etasha Donthi

Podcast Host, She The Change

Etasha Donthi, 16, is an advocate, entrepreneur, and changemaker who is actively working towards bridging the gender gap in male-dominated fields and amplifying the voices of GenZ, female leaders. Through her podcast, She The Change, Etasha has fostered a community of diverse individuals open to discussion on today’s most pressing issues while highlighting leaders, including herself, part of marginalized communities who are paving the way for change. With a reach to over 50 countries and thousands of listeners, Etasha has been able to inspire young women around the world to pursue their dreams in predominantly male fields, start their own initiatives and nonprofits, and take action against injustice. Her efforts have been recognized among a number of publications, most notably, Forbes.

Her zeal for activism started at the age of 10 when she founded Hope and Joy for Children, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide those living in poverty with their basic necessities. Her work through Hope and Joy for Children was recognized by Disney YSA, receiving the Disney Youth Service of America Grant. Outside of She The Change and Hope and Joy for Children, Etasha is passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems. She is currently working on building a machine-learning algorithm to identify the genetic origin of micro-clotting in COVID-19 patients. She hopes to continue using her voice to empower and inspire young people around the world.