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, Co-Founder
Kyra's Mom
Gautam Kumar
Treasurer, Co-Founder
Kyra's Dad
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
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.