Haripriya Anand

Senior Director

Haripriya Anand is a senior at Wiregrass Ranch High School with a strong passion for neuroscience, biomedical research, innovation, and community service. Driven by her curiosity about the brain and neurodegenerative disease, she has pursued independent research that earned her a Commended Distinction in the 2026 MIT THINK Scholars Program, recognition as an SSEF Delegate, and the Regeneron Biomedical Engineering Award at the Pasco Regional Science and Engineering Fair. She is also an active Science Olympiad competitor, earning 1st place in Chemistry Lab at the USF Invitational, 1st place in Anatomy & Physiology, and 3rd place in Chemistry Lab at the HCC Regional Tournament. Haripriya also explores her interests in entrepreneurship and innovation through iStart Valley. After completing a 175-hour entrepreneurship internship, her team earned 1st place and $500 in the Global Semifinals startup competition. She now serves on iStart Valley’s Youth Executive Committee Innovation Subcommittee, where she continues working alongside other student innovators. Service is another important part of Haripriya’s involvement, with more than 400 volunteer hours across her community. As a member of the Mayor’s Youth Council, she contributes to projects supporting local youth and has advocated for youth issues to state legislators in Tallahassee. She has also volunteered extensively with her local library and Teen Advisory Board and participates in several academic honor societies. Outside of research and service, Haripriya is a dedicated violinist and orchestra member. She earned Superior with Distinction for her solo violin performance and Superior for a duet at Solo & Ensemble. Her creative interests also extend to writing and art, where she has earned recognition at the county and state levels. Academically, she balances an extensive AP course load with dual enrollment at Pasco-Hernando State College, where she is working toward her Associate in Arts degree. In her free time, Haripriya enjoys playing tennis, creating art, reading, and spending time with friends and family.