Leadership
Meet the
Executive Board
FLY is led by students committed to expanding financial literacy through education, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. Together, our leadership team works to make financial education more accessible for students around the world.
Our Leadership
Student Leaders Making an Impact
Our Executive Board oversees FLY's educational programming, strategic growth, partnerships, fundraising, and nationwide outreach.
Nishka Chikyal
Founder & Executive Director
Biotechnology High School
New Jersey, USA
Aren Inan
Chief Operating Officer
Bergen County Technical Schools
New Jersey, USA
Paakhi Shanker
Director of Grants & Development
Marlboro Township High School
New Jersey, USA
Avani Menon
Director of Outreach
Biotechnology High School
New Jersey, USA
Yashica Uppuganti
Director of West Coast Operations
Mountain House High School
California, USA
Nishitha Ravi
Director of Social Media Outreach
Biotechnology High School
New Jersey, USA
Responsibilities
What Our Board Does
Strategic Growth
Develop long-term initiatives that expand FLY's reach, partnerships, and educational impact.
Program Leadership
Oversee chapters, fellowships, educational resources, and student programming across the organization.
Community Outreach
Build relationships with schools, nonprofits, businesses, and student leaders to advance financial literacy.
Leadership Opportunities
Interested in joining
the Executive Board?
Applications open periodically for leadership positions across operations, outreach, communications, fundraising, curriculum, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Apply for Leadership