Meet the Team!

Our Founders

Natalie Tan and Siri Mokkala created T.O.T.S. the summer after their freshman year at Plano East Senior High School. Although T.O.T.S. began as a club, it grew over the years to become a successful nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged communities everywhere.

Founder
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Hello! My name is Siri! I am the founder of this organization and has been working since 2022. In the beginning, I focused on launching the organization in the school and scheduling the classes between students and tutors. This involved finding a sponsor and marketing at different community events to gain students. As the organization progressed, I turned my focus towards gaining new chapters in different locations which involved holding lots of interviews and going through applications. I also work on outreach and partnerships between our nonprofit and other nonprofit organizations.

Officer
Hello! My name is Talia. I absolutely love to tutor; it’s been a passion of mine to help others even when I’m still learning new concepts. TOTS was the perfect opportunity to nurture this passion for teaching. I joined TOTS because I felt it would offer me the chance to possibly change somebody’s academic life and to help make students feel more confident in themselves in regards to grades, school stress… etc.

Event Coordinator
Hello, my name is Roshan Vajinapalli, the Event Coordinator for TOTS. I wanted to be a part of TOTS to make an impact on underprivileged students in different countries. I have plenty of experience in different projects spreading educational access to different countries such as India. I hope I can continue to foster this impact in TOTS.

Headquarters

Software/Website Designer
Hello! My name is Akhil, and I am the website designer for TOTS. Having a huge passion for making an impact using my software knowledge inspired me to join TOTS and help the organization in this role. Through my role, I plan to create a helpful platform where students can easily find educational resources and connect with tutors!

Director of Finances
Hello! My name is Saumya! I’m a rising senior at Plano East Senior High School, serves as the Director of Finances for Teaching Others to Succeed (T.O.T.S.). I work with grant and scholarship organizations to fund programs to help provide educational resources for the underserved public school system. Additionally, I have worked on outreach in the establishment of new chapters and have worked as a tutor. I am committed to helping increase educational resources and opportunities for lower to middle income communities in order to increase educational equity.

Outreach Officer
Hello! My name is Manya Gummaraju and I am a junior at Plano East Senior High School. As the Outreach Officer of the TOTS club I am driven by a passion for making a positive impact in our community. In my role, I am committed to extending the reach of our club's mission to provide free tutoring for children and give more children the opportunity to thrive academically. I look forward to working with this group of like minded individuals so we can provide a valuable service to the community. I am excited to be a part of this organization and witness the positive changes we can bring to the lives of these children through education.

Officer
Hello! My name is Santosh Gedela. I originally joined TOTS as a tutor, and now I am part of the expansion team for TOTS. I became a part of TOTS because I believe in the impact of education and that everyone should be able to access high-quality education. I'm passionate about providing quality tutoring to children. TOTS shares this mission, and I'm thrilled to participate in this community-driven initiative to make learning accessible for all. It's a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.