Aanya Verma

Started organization BeatHemorrhage to advocate for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and provide a platform for women to speak out about their experiences with PPH. Educates women about maternal health through social media (reaching 1,000+ people online monthly). Partnered with Upstate Hospital’s BestBeginnings classes and Crouse Hospital to provide brochures to all pregnant female patients to educate them about the risks of PPH. Have educated 10,000+ women to date.

Spent 150+ hours immersed in a hospital setting. Engaged in patient interaction: helped women in labor, comforted anxious family members in the ER, escorted people to their appointments, provided patients comfort by listening to them and giving gifts.

Shadowed a plethora of physicians for 140+ hours including an anesthesiologist, general surgeon, family medicine physician, integrative medicine physician, and dentist.

Founded the Red Cross Club at F-M High School, with 80 student members. Educated members about first aid; certified 15+ members in CPR. Organized and led 2 community blood drives individually; raised 125+ units of blood in total. Coordinated and led events at local elementary schools to educate kids. Served 350+ hours.

Selected for Girl Scouts of New York and Pennsylvania GAB and planned in tandem with Girl Scouts to provide opportunities for 118,000+ Girl Scouts in these states. Worked on planning camps, cookie sales, and creating badges. Chosen as keynote speaker for 2025 annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony and Women of Distinction Ceremony.

Led project investigating role of fish oil in reducing paternal obesity. Performed experiments in Dr. Latha Ramalingam's lab for 7 weeks, including RNA isolation and gene expression analyses. Learned how to operate and lead lab experiments and gained experience in the academic field of medicine and science.