October Distinguished Service Award Winner

Congratulations to Shradha Lakshman, our October Distinguished Service Award recipient!Since taking over as Chapter President of STEM for Others’ Oak Elementary chapter this year, Shradha has already demonstrated initiative, leadership, and dedication in continuing the chapter’s success. As one of our longest-running chapters, Oak Elementary has been providing students with STEM learning opportunities for over three years, and Shradha has taken on the responsibility of building upon that foundation and ensuring its continued growth.Leading an established chapter comes with its own set of responsibilities, and Shradha has done an excellent job coordinating a team of over 10 volunteers, organizing chapter activities, and keeping programs running smoothly. Through her leadership, she is helping ensure that students continue to have access to engaging, hands-on STEM education while creating a collaborative environment for volunteers to contribute their time and knowledge.Taking over an existing initiative and maintaining its momentum requires consistency, organization, and a genuine commitment to the community. Shradha has demonstrated all of these qualities while bringing her own energy and ideas to the chapter. Her work reflects the importance of strong student leadership in sustaining long-term educational programs and expanding access to STEM opportunities.We are incredibly proud of Shradha for her contributions and grateful for the time and effort she has dedicated to STEM for Others. Congratulations again, and we look forward to seeing the Oak Elementary chapter continue to thrive under her leadership!

Take a look at some snapshots from Oak Elementary’s chapter activities below to see the students enjoying their STEM projects and the impact of Shradha and her team’s work firsthand!