Pavithra Rajesh is a third year student at Northeastern University in Boston, majoring in journalism with a minor in theatre.
Born in Chennai, India, she moved around frequently, to Manila, Philippines; Bangkok; Caracas, Venezuela; Mumbai, India; Bangalore, India; and then to Boston. Her early exposure to varied cultures propelled her pursuit of storytelling as a way of connecting people. She hopes to use journalism to uplift and bring awareness to overlooked voices and ideas, reflecting the true diversity of the world.