About Us

Light on the Heart is a non-profit established by a high schooler in Massachusetts. The founder has a close family member who was affected by heart disease and lacked fair treatment due to being part of a minority group. Light on the Heart is dedicated to providing guidance in starting scientific research and mentorship in STEM throughout high school.

We aim to create equality in cardiovascular care on the foundation of research and pave the way for advancements in healthcare from a diverse background of change-makers.

The Goal

Light on the heart has 3 main goals...

1. Shine a light on the inequities minority groups face in cardiovascular care and combat these injustices through legislation and advocacy

2. Lighten high schoolers' heavy load on their hearts by making their lives easier. From tips and tricks from a high schooler who has experienced the process, Light on the Heart will help students find research opportunities and provide insight from college admissions officers on how they should best spend their quick years in high school.

3. Bring awareness to the mental aspect of the heart through initiatives and fundraisers for people at a socioeconomic disadvantage and facing certain diseases.

Members

Light on the Heart is founded by a high school student striving to create not just a safe community, but a happy one. People in their community often face denial of a good quality of life, and their aim is to shine light on these injustices by sharing personal experiences and helping others in discovering their passions along the way.

Team

Light on the Heart's dedicated team is committed to making a difference.

President & Founder

Ayana Bahadur

Ayana is a high schooler in Massachusetts with a love for the heart. She enjoys reading memoirs and fiction, painting, and spending time with her family. Her interests include STEM, medicine, and research, striving to use her passions to make a difference in the healthcare system. Join our amazing team at Light on the Heart to create meaningful change-- and maybe learn a thing or two about yourself along the way!

Volunteer

Simrah Azmi

Simrah Azmi is a high school sophomore from Westford, Massachusetts! She is a a self-proclaimed literary nerd who enjoys reading, drawing, coloring, and writing, among other things. Her interests include journalism, politics, psychology, and activism, and she values being open-minded and truly caring about making a change. She's looking forward to working with the Light on the Heart team to help others, branch out and create a difference!

Volunteer

Aisha Farheen Riaz

Aisha Riaz is a grade 11 student with an interest in biology and chemistry. She loves to learn about the different processes of the human body and plans on pursuing a career in the medical field. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and baking.

Volunteer

Aimen Tahir

Aimen Tahir is an optimistic high-school student who enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include baking, badminton, reading, and hiking.

Volunteer

Prisha Dedhia

Hi I’m Prisha Dedhia, a junior from Acton, Massachusetts. I love acrylic painting, traveling, and playing tennis during my free time. Some of my interests include oncology and biology, as I aspire to be a radiation oncologist someday. I am looking forward to working with the Light on The Heart team and creating a positive impact on our community and in the healthcare system.