![Tvishi Yendamuri](/crowninstitute/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/people/tvishi_yendamuri.jpg?itok=iKxcWk76)
TvishiÌýis a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in Biochemistry with minors in Biomedical Engineering and Business. ToÌýTvishi, the Dalai Lama Fellows program provides a platform to refine her leadership skills, deepen her commitment to compassionate action, and contribute meaningfully to her future endeavors by understanding how to cultivate a culture of empathy, collaboration, and purpose-driven action. During her fellowship year,ÌýTvishiÌýplans to launch a project focusing on mindfulness and healthy well-being practices. Leveraging digital platforms and community resources in Colorado, this project aims to educate and empower individuals to prioritize their well-being. In the future, as she is passionate about bioengineering research and patient care,ÌýTvishiÌýplans to pursue an MD/PhD to help advance medical and research techniques, particularly in resource-constrained contexts. Beyond academics,ÌýTvishiÌýfinds joy in dancing and co-managing her competitive Indian fusion dance team, CU Milana, nature photography, hiking, and building miniatures.