Meet the Team
Founder & President
- Siyona Ayakkad
- Siyona Ayakkad
Vice President
- Jackson Denius
- Jackson Denius
Volunteer Ambassador
- Hita Khandelwal
- Hita Khandelwal
Hey! I’m Siyona. I am a senior at Waubonsie Valley. My older brother is my motivation behind starting Kenec. Through being a constant representative of the neurodivergent community, I’ve witnessed firsthand how efficient one-on-one peer motivation can be towards fostering inclusion, empathy, and community connection. Outside of running Kenec, I enjoy dancing, playing the violin, and making new connections.
Hello! I’m Jackson, a senior at Waubonsie Valley. I’ve been a part of Kenec for two years now, and this year, I took on the role of social media manager. I’m a tennis player, and I’m also involved in a few clubs at my school. Being part of those clubs really inspired me to join Kenec. I believe that 1-on-1 interactions can make a big difference, especially for people with neurodivergent conditions. So, I wanted to join Kenec so I could make an impact on someone’s life, as well as make a couple of friends along the way.
Hi, I’m Hita, a senior at Waubonsie Valley. I have an older brother with special needs, which has shaped my passion for helping others. Outside of school, I love dancing and baking in my free time.
TEAM
TEAM
Meet the Team
Vice President
- Jackson Denius
- Jackson Denius
Volunteer Ambassador - Hita Khandelwal
Hi, I’m Hita, a senior at Waubonsie Valley. I have an older brother with special needs, which has shaped my passion for helping others. Outside of school, I love dancing and baking in my free time.
TEAM
Meet the Team
Founder & President
- Siyona Ayakkad
- Siyona Ayakkad
Hey! I’m Siyona. I am a senior at Waubonsie Valley. My older brother is my motivation behind starting Kenec. Through being a constant representative of the neurodivergent community, I’ve witnessed firsthand how efficient one-on-one peer motivation can be towards fostering inclusion, empathy, and community connection. Outside of running Kenec, I enjoy dancing, playing the violin, and making new connections.
Vice President
- Jackson Denius
- Jackson Denius
Hello! I’m Jackson, a senior at Waubonsie Valley. I’ve been a part of Kenec for two years now, and this year, I took on the role of social media manager. I’m a tennis player, and I’m also involved in a few clubs at my school. Being part of those clubs really inspired me to join Kenec. I believe that 1-on-1 interactions can make a big difference, especially for people with neurodivergent conditions. So, I wanted to join Kenec so I could make an impact on someone’s life, as well as make a couple of friends along the way.
Volunteer Ambassador
- Hita Khandelwal
- Hita Khandelwal
Hi, I’m Hita, a senior at Waubonsie Valley. I have an older brother with special needs, which has shaped my passion for helping others. Outside of school, I love dancing and baking in my free time.
