Sai Aditya Koorapati
President
Hello everyone! My name is Sai Aditya Koorapati, and I serve as the President of the Youth Emergency Preparedness Council. I am a Freshman at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, California and also lead the school’s YEPC chapter. I believe YEPC is an extremely important initiative to highlight the different emergencies we have in our demographic, and prepare the youth to know what to do in any emergency they might face in the future. Apart from YEPC, a few other activities I enjoy participating in are; organizing and leading various Boy Scouts events with my Troop, competing in competitive debate tournaments while also teaching debate skills to younger students in the city, playing golf, and playing video games with my friends.
Riya Toro
Vice President
Hi everyone! I’m Riya Toro, and I’m honored to serve as the Vice President of the Youth Emergency Preparedness Council. I’m a sophomore at Washington High School in Fremont, California, where I lead the YEPC chapter. At YEPC, I work to spread awareness about emergency preparedness, organize community initiatives, and empower youth with the knowledge they need to stay safe in critical situations. Whether it’s coordinating events, leading discussions, or engaging with the community, I’m passionate about making preparedness accessible and impactful. Beyond YEPC, I immerse myself in the arts and advocacy – I practice classical dance, sing, and play multiple instruments, and I’ve also published poetry books. Mental health awareness is another cause close to my heart, and I actively advocate for it through podcasts and newspaper interviews. My goal is to use creativity and leadership to drive meaningful change, and I’m excited to continue making a difference through YEPC!
Srivar Aradhya Somu
Treasurer
Hi everyone! I’m Srivar Aradhya Somu, and I’m proud to serve as the Treasurer of the Youth Emergency Preparedness Council. I’m a Sophomore at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, California, where I also help lead our school’s YEPC chapter.
At YEPC, I help manage financial planning and resources for our events and initiatives, making sure we can bring our ideas to life while staying organized and sustainable. I’m passionate about helping youth become more aware of the emergencies that can impact our communities and ensuring they know how to respond with confidence and clarity. Outside of YEPC, I enjoy staying active and connected. I enjoy playing soccer, training in taekwondo, and playing the guitar in my free time. I also enjoy spending time with friends and finding ways to stay engaged in my school and community. Being part of YEPC gives me the chance to combine leadership with service, and I’m excited to continue supporting our mission to prepare and empower youth for any situation.
Leina Ikeda
Web Developer
Hello! I’m Leina Ikeda, and I serve as the Web Developer and Social Media Manager for YEPC. I am a sophomore at Mission San Jose High School, and I believe in the importance of spreading knowledge and awareness to the young generation about emergency preparedness, especially with all the wildfires California is prone to. I look forward to designing an organized and appealing website in addition to a variety of engaging social media posts. I also find a passion for environmental science, politics, and leadership. Some of my hobbies are playing baseball, writing, learning new languages, and practicing the abacus; I have been teaching young students abacus, and have also participated in many of its competitions. I look forward to educating the youth about emergency preparedness, while making connections with people and acquiring new skills at YEPC!
Sohum Patil
Chapter Lead, American High
Hi everyone! My name is Sohum Patil, and I serve as the Chapter Lead for American High School. I am a Sophomore at American High School in Fremont, California, where I serve. I believe YEPC is important in order to prepare the youth for high-pressure emergencies. Apart from YEPC, in my free time I enjoy woodworking, metalworking, pyrotechnics, and ebiking.
Yash Bhutoria
Chapter Co-Lead, MSJ High
My name is Yash Bhutoria, and I’m a sophomore at Mission San Jose High. I love spending time with my friends/family, eating at Taco Bell, and occasionally getting new clothes. I do debate, scouts, volleyball, and more! I joined YEPC because of my interest in public safety and to support its mission to help our community.
