Meet Our Team

The passionate students and leaders driving LegiLight's mission to make policy accessible to everyone.

Our Executive Team

Guiding LegiLight's mission to empower students worldwide.

Venkat Ramanavar
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Venkat Ramanavar

Executive Director

Cary, NC

Leading LegiLight's mission to make policy accessible to students worldwide.

Devesh Stansbury
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

Devesh Stansbury

Founder & Chairman of the Board

Arlington, VA

Founded LegiLight to make policy accessible to students worldwide.

Head Editors

Leading editorial coverage across regions worldwide, our head editors shape the stories that matter most.

Arav Jain
International

Arav Jain

Head Editor of Canada

Mississauga, ON

Specializing in foreign affairs and technology.

Cassius Marmor
Midwest

Cassius Marmor

Head Editor of the Midwestern U.S.

Appleton, WI

Specializing in national security and safety policy.

Deekshitha Mosur
International

Deekshitha Mosur

Head Editor of the Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Specializing in environmental issues and urban development.

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West

Kimaya Prasanna Raghavan

Head Editor of the Western U.S.

Bellevue, WA

Specializing in Youth and Mental Health policy.

Leah Matheson
International

Leah Matheson

Head Editor of Europe

Manfredonia, Italy

Specializing in Youth Advocacy and Mental Health.

Levi Pinkerton
South

Levi Pinkerton

Head Editor of the Southern U.S.

Leander, TX

Specializing in economic policy, law, and civil discourse.

Michael Pham
International

Michael Pham

Head Editor of East Asia

Da Nang, Vietnam

Specializing in Foreign Affairs and International Relations.

Prathana Karki
International

Prathana Karki

Head Editor of South Asia

Kathmandu, Nepal

Focusing on Space Exploration and Science.

Tasfia Chowdhury
Northeast

Tasfia Chowdhury

Head Editor of the Northeastern U.S.

Brooklyn, NY

Specializing in foreign affairs and advocacy.

Viraaj Singh
Southwest

Viraaj Singh

Head Editor of the Southwestern U.S.

Phoenix, AZ

Specializing in environmental issues, science, and natural disasters.

State Editors

Bringing local expertise and on-the-ground perspectives from across the United States.

Arshiya Dokania
Southeast

Arshiya Dokania

State Editor of North Carolina

Cary, NC

Specializing in AI Policy and Technology.

Audrey Hinshaw
West

Audrey Hinshaw

State Editor of Colorado

Denver, CO

Specializing in Media Policy and Medicine.

Haifa Khan
Southeast

Haifa Khan

State Editor of Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Impassioned by advocating for global affairs and politics.

Kristia Nahas
Northeast

Kristia Nahas

State Editor of New Jersey

Clifton, NJ

Passionate about science, engineering, and politics.

Sabiha Shieakh
Northeast

Sabiha Shieakh

State Editor of Connecticut

Hamden, CT

Specializing in health and wellness policy.

Vee Nguyen
South

Vee Nguyen

State Editor of Texas

Houston, TX

Passionate about curating meaningful stories and STEM education policy.

Ready to Make Your Voice Heard?

Join our global community of student editors and help make policy accessible to students everywhere. Your perspective matters, and your voice can make a difference.