Co-Founders
Vedant Kathrani
Robi Tozul Ahmad
Noor Tozul Ahmad
Team Members
Nathan Lee
Vedant Tiwari
Anthony Mikhail
Rishikesh
Pranav Kekunnaya
Co-Founder – VEDANT KATHRANI – PLATE TO PEOPLE
Vedant Kathrani is a compassionate and driven individual with a deep commitment to serving his community and making the world a better place. His journey towards co-founding PlateToPeople began during a road trip when he pondered how he could create a positive impact. This spark of inspiration led him to discuss his vision with two like-minded individuals, Robi and Noor, who shared his passion for addressing pressing social issues.
What struck Vedant was the shocking revelation that perfectly good food from restaurants often went to waste at the end of the day, rather than being given to those in need. This realization fueled their mission. Together, Vedant, Robi, and Noor founded PlateToPeople, an organization dedicated to rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to those facing hunger.
Within PlateToPeople, Vedant assumed the pivotal role of Website Management and became a tireless advocate, forging meaningful partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and corporations. His persuasive and heartfelt approach has been instrumental in garnering support and resources for their cause.
Vedant’s unwavering dedication to PlateToPeople exemplifies his determination to create a more equitable and compassionate world. His leadership continues to drive the organization forward, ensuring that no one goes hungry, and surplus food finds its way to those who need it most.
Co-Founder – ROBI TOZUL AHMAD – PLATE TO PEOPLE
Robi Tozul Ahmad is a co-founder of platetopeople.org and a dedicated member of the team. He is deeply passionate about the organization’s mission to alleviate hunger and reduce food waste. Robi is a varsity runner for DVHS for the last 2 years, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and his ability to inspire others.
Robi is known for his sincerity and compassion when helping others. He approaches his work with honesty and integrity, always striving to make a positive impact on the community. His dedication to platetopeople.org is a testament to his belief in the power of small steps to create significant change.
As a member of the platetopeople.org team, Robi works to promote the organization’s mission and expand its reach in the digital department. He is committed to creating a hunger-free community and his efforts are making a real difference in the lives of those around him.
Co-Founder – NOOR TOZUL AHMAD – PLATE TO PEOPLE
As a co-founder of platetopeople.org and the head of business marketing, Noor specializes in promoting the non-profit organization and connecting with businesses and schools to help the organization grow. His main role involves developing and implementing marketing strategies to raise awareness about our mission and expand our reach. He is passionately driven to make a difference.
As the captain of the DVHS Cross Country and Track & Field Team, he has demonstrated his ability to lead and inspire others. His experience working as a food provider at World Wraps and Shish Grill exposed him to the immense amount of food waste that occurs daily. Having personally experienced hunger himself, he understands its impact, and is committed to creating a community where no one goes hungry.
Together with his friend Vedant Kathrani and his brother Robi Tozul Ahmad, he founded platetopeople.org as a solution to one of humanity’s biggest problems. This initiative not only aims to alleviate hunger but also benefits the environment by reducing food waste.
He is truly passionate about making a difference and is willing to dedicate whatever time and effort is necessary to create a hunger-free community, one plate at a time. His dedication is a testament to his belief that every small step can lead to significant change.
Nathan Lee
Nathan Lee is a passionate individual with a strong commitment to serving his community and making a positive impact. In his role as Head of Merchandise Design at PlateToPeople, Nathan takes on the task of creating merchandise, logos, business cards, and other messages that advertise and spread awareness of the organization. His creative vision and design skills have been essential in capturing the essence of PlateToPeople’s mission and communicating it effectively to the public.
Growing up in a more “well off” area such as San Ramon has exposed him to the reality of the world. Seeing as though 1/500 Americans are homeless and don’t have as much of a chance as he does, he intends to spread awareness towards the issue of poverty. PlateToPeople has provided him with the opportunity to serve his community on a regular basis allowing him to help those in need.
Vedant Tiwari
Vedant Tiwari is the Digital Media Manager for PlateToPeople, inspired to join the organization by his belief that his skills in video creation, analysis, and marketing could effectively grow their social media presence. Driven by a passion for connecting communities and promoting sustainable food practices, Vedant T expertly curates content for PlateToPeople’s Instagram page with a keen eye for photography/videography and a talent for creating engaging reels and posts. His commitment to visually compelling storytelling ensures that each post resonates with the audience, highlighting the organization’s mission and initiatives. Vedant T’s role is pivotal in fostering a vibrant online presence, engaging followers, and amplifying PlateToPeople’s impact through innovative digital media strategies.
A high school junior from the Bay Area, Vedant Tiwari combines his decade-long experience in filmmaking and business with a strong passion for video creation and marketing. His work with industry professionals has garnered over 2 million views across multiple platforms, showcasing his skills in leadership, collaboration, and communication. Vedant T hopes that his work with PlateToPeople can resonate with thousands of viewers and showcase that anyone, anywhere, can make a change in their community.
Anthony Mikhail
Anthony Mikhail serves as the Partnership Manager for PlateToPeople, a nonprofit dedicated to providing food to the homeless. He is driven to support his community and those in need. In his role, Anthony works diligently to forge partnerships between the organization and various markets, grocery stores, homeless shelters, etc. His efforts help ensure a steady supply of food for those in need, making a significant impact on the community. With his strong communication skills and outgoing personality, Anthony works to build and maintain these vital relationships.
Outside of his work with PlateToPeople, Anthony loves to create artwork, watch various tv shows and movies, and spend time with his friends and family.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh, a senior at Dougherty Valley High School, is a Partnerships Manager for PlateToPeople. After witnessing food insecurity in other countries, he knew he had to make a difference locally. The idea of people going to sleep, attending school, or working on an empty stomach was something he couldn’t ignore.
PlateToPeople gave him the perfect avenue to address this issue. Combining his professionalism with a passion for community-driven solutions, Rishikesh works to expand the club’s reach by forming new partnerships and ensuring that individuals have access to nutritious meals through food collection efforts.