Urja Patanka
Urja Patankar is a sophomore at McNair Academic High School. She serves as the assistant secretary on the Junior Board, and is an editor of the quarterly newsletter. Urja has always believed in the power of impact and service, and applied to the Youth Foundation to help foster meaningful change in her community. Urja has a passion for dance, and is on her school’s swimming and softball teams. Her leadership and involvement also extends to her school’s Future Business Leaders of America and Junior ROTC chapters.