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Our Team
We’re a group of CHIREC students and alumni brought together by our belief in the power of debate. Brothers, Karthik and Akhilesh Palakodeti, founders of Mahati, were on the Indian National Debate Team and have represented India internationally with winning results. Aakash supports operations, outreach, and curriculum delivery—working to make every Mahati session thoughtful, engaging, and empowering for government school students.
Karthik Palakodeti
Founder
Akhilesh Palakodeti
Founder & Head of Currciulum and Training
Aakash
Gupta
Head of Communications and Strategy
Our Volunteers
Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting our mission. They contribute their time and expertise to help students develop essential communication and critical thinking skills. Together, we work towards creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Gurukamal Talapatri
Volunteer, Sessions & Media
Supports classroom sessions and helps capture photos and videos to document Mahati’s work.
Shree Ravi Varma Datla
Volunteer, Sessions & Media
Assists in delivering public speaking sessions and supports media documentation.
Suhas Kanuganti
Volunteer, Tech Support
Assists with managing Mahati’s digital tools, online platforms, and backend tech needs.
Abhinav Pusuluru
Volunteer, Sessions & Media
Helps conduct sessions in schools through photography and videography.