Aditi Kooram Tirumala

Dottie Rose Foundation empowers girls by bridging the gender gap in technology through inclusive, hands-on computer science education. Backstage Pass: Theater & Tech summer camp at UNC Charlotte & StatStars Sports Analytics summer camp at John C Smith University, both designed to empower through immersive experiences in technology, media, sports, and design.

• Assisted campers with interactive activities including media creation, game stat analysis, and custom jersey design.
• Supported instructors and program staff during workshops, team sessions, and hands-on STEM projects.
• Guided students on educational field trips, including tour of the UNCC campus and a visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
• Fostered creativity, teamwork, and confidence in a fun, inclusive learning environment focused on bridging gender gaps in STEM.

Hope Street Food Pantry's mission is to remove barriers to food access, and ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. Everyone deserves access to food, dignity, and respect.

• Packing grocery bags for upcoming food distributions.
• Assisting with weekly food distribution to individuals and families in need.

1CAN is a place where anyone can go to obtain non-perishable food items without having to fill out forms or qualify.

• Packed blessing box keeper bins.
• Assisted with warehouse organization and grocery shopping.

Beds for Kids's mission is to provide beds and essential furniture to children and their families in need.

• Volunteer at the warehouse by cleaning gently used furniture that was donated and making it ready for delivery.
• Assisted in delivering beds and furniture to families requiring support.

• Built and programmed a robot using Python to respond to sensor input.
• Gained hands-on experience in robotics and coding logic.
• Earned a digital badge for completing the program and demonstrating core programming skills.