Sahasra Vankayalapati has been involved in SLI for 6 years and is passionate about design and STEM. As a member of Biomedical Youth Labs, she has been able to share her love for science & design thinking to youth in the bay area.

At SCHS, Sahasra is involved in a few leadership roles. She is serving as the 2026 class Publicist, where she uses her passion for design to document her class' memories/events. She is the South Asian Student Union's co-president and is an active member of SCHS's Diversity Council. Sahasra is also a member of the SCHS dance team and has loved spending her days cheering on the sidelines and performing during football games.

Outside, Sahasra enjoys art and making crafts, exploring new restaurants and cafes, and spending time with her friends and family. She will be attending UC Berkeley in the fall for Sustainable Environmental Design, and aims to stay passionate about using her creativity to make a difference.