The Team
Srinija Chukkapalli
Srinija Chukkapalli
Srinija Chukkapalli
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Hi there! My name is Srinija, and I'm a high school freshman. I'm someone who believes that our universe is full of endless possibilities - both among the stars and within ourselves. This is what led to me start Orion's Belt.
As the CEO and founder of this organization, I aim to combine my love for space with my commitment to leadership and collaboration. I always enjoy working with like-minded individuals to create experiences that educate, engage, and excite people about the cosmos.
Emaan Poonawala
Srinija Chukkapalli
Srinija Chukkapalli
Chief Operations Officer
Hi! I'm Emaan, a 15 year old grade 10 student at Mentor College and innovator with a passion in space technology. Throughout the past few years, I've delved into the topics of exoplanet detection, time dilation, and nanotechnology in space. Aside from that, I also love writing, business, biology, and fashion! I currently live in Toronto and am so excited to share my passion with like-minded people!
Lovely Gebeyehu
Srinija Chukkapalli
Lovely Gebeyehu
Chief Content Officer
Hi, my name is Lovely! I am a vibrant individual who is always willing to connect, share, and learn from others. My role as CCO is to share and ultimately get you excited about the worlds beyond us, making it easier for you to comprehend it! I'm based in Toronto, Canada, and am a tenth-grade student. I have several projects I'd love to share with you in the future: wavefront sensors, research papers, and cloud chambers! Aside from that, I enjoy music, 3D animation and volunteering.
About Orion's Belt
Our Mission
Orion's Belt is a youth-led organization that aims to foster a global community of astronomy enthusiasts and to encourage a love for space in the upcoming generation. We promote STEM engagement and citizen science by providing our members with educational resources and learning opportunities wherever they are on their journey.
Why We Learn About Space
We learn about space to educate ourselves about our planet and universe. The knowledge we gain from understanding our cosmos can help us understand Earth and its conditions, such as the sustainability of our environment and present-day climate change. With our discoveries, we can apply newly found resources to advance various scientific fields and technologies further. As we challenge the boundaries of what we know, we fuel the curiosity and unity of our generation. Humanity, life, and the future of our world lie in the prospects of space exploration.
Why You Should Join
As a member of Orion's Belt, you will have access to events and opportunities to help you become the best astronomer you can be. Membership perks include publishing articles with us, an invitation to our member-only Slack community, and exclusive webinars and resources to help you aim for the stars.
JOIN THE TEAM!
Welcome! We are currently looking for passionate individuals to be a part of the executive team of Orion's Belt. Click below to learn more and apply.