Meet The Team

Micaela Pestana

Founder of  Upwright Youth

​Hi, I'm Micaela! I'm a homeschooled high school student with a deep passion for writing. I founded Upwright Youth to help students express themselves clearly and confidently—whether through academic writing or creative projects.
Beyond Upwright Youth, I’m a devoted Christian striving to put God first in everything I do, a competitive junior tennis player who trains and competes internationally, and an amateur violinist who enjoys both classical music and serving in my youth group’s worship team.
At heart, I’m a home girl who loves spending time with my parents, big brother, and friends—and who’s always working on new projects and chasing big goals. In short: Jesus, tennis, violin, family, friends… and Upwright Youth!

Shanmukha P

Lead Website Developer

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Jaideep Padhi

~ Social Media Manager & Web Design Specialist

My name is Jaideep, I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm also the social media manager and a web designer on the Upwright Youth platform. I chose to volunteer at Upwright because I love the initiative and wanted to use my skills in web design and social media marketing to help grow Upwright and make a difference in our world.