Keshav Arora

Director

Hi everyone! I'm Keshav Arora and I'm a Junior at Westview High School in Oregon. Business has always been a passion of mine and it has given me the opportunity to participate and succeed in many Regional, National, International Business Competitions. Furthermore, it has allowed me to better understand issues around the world and overall, become a better entrepreneur. In addition to serving on iStart Valley’s AI Innovation Council, I am also dedicated to my extracurricular activities such as the nonprofit organization that I am the leader and cofounder of YouthVenture. At YouthVenture, we are dedicated to helping the BIPOC communities. For over five years, I have worked on campaigns, fundraisers, and most importantly our podcast, PDX Business Spotlight, to bring recognition to BIPOC-owned businesses in our community. In school, as the president of the Westview Science National Honors Society, I am dedicated to fostering a sense of community that promotes scientific learning among elementary and middle school students. Furthermore, in my school's Speech and Debate program, I am the informative speaking lab leader. This role not only allows me to actively compete in informative speaking but also presents an opportunity to mentor  lower-classmen, sharing insights about speech techniques and strategies for success. I am looking forward to working with the Youth Innovation Council to promote STEM awareness.