MediQuills, a Virginia-based nonprofit founded in 2024, has reached 10,000+ youth across 10 countries with globally bestselling science books.
MediQuills is a Virginia based nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing scientific literacy among youth.
That the clearest voices against misinformation should come from youth themselves. MediQuills is a global nonprofit advancing vaccine literacy worldwide. Founded in 2024, MediQuills has made a global impact with four of our books reaching 'Top New Release Worldwide' status and 1 book reaching Top 10 Bestseller Worldwide status out of 32.8M+ books internationally. MediQuills has impacted over 10,000 individuals worldwide with sales in over 10 countries and 4 continents.
What started as a school project quickly transformed into a nonprofit with chapters across the world, bestselling books, and partnerships with leading health organizations.
Meet the dedicated individuals working to advance scientific literacy and vaccine access worldwide.
Ridhi Gutta
Founder and President
Ridhi Gutta is a High School junior in high school and a passionate advocate for girls' empowerment in STEM and entrepreneurship. She is an EU recognized 4× #1 Bestselling Author, with her books ranking among over 32.8 million titles globally, and is recognized as an internationally acclaimed researcher and entrepreneur. A patent pending inventor, Ridhi founded Mediquills.org and also founded sirel.org, the largest STEM research database for middle and high schoolers, reaching 5k students in 60 countries.
Sydney Yerra
Vice President
Sydney Yerra is a rising junior with a love for creativity, collaboration, and community impact. A dedicated viola player and curious thinker, she brings both artistic expression and sharp insight to everything she does. Sydney is deeply passionate about making science more accessible and believes storytelling has the power to spark change.
Audrey Huynh
Co Director Of Literacy
Audrey is a senior in high school from the Bay Area in California, and she hopes to continue exploring the medical field through research and service as she pursues medical school. In her free time, she loves to read and learn new hobbies, such as crocheting. She is very excited to be working with MediQuills to promote its purpose!
Kate Russel
Co Director Of Literacy
Kate Russell is a high school sophomore with a passion for how youth scientific literacy can promote public trust in science and equal access to scientific resources. She is interested in biotechnology and biochemistry and enjoys reading, creative writing, and debate in her free time.
Ian Kim
Co Director of Policy
Ian Kim, a 10th grader from McLean, Virginia, attends Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Combining his love for writing with a passion for biochemistry, he authored a book that raised over $2,000 for the Gift of Life organ donor program. As director of policy, he aims to advocate for greater youth involvement in international science policy with the UN and EU & build a more inclusive scientific community
Keshvee Sekhda
Co Director of Policy
Keshvee is a curious and driven student passionate about innovation, research, and using technology to solve real-world problems. Whether mentoring younger students in robotics or exploring the intersections of science and society through projects, she strives to create impact through collaboration and creativity!
Suhani Garg
Director of Social Media
Suhani Garg is a rising junior at TJ with a strong passion for medicine, writing, and community impact. She is especially interested in biomedical research and enjoys exploring how science can be used to improve lives and solve real-world problems. She hopes to utilize her creativity, leadership, and outreach experience to further MediQuills' mission.
Aarush Challa
Webmaster
Aarush Challa is a rising junior at Thomas Jefferson High School. He is excited to be the webmaster at MediQuills and can't wait to help others while improving his own skills. He thoroughly enjoys coding and is proficient in HTML, Python, JavaScript, Java, and CSS. Outside of coding, he likes to play video games and read.
Jenny Hua
Co Chief Financial Officer
Jenny is a rising junior with a love for math and computer science. She aspires to become a software engineer or actuary and loves to learn about programming and finance. Outside of school, she enjoys playing tennis and lighting design. As a CFO, she is eager to secure the funding and budget to power MediQuills' mission and expand their impact.
Ridhinav Rupireddy
Co Chief Financial Officer
Ridhinav Rupireddy is a rising junior at TJHSST. He is deeply passionate about STEM and community outreach and he has spent the past few years actively involved in student organizations, nonprofit work, and tutoring initiatives.
Geethika Eriki
Co Director of Outreach
Geethika Eriki is a rising sophomore at John Champe High School. She is passionate about STEM and effective communication in science & medicine. She deeply believes in the concept of making a strong, positive and long lasting impact in the world. In her free time, she loves traveling and hanging out with her friends and family.
Sarah Mousa
Co Director of Outreach
Sarah Mousa is one of the proud outreach directors at MediQuills with the main of mission of growing the community. She wants our mission to reach as many people across the globe as possible, so she plans to link the platform to reach success. She is glad to serve the people and hopes to grow our organization.
Our Vaccine Policy Initiative is a youth-powered, science-driven movement reimagining the future of immunization through bold policy change. At the intersection of public health, advocacy, and equity, we are committed to fighting misinformation, improving vaccine access, and ensuring that lifesaving science reaches every corner of the world.
We’ve published 4 official policy papers with the European Union, tackling urgent issues ranging from global vaccine equity to youth-led pandemic preparedness. Our work translates complex scientific data into actionable, people-centered policy—and proves that young people belong in the rooms where decisions are made.
With a reach of over 10,000 individuals globally, we combine original research, youth consultation, and expert collaboration to create a platform where science meets strategy, and voices often left out of public health policy are finally heard.
Our book series is a powerful platform created by and for the next generation of changemakers. Combining science, storytelling, and real-world impact, we bring together young authors, researchers, and innovators from around the globe to tackle urgent issues—from medicine and mental health to climate change and technology. Each book is written with clarity, passion, and purpose—designed to inspire, inform, and ignite action.
With voices as diverse as our readers, we believe that anyone can be an author of change. Whether you’re a teen curious about the world or a parent looking to spark your child’s curiosity, our books are crafted to make complex topics accessible and exciting.
To date, we’ve published multiple international bestsellers, reached over 10,000 readers, and collaborated with thought leaders, educators, and organizations worldwide. But we’re just getting started.
A journey inside the body where vaccines act as superheroes.
Explaining the technology behind the COVID-19 vaccine.
Kids learn how community immunity works.
Why booster shots are important.
A kid-friendly guide to how MRI machines use magnets and waves to see inside the body.
Discover the brain with kid-friendly visuals and activities.
Explore genes with fun visuals, activities, and quizzes for kids.
Learn how genes shape life with fun facts and activities.
Our Inspirational Speakers series brings science, storytelling, and activism to life—one conversation at a time. We spotlight changemakers, medical pioneers, teen researchers, entrepreneurs, and advocates from around the world who are rewriting what’s possible in medicine, policy, and innovation.
Hosted across Instagram Live and reels, our platform makes powerful conversations accessible to everyone, not just the people in lecture halls or conference rooms. From youth leaders breaking barriers in STEM to public health heroes on the frontlines, our guests share raw, real stories designed to inspire action and empower the next generation.
We’ve built a fast-growing digital community through @mediquills and our partner platforms—reaching thousands with every episode. Whether you're tuning in to spark your next big idea or find your voice in science, our speakers are proof that age is never a barrier to impact.
Turning youth voices into measurable change worldwide.
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