Hello, I’m Daksha Karthikeyan, a 12th grader at Enloe High School with a strong passion for medicine and community health. My interest in health began early, influenced by my family’s history of arthritis and a desire to understand how healthcare can prevent and manage chronic conditions. Witnessing the ways illness affects daily life inspired me to explore how medical knowledge and wellness initiatives can make a meaningful difference for individuals and communities.

In 9th grade, I founded Health is Wealth in response to the challenges the pandemic posed for healthcare workers and underserved populations. Since then, I have led initiatives to deliver care packages, host educational health talks, and promote wellness in schools, shelters, and senior centers. These experiences have strengthened my leadership and project management skills while allowing me to make a tangible impact on community health. My goal is to ensure healthcare is accessible, compassionate, and empowering for everyone.