Jothika Amuth

Passion drives everything I do—whether it's leading student organizations, supporting community initiatives, or launching projects that make a real impact. As a student at New Hope-Solebury High School, I take pride in leadership roles, both in school and beyond. From working with the Delaware Valley Food Pantry, to starting a club dedicated to raising funds for pediatric cancer research, I'm committed to creating positive change. Additionally, I've helped raise $12,500 for suffering families in Sri Lanka, and other causes globally, reinforcing my belief that small actions can lead to big differences. I thrive on collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving to turn ideas into reality. Always looking for ways to grow and contribute, I'm excited to continue making an impact wherever I go.

Delaware Valley Food Pantry: 

• Volunteer Coordinator- Make volunteer schedules, Ensure each shift has enough people, Handle cancellations + replacements, Send reminders before shifts, Share instructions + expectations, Answer questions, and Be welcoming and approachable
• Youth Volunteer Trainer- Explain responsibilities clearly, Demonstrate tasks step-by-step, Make sure they understand safety procedures, Create Training Sessions during non-pantry hours to train volunteers, Welcome student volunteers and introduce them to others, Be friendly, patient, and supportive, and Encourage questions
• Weekly Volunteer- Volunteer in-person weekly every Saturday for 2 hours, Greet clients and provide a welcoming, supportive environment, Check in clients and manage the sign-in process, Organize and maintain detailed records and tracking sheets, Assist with client questions, and Support smooth flow of operations to keep everything running efficiently

Founder of Beyond the Headlines:

• A youth-led nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness and funding for underserved global and local causes. Created to turn compassion into action by educating others, mobilizing students, and organizing service initiatives, Fundraises through campaigns, partnerships, and events to support communities in need, Operates with a structured leadership board, organized roles, and strategic planning to maximize impact, Encourages student leadership, civic engagement, and social responsibility, Helps build empathy, global awareness, and meaningful community change, $12,500 total raised for a variety of causes, including flood victims, suffering families of the Sri Lankan economic crisis, eye surgeries for impoverished people in India, and more!

Exelon STEM Academy Honor:

• The Exelon STEM Academy is a highly competitive, free summer 2025 program hosted by one of the nation’s leading energy companies, designed to develop future female leaders in engineering, innovation, and sustainability. I was selected as one of only 50 high school students from more than 800 applicants, gaining access to elite mentorship, advanced STEM learning, and real-world industry experience.
• My team of 3 total students created a community-focused microgrid design to strengthen energy reliability and equity while creating a meaningful impact in a community of Philadelphia, and our project earned the program’s distinguished Empowering Communities Award, which included monetary recognition and formal presentation of our proposal to Exelon leadership. This honor not only validated the impact of our work, but also highlighted our project as a meaningful contribution toward advancing resilient, community-driven energy solutions.

Collegeboard Award:

• AP Scholar Award

Girl's Varsity Tennis Awards:

• 1st All Team Position for 2024 and 2025 Seasons
• Rookie of the Year for the 2023 Season
• Most Valuable Player for 2024 and 2025 Seasons
• Silver Medal at the Suburban One League Singles Tournament 2024
• Silver Medal at the Suburban One League Doubles Tournament 2024
• Bronze Medal at the Suburban One League Doubles Tournament 2025

Future Business Leaders of America Awards

• 3rd Place at the Regional Conference in Introduction to FBLA 2023
• 4th Place at the Regional Conference in Insurance and Risk Management 2025