Who We Are
At EmpowerMed, our mission is to equip the next generation with the tools, confidence, and voice to shape the future of healthcare. We create engaging, hands-on experiences for youth that help them understand community health issues and take real action that influences change. By empowering youth to speak up, collaborate, and lead, we’re setting the foundation for a generation where healthcare access expands, awareness deepens, and young voices drive real change.
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Founder
Akshita Bandari co-founded EmpowerMed to improve healthcare access in her community. An ambitious and dedicated student, she actively leads in school clubs such as Key Club and Civics Club. Akshita additionally hopes to pursue a medical career to continue her passion of serving the community. Outside of EmpowerMed, she enjoys pilates, video games, music, and time with friends.
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PR Head
Sarah is a junior at Shaker High School. She aspires to be an architect but joined EmpowerMed because she believes healthcare should be available to all. She is a part of her school's newspaper and hopes to spread awareness about issues that aren’t discussed enough. In her free time, she enjoys painting, writing poetry and lyrics, and spending time with her family.
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Treasurer
Zainab is a junior at Shaker High School. As a high honor roll student, she is passionate about advocating for healthcare and equality for all, especially those that are underserved. She is interested in politics and activism, and hopes to better educate the youth about problems that many people around the world face. In her free time, she enjoys singing, reading, painting, and spending time with family and friends.
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Content Manager
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Outreach Coordinator