Sonali is the dynamic 20-year-old founder and Executive Director of Youth Ambassadors of Service, a youth-led nonprofit organization. Currently pursuing a double major in Business Administration and Public Policy, with a minor in Data Science, at UNC Chapel Hill, she is passionate about creating meaningful change. Currently, she is also the Associate Instructor for a mixed undergraduate/MBA course at UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School on life design for the entrepreneur.

Sonali’s leadership extends beyond her academic pursuits—she serves on the boards of Activate Good and the Leadership Triangle Alumni Association. A recipient of the prestigious Governor's Volunteer Service Award, Sonali was also recognized as one of United Way of the Greater Triangle’s “10 to Watch.” As a participant in the Clinton Global Initiative and a Points of Light Ambassador, her commitment to youth activism and uplifting the voices of marginalized youth continues.