggo chapter President and last year’s executive treasurer. Jamie hopes to continue her involvement and activity with Jaggo because Jaggo’s purpose of women empowerment and support of the less fortunate aligns with her passion for community service. Jamie will be attending UCLA in the class of 2025 as an engineering major. She aims to join other women groups such as Society of Women Engineers @UCLA. Other involvements include Circle K (Kiwanis Family) and playing clarinet in the UCLA Bruin Marching Band. In her free time, she loves to eat out with friends, watch Netflix, and do art
Jamie Weisel, Secretary
When she’s not doing those things, she loves to hike and has danced for the past 7 years. Alongside that, she loves to spend time painting or driving down to the beach to watch the sunset. Aditti is passionate about business economics and hopes to become a corporate lawyer in the future.
Another thing Aditti is passionate about is giving back to her community. Aditti is the Vice President of Jaggo for this term and through her role she aims to do pursue her passion of giving back. She plans on helping out the community in any way she can by helping the board organize activities and events to highlight the causes Jaggo cares about.
Sneha Patibandla, Treasurer
Sneha Patibandla is a rising senior at John P. Stevens High School In New Jersey. She is involved in her school’s Theatre Company as the Stage Manager and Vice President as well as numerous business and economics related organizations. Sneha has even co-founded her own nonprofit known as “Youth for Business” through which she hopes to connect students to business opportunities and help spread financial literacy to the underprivileged.
She is interested in studying finance and its intersection with entrepreneurship in the future. Sneha has learned just how important it is for women to have a voice and to have the opportunity to change the world. Coming from an Indian background herself, she found it even more prevalent to get involved after seeing the outreach Jaggo has spread towards girls and women in India through the NGOs they have worked with. She is looking forward to growing Jaggo as a board member and organizing activities that will help to spread the organization’s mission even further!
Amsu Yallalacheruvu, SP Coordinator
My name is Amsu Yallalacheruvu. I am 16 years old and a rising junior at North Allegheny. In school, I participate in key club, DECA, Model UN, & Speech and debate! Outside of school, I enjoy running, dancing, and spending time with my friends and family. My aspirations for jaggo include expanding the branches and increasing participation within the sub-organizations! I’m so excited to work with everyone!
Chelsea Dong, Publicity
Hello, my name is Chelsea, I am from Oxford Academy, and I’m excited to be working with JAGGO this year as Publicity! I have always appreciated using Graphic Design to convey messages and a voice through visuals, and I wish to help encourage other young girls to find their passion in ways that can advocate for themselves and others. I have worked in the past with creating outreach days of STEAM to homeless shelters in my area, helped to develop podcasts for Mental Health, and work as a specialist for #ICANHELP this year. Some fun facts about me are: I have done calligraphy for about 3-4 years now, I like writing and drawing in my free time, and I play piano in my free time.
Kyra Encarnacion, Bulletin Editor
My name is Kyra, I am 17 years old and am living in the Philippines. My pronouns are she/they and I like to join different organizations to help raise awareness on different issues. Being part of Jaggo, I would like to help be an advocate for women’s right and as much as possible help inspire others to do the same. After everything women have faced, not only in the past but also in the present, I realized how women are being treated in our society. Often seen as fragile and are looked down upon. Joining Jaggo and being part of the organization will help me be able to raise awareness on different issues women face and hopefully be able to encourage other people to raise awareness as well. Hopefully, as I grow in this organization, I will be able to do these to the best of my abilities.