Akshaj Nandanavanam

• Technical Sergeant (TSgt): Led and trained junior cadets, promoting discipline and mission readiness
• Aerospace Education NCO: Instructed peers in aerospace principles, providing mentorship and expertise
• 2025 GA Wing Encampment Graduate: Completed intensive leadership, teamwork, and field training
• 2024 CAP Varsity Letter Recipient: Recognized for excellence and dedication in Civil Air Patrol
• General Emergency Services Certification

Competitive Tennis Player: Member of the ALTA West-Oaks Tennis Team and former National-level competitor. Competing in U15 and L6&7 (Advanced Intermediate) tournaments, developing resilience, strategic thinking, mental toughness, and the ability to perform under pressure.

• Partnership Manager in Student-led organization creating arts and crafts to bring comfort and joy to children in foster care and the elderly
• Cultivated and managed key community partnerships, expanding the non-profit's capacity to deliver comfort and joy to children in foster care and the elderly through arts and crafts initiatives.
• Orchestrated fundraising and event logistics to host interactive arts and crafts booths, successfully combating loneliness and fostering meaningful connections.
• Championed the organization's mission by demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse groups of volunteers and recipients.

• Raised $145 to support competition participation
• Strengthened leadership and technical skills through club involvement
• Contributed to monthly community service projects (blanket drive, ornament making, school supplies drive)
• 2025 SkillsUSA Georgia Regional Competitor
• 2025 Varsity Letter Recipient for dedication and achievement
• Active Member, 2025
• Potential Leader in Training (LIT)
• Future 2025 SLSC Competitor

• Gained leadership experience through personal branding initiatives
• Preparing for future state competitions with focus on marketing and entrepreneurship
• Developed marketing and professional skills through chapter activities

Black Belt in Taekwondo: Earned after years of rigorous training, demonstrating perseverance, self-discipline, and resilience. Developed mental toughness under pressure and sharpened leadership skills by mentoring younger students and modeling respect, focus, and determination.

• Fundraised to support chapter activities and competitions
• Competed at state and regional levels in business management and related events
• Developed business, teamwork, and professional skills
• Gained practical experience in business operations, leadership, and career readiness