Join us to gain real-world career insights, practical guidance, and inspiration from experienced professionals as you explore diverse career paths and plan your future with confidence.
NextGen Career Talks – Meet Our Speakers:
 Liya Patel – Audit Associate
Liya is an Audit Associate working in the Real Estate and Investment Trust industry at KPMG. Her work includes supporting complex private and public audits, analyzing FRPs, and providing quality assurance services.
 Sonia Garapaty – Entrepreneur & CEO, FSC Inc.
With a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering and 11 years in telecommunications (including contributions to 3G technology and a U.S. patent), Sonia now leads FSC’s growth through innovation, strategic expansion, and exceptional client service. She is also an active leader in the Kansas City community.
 Annika Bhatt – Food Science (R&D)
A Blue Valley West graduate and K-State alum, Annika discovered food science through Girl Scouts. She now works in R&D at Kerry Group, specializing in spray drying and product formulation.
 Aivant Goyal – Computer Science & AI
A software engineer at Chai Discovery in San Francisco, Aivant works on AI models accelerating drug discovery. He enjoys music, hosting, and exploring the city.
 Ipsita Bapat – Pre-Dental
A rising sophomore at the University of Florida majoring in Public Health and minoring in Spanish, Ipsita is on the path to becoming a dentist.
 Zenia Amrolia – Medicine (Women’s Health RN)
A Registered Nurse specializing in women’s health, Zenia is pursuing her Master’s to become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about mentoring students and sharing her journey in healthcare.
Meet Our Moderators
 Lakshana Prabhu – Senior
Lakshana is an upcoming senior at Blue Valley North High School. An aspiring lawyer, she hopes to pursue her higher education at the University of Texas at Austin.
 Avni Srivastava – Junior
Avni is an incoming junior at Blue Valley West High School. She enjoys serving her community through volunteering and aspires to become a pediatrician.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and get inspired by professionals across diverse fields!
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