Meghana Sappidi

Achieved 1st place internationally (ICDC 2025) in Entrepreneurship Series for Independent Business Plan and secured 1st (ICDC 2026) and 2nd (ICDC 2025) in DECA at Bell International Challenge hosted by BusinessU

Participated in a 5-week application-based residential program at ETSU focusing on biology and statistics; conducted detailed COVID-19 research and explored yeast bioprospecting and identification of natural yeast strains for brewing.

Led team raising $18K+ for blood cancer research via community fundraisers, donations, and corporate sponsorships (2024-2025), Junior Leadership Board Member (2025-2026)

Organized weekly blood drives and assisted donors, contributing 150+ volunteer hours supporting lifesaving community initiatives

Coordinated events, donations, and sponsorships raising $50K+ for class resources, travel expenses, and competition fees

Applied and was chosen as a freshman mentor to help underclassmen students navigate the transition to high school

Greeted and seated guests, managed reservations and waitlists, coordinated table turnover, communicated with servers and kitchen staff, maintained a welcoming dining environment, provided excellent customer service

Taught children ages 3–16, coordinated center operations, managed inventory, and collaborated with coworkers

Founded club sending 800+ cards to seniors in retirement homes; earned students 400+ collective service hours

French Honor Society President (11-12), Tri-M Treasurer (12), Science National Honor Society (10-12), National Honor Society (12), Student Council (9-12)