The Board (2025)
NCYCAC was founded and run by a team of young adults passionate about the arts, youth empowerment, and giving back to the community
Co-President
Akhil Pramod
Sophomore, UNC Chapel Hill
“Throughout the years, NCYCAC has always provided a space to foster the growth of Carnatic music and charities we support, so it is a blessing to be able to lead this organization to new heights.”
Co-President
Sriya Venkat
Sophomore, NC State University
“NCYCAC has provided me with wonderful opportunities to grow as a performer for the past 8 years. Being a board member for the past couple of years, I've had lots of fun helping to organize the festival and bringing the community together to celebrate our culture and nurture youth talent!”
Head of Logistics
Kavin Sankar
Sophomore, UNC Chapel Hill
“I appreciate Ncycac because of all the charities we help and all the lives we can change through our performances and donations.”
Head of Programming
Srinath Iyer
Freshman, Duke University
“From my first performances in the festival to the present day, NCYCAC has allowed me to become closer to an amazing community of Rasikas and musicians, and it has allowed me to impact lives locally and in India. It is a venue that has, for years, encouraged the younger generation of musicians by providing them with a stage, and I am honored that I can continue this tradition.”
Head of Publicity
Nadamai Madhu
Junior, Enloe High School
“I am proud to be a part of NCYCAC as it has been an excellent form of preservation of Carnatic Classical Music and additionally spread its impact across the globe with its charity donations.“
Finance Lead
Theajus Ram Jayendhran
Junior, Enloe High School
“NCYCAC instills compassion, collaboration, and patience throughout. It is filled with many kind members and is a very inviting organization.”
Board Member
Ahana Chellamani
Sophomore, UNC Chapel Hill
“I am so lucky to have been a part of NCYCAC for the past 8 years. The organization has shown me how an art form that I love so much can be used to impact and better so many lives. Being able to help people around the world through Carnatic music has meant so much to me and I cannot wait to continue my efforts here!”
Board Member
Tejaswi Shashidhar
Junior, NCSSM Durham 
“I like being part of a non-profit organization like NCYCAC because it teaches me many skills that will help me in real life. I also love working together with my friends and conducting musical programs for a good cause.”
Board Member
Harini Sivaraman
Senior, Meredith College
“I really like how NCYCAC not only provides opportunities musically but it also is always raising funds towards a good charitable cause. Being part of NCYCAC has given me better insight into ways in which we can support a cause through the arts and taught me about how being involved not only spreads the awareness of what cause we choose to support that year and bring Carnatic music to life.”
Board Member
Guhan Jayakrishnan
Sophomore, NC State University
“What makes NCYCAC special is its ability to not only give an insight into the broad community of Carnatic music but to do so whilst raising awareness for various important causes around the world. It is my honor to be able to serve in this special organization for the past 5 years, and hopefully many more to come.”
Board Member
Krithin Visvesh
Junior, Enloe High School
“I like to be part of NCYCAC because of the opportunity to connect with people through music.”
Board Member
Amoha Srinivasan
Senior, Enloe High School
“NCYCAC has allowed me to share my passion for Carnatic music with my community and it feels amazing to be able to help others through our charities, while also encouraging young musical talent, as a team. I am forever grateful for this opportunity and am looking forward to an amazing festival this year!”
Board Member
Abhinav Jaligama
Sophomore, Panther Creek High School
“NCYCAC has provided me with a chance to promote my talent as a singer and mridangam player, meet new fellow artists with similar interests and form friendships, and has given me the confidence to grow as a leader and given me more confidence to do many other types of projects!”
Key Contributor
Saranya Varanasi
Junior, Weaver Academy
“Every time I’ve performed at NCYCAC, I’ve always been amazed by the incredible talent and atmosphere. I am really excited to be more a part of this organization where I can connect with fellow musicians and promote Carnatic music to help various charities around the world.”
Key Contributor
Nikhil Jayanty
Junior, Enloe High School
“NCYCAC has given me the opportunity to showcase my love for Carnatic music by providing a platform for me and my community to come and express ourselves as a performer. Being apart of NCYAC also allows us to connect with other communities through charity and being able to help them through Carnatic music is even more special.”
Key Contributor
Rishi Sankaran
Freshman, Green Hope High School
“Every time I’ve performed at NCYCAC, I’ve always been amazed by the incredible talent and atmosphere. I am really excited to be more a part of this organization where I can connect with fellow musicians and promote Carnatic music to help various charities around the world.”
Former Board Members
Ram Vadlamani - Former Vice-President and Board Member
Arjun Raghavan - Founder and Former President
Sudarshan Mohan - Founder and Former President
Deepti Shroff - Founder and Board Member
Karthik Ardhanareeshwaran - Founder and Board Member
Gautam Nagaraj - Former Board Member
Prashanth Iyer - Former Board Member
Gaurav Sirdeshmukh - Former Board Member
Shreyas Ashok - Former President and Board Member
Madhu Vadlamani - Former Vice President and Board Member
Kapil Ramanaryanan - Former President and Board Member
Divya Nataraj - Former Vice-President and Board Member
Maya Krishnamoorthy - Former Board Member
Hrishikesh Ram - Former Board Member
Siri Rao - Former Board Member
Srian Pedibhotla - Former Board Member
Smriti Sridharan - Former Board Member
Manasi Krishnakumar - Former Board Member
Sreeram Venkat - Former Board Member
Maitreyi Sivaraman - Former Board Member
Siddharth Gadepalli - Former Board Member
Nithya Indlamuri - Former President & Board Member