Our People
Meet the Team
The passionate individuals who carry Kyra's light forward every day through service, leadership, and heart.
Core Team
Leadership & Core Team
Kyra Gupta
Our Inspiration & Legacy
Her courage fuels our mission.
Alka Kumari
President, Board of Directors
Gautam Kumar
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Reetchatha Ranga Reddy
Secretary, Board of Directors
Piyusha Pandya
Member, Board of Directors
Shweta Bhatia Gupta
Strategy & Partnerships Lead
Jessica Singh
Community & Digital Engagement Lead
Guidance
Advisors
Dr. Emily Merkel
Scientific Advisor, Research Advancement
Pediatric Oncologist @ Seattle Children's Hospital
Shireen Ganapathi
Scientific Advisor, Research Advancements
Pediatric Oncologist & Postdoc Researcher @ Seattle Children's Research Institute
Julie Hsieh
Strategic Advisor, Community Engagement
City Council Member @ City of Mercer Island
Lorna Day
Strategic Advisor,Mission & Impact Strategy
Founder, Sam Day Foundation
Community
Hope Ambassadors
Get Involved
Want to Join Our Team?
We're always looking for passionate volunteers, advisors, and ambassadors who want to make a difference for families facing childhood cancer.
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Help Us Carry Kyra's Light
Every donation fuels comfort kits, family support, and pediatric cancer research.