Aadya Pawar

Aadya Pawar is a dedicated professional actively engaged in promoting diversity and inclusion at Purdue University, where Aadya serves as the Executive Director for Diversity and Inclusion within Purdue Student Government. Concurrently, Aadya holds a Project Manager position at PurdueTHINK Consulting, spearheading growth strategies for student organizations and conducting comprehensive market analyses. As the Founder and Director of InnovateHer, Aadya launched Purdue's first women-centric hackathon aimed at increasing equity in STEM, attracting over 180 participants and resulting in over 24 innovative projects. Furthermore, Aadya’s background includes internships at FANUC America Corporation and Purdue Disability Resource Center, as well as leadership roles in various research and social awareness initiatives. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Purdue University, Aadya is committed to improving accessibility and representation in both academic and technical fields.