Kavya, Founder and Executive Director Tampon Express, is a high school senior from Marlton, New Jersey. A devoted fine artist and dancer, Kavya is known for having created “A Lexicon of a Novel Virus”, the acclaimed map of ink and gel that represents the lexicon of fear and hope stretching across the United States at the start of the pandemic in Spring of 2020. “A Lexicon of a Novel Virus” is presently on display at the Evesham Township Library.

She is also the composer of “Generation Misinformation”. Currently on display at Medplus Drugs and Surgicals, “Generation Misinformation” is a collage of New York Times headlines, images, and snippets which encompass the major news stories of the Covid-19 pandemic. Kavya is also an Indian classical and Indo-contemporary dancer, participating and winning many competitions. Additionally, she has engaged in research with mentorship from professors from Columbia University and the University of Cambridge on topics ranging from healthcare for single mothers and abortion privacy.Kavya has a deep passion for helping the world and empowering every individual to reach their greatest potential. This cause is one that Kavya holds close to her heart, and will continue to advocate for throughout her academic and professional careers.

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