EXECUTIVE TEAM
Our nonprofit relies on the hard work of our team, working tirelessly to bring fresh content and big ideas to our organization.
Our team is comprised of two parts: a board and chapter officer teams of high school students, and an advisor team of college students.
Below is our executive team; chapter officers get their own designated section within their respective chapter page.
Siddharth Maruvada
Chief Executive Officer
Siddharth Maruvada is the NSSA Raleigh founder and a Park Scholar at North Carolina State University. He has been a part of NSSA since 2020 and enjoys teaching public speaking to students of all ages. In his free time, he likes running and biking.
Diya Patel
Presidential Board Chairman
Diya Patel is a student at Thales Academy High School. She enjoys participating in DECA competitions and was a NC State Finalist in 2023. In her free time she enjoys her 3 Vs: Violin, Volleyball, and Voice.
Contact:
diya@nationalstudentspeakers.org
Aniruth Narayanan
Executive Director | Founder
Aniruth Narayanan is a student at UC Berkeley's Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology program. In his free time, he likes watching Netflix, YouTube, and playing chess. More information about him can be found on his personal website aniruthn.com
Zain Nensey, CPA, MBA
Advisor
Bio Soon to Come
Want to Join?
We are always looking to grow and bring new voices to the table.
If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us.
Open positions are designated above, but if you have a proposal for a new position, we'd love to hear it! Apply below.