Srihitha Dasari

Advisor
NAMI Next Gen

Srihitha Dasari (she/her) is a passionate 20-year-old health equity advocate from Georgia, studying Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Anthropology at MIT. Her journey into advocacy is shaped by personal experiences with anxiety and body image challenges, as well as a commitment to supporting communities where mental health remains stigmatized.

As the executive director of Project No Bounds, a national nonprofit focused on hygiene equity, Srihitha has mobilized over 750 youth volunteers to support underserved populations with essential supplies and mental health resources. At MIT, she engages in mental health awareness through the Asian American Initiative, fostering culturally sensitive peer programs to reduce stigma and improve institutional resource accessibility. Globally, she has collaborated on projects addressing non-medical C-sections in India, AI-powered rural health information solutions in Argentina, and maternal/neonatal health needs in Nepal.

Her advocacy extends to the United Nations and U.S. Congress, where she champions youth perspectives, health equity, and mental health funding. As a NAMI Next Gen member, Srihitha aims to amplify youth voices, develop culturally informed resources, and reduce stigma through inclusive advocacy. In her free time, she loves traveling, exploring Boston's food scene, and spending time with friends.