Student-led • Community-rooted • Future-focused

About Prospera.

Prospera helps middle school students explore academic subjects and career pathways early, through workshops that are clear, interactive, and built for younger learners.

Our mission

We introduce students to subjects, skills, and career pathways they are often not exposed to until high school.

Our vision

We want students to feel more prepared, informed, and excited about their future educational and career opportunities.

How we work

Each workshop is interactive, beginner-friendly, and activity-based, with presentations, discussions, simulations, and Q&A.

Why it matters

Early exposure builds confidence, makes advanced subjects feel approachable, and helps students discover what interests them sooner.

Core values

Accessibility, curiosity, leadership, innovation, and community guide every workshop and partnership.

Community partners

We work with libraries, schools, community centers, and youth organizations to bring learning into more spaces.

Founders and executive board

Prospera is led by a student executive board with clearly defined responsibilities.

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Jeet ShahPresident

Leads the organization, sets long-term goals, and represents Prospera publicly.

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Ishaan PotdarVice President

Supports internal operations, keeps projects moving, and steps in when needed.

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Vihan HawaldarSecretary

Manages outreach, schedules, enrollment counts, attendance, and records.

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Pravith VenkatTreasurer

Tracks budgets, expenses, income, and fundraising efforts.

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Jhair CarranzaDirector of Marketing

Creates promotional material, manages social media, and helps build awareness.

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Nandish PanchalWebmaster

Maintains the website, updates content, and keeps the site accessible.