Riddhima Bhagtani is a high school student at Aditya Birla World Academy. Guided by a genuine curiosity about how social systems operate, her broader academic interests span the humanities and social sciences, where she hopes to find her footing by strengthening her passion for research and writing. 

Outside of academics, Riddhima is a Dan 1 Black Belt martial artist in Taekwondo, which informs her perspective on community-level physical confidence – and this inspired her to establish Take A Stand to empower young women with greater personal autonomy, economic opportunity, and confidence.