Akshat Mehta
President
Akshat Mehta
About me
I am a junior at Cupertino High School, and as the president of YAPA Kids, I lead the executive team in achieving all our goals and ensuring the success of the program. Also, as we work to establish ourselves in the global community, I focus on big-picture initiatives that have major impacts on our future.
Why do you like helping out YAPA Kids?
I enjoy working at YAPA Kids because I'm able to give back to my community, and grow as a person at the same time. It has been one of the most rewarding opportunities I've been a part of, as I've developed teaching and leadership skills. At the same time, I have seen a tangible impact of the work I've done, which bolsters me to further continue to make a difference.
What have you learned from your experiences at YAPA Kids?
I’ve learned the importance of super effective communication, both with the students and other teachers. Being very clear has been super important so everyone understands what is being taught, and I think that teaching more has made me much better at interacting with others.