About Us
At Active Circle, we are committed to making a positive difference in the world. We are driven by a passion for empowering communities and transforming lives, and we will continue to work tirelessly towards achieving our mission. Active Circle, a non-profit organization was founded in May 2020 by Aanya Shah and Nivriti Vira.
Driven by a shared vision of creating positive change, we embarked on the journey to create Active Connected Communities.
Active Circle is registered in the state of California (Entity Number 5931195) and recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
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Awards
Our passion for building healthy communities is recognized! Active Circle is proud to be awarded:
FLL Motivational Award: Highlighting our ability to inspire others.
Mayoral Awards from Santa Clara (Lisa Gilmore) and Cupertino (Darcy Paul): Honoring our positive impact on local communities.
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
We are a distinguished nonprofit organization certified to administer the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). Our founders, Aanya and Nivriti, are proud recipients of the Gold PVSA, exemplifying our commitment to community service. As a certified organization, we have the privilege of recognizing outstanding volunteers by nominating them for this prestigious presidential honor.
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Meet the Team
Nivriti Vira
Co-Founder
Nivriti, a current junior in high school, is passionate about dance and loves working with kids. Ever since co-founding Active Circle, she has been devoted to creating healthy and loving communities through the organization ever since.
Abigail Angelo
Marketing Manager
Abigail, currently in high school, loves to sing and to travel. She wants to make a difference by empowering individuals to adopt a more active and healthy lifestyle.
Aanya Shah
Co-Founder
Aanya, a current senior in high school, is passionate about theater and enjoys baking. Since co-founding Active Circle she has become increasingly passionate about bringing individuals together through a shared passion for living an healthy life.
Aarini Shah
Hike Coordinator
Aarini, is currently in 8th grade, and enjoys volleyball and loves animals. She is passionate about creating a world where people can live happy healthy lives.
Mentors
Dr. Akshat Chadha
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of surgery)
& MBA in Healthcare Management
Dr. Akshat Chadha, a General Physician with expertise in Lifestyle Medicine, focuses on managing Diabetes, Thyroid, PCOD, and Obesity. He emphasizes a balanced lifestyle for physical and mental well-being and believes in the mind-body connection for healing. Dr. Chadha advocates treating patients as individuals rather than just addressing their symptoms.
Evelyn Crespo
LMFT & Behavioral Health Manager
Evelyn is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in mental health and addiction medicine. She works with adolescents, adults, and families, specializing in addiction and severe mental health issues. Trained as a meditation and yoga teacher, Evelyn takes a transpersonal approach to promote holistic wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
