About Us
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Bridging the healthcare gap in underserved communities
What is Link Nonprofit?
We are a nonprofit organization aiming to connect underserved communities with primary and preventative healthcare resources. We employ a two-pronged model, reaching underserved patients through grassroots events and partnerships with other community organizations.
Why Link Nonprofit?
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There is currently a large gap in the healthcare system for underserved communities. Many uninsured patients and patients of low socioeconomic status find themselves unable to find basic adequate healthcare, forcing them to only see a physician after their chronic healthcare issues have worsened significantly. This has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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While there is undoubtedly a multitude of information available regarding discounted and free healthcare resources for underserved communities, it can be notoriously difficult to find. Free clinics also face a burden of not only providing extremely valuable services to patients, but also simultaneously striving to increase their reach and advertise their services to patients. Thus, Link Nonprofit was founded as a grassroots organization aiming to take the burden of finding accessible primary care off of both clinics and patients. We accomplish this by advocating for the importance of preventative healthcare and by connecting patients to free and discounted primary healthcare services near them.
Meet Our Team!
Executive Board
Ananya Srivastava
Ananya is a student at Rice University majoring in biosciences and psychology and minoring in business. She founded Link in 2021, after an internship at St. Joseph Clubhouse illuminated how difficult it was for underserved communities to navigate the healthcare system. Since then, she has loved collaborating with the Link team and partners to advocate for the importance of preventative healthcare and connect patients with primary care. In her free time, she enjoys dancing Bhangra and hiking.
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Ananya Srivastava
Founder, CEO
Sriya Kakarla
Sriya is a junior at Rice University majoring in Health Sciences and Spanish and minoring in Medical Humanities. Fueled by her passion for expanding access to preventative healthcare and her experience as a community healthcare worker, she works to expand partnerships with the Houston community and helps ensure the cultural competence and accessibility of Link Nonprofit's work. In her free time, Sriya enjoys reading and fencing.
Sriya Kakarla, P/CHW
Chief Operating Officer
Anoushka Rustagi
Anoushka Rustagi is a sophomore at Rice University majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Medical Humanities. She joined Link Nonprofit first as a volunteer during her freshman year, and then became a board member. Her enthusiasm towards forming relationships with patients and providers within Houston's healthcare landscape led her to Link Nonprofit. In her free time, Anoushka enjoys reading and exploring coffeeshops with her friends.
Anoushka Rustagi
Board Member
Niamh Ordner
Niamh is a sophomore at Rice University majoring in Biosciences and Philosophy. Her dedication to community service and desire to address issues of social inequality inspire her to work towards eliminating barriers to healthcare access that exist among underserved communities. In her free time, Niamh enjoys reading, painting, and sailing.
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Niamh Ordner
Board Member
Nhi Quach
Nhi is a Sophomore at Rice University majoring in Bioengineering and Studio Art and minoring in Global Health Technologies. Driven by her passion to expand access to healthcare education and services, she strives to broaden the reach and resources of Link Nonprofit through connections with Houston communities. In her free time, Nhi enjoys painting, reading, and listening to music.
Nhi Quach
Board Member
Our Advisors
Dr. Bhavna Lall
Dr. Lall is a clinical assistant professor of adult medicine at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. She is an internal medicine physician with a diverse background in global public health, medicine, and public administration.
Kyle Judah
Kyle is the Executive Director at the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With his background in innovation, leadership, and higher-education roles, Kyle is dedicated to help develop new ideas and translate them into real world impact – helping students launch world-changing startups in and out of the classroom.
Dr. Bhanva Lall, MD, MPH, MPA
Kyle Judah, MBA
Sarah Snyder
Sarah Snyder is a proud Rice Owl with her undergraduate degree from Rice University in Kinesiology and theater. She has a clinical doctorate in physical therapy and worked as an acute care physical therapist for six years with Harris Health. Sarah is very passionate about advocacy and education, frequently providing mentorship to students. She is an MS4 at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
Dr. Sarah Snyder, DPT
Dr. Hesam Panahi
Dr. Panahi is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business and the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Programs at the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He supports students with their entrepreneurship efforts through the Rice Experiment Fund.
Dr. Hesam Panahi, Ph.D.
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Ken Janda
Mr. Janda is an adjunct professor at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. He is passionate about implementing new and improved approaches to financing and delivering value-based care, including paying attention to the social determinants of health in respect to low-income populations.
Ken Janda, J.D.
