Hometown: Naperville

Class: Senior

Parents: Raj and Roopa Nath

Sponsor: Shawna Stanley, counselor

Community service: Mon Foundation (Kolkata, India), worked with autistic children in group therapy sessions; KidzPlanet, taught English at an NGO village school near Kolkata, India; (School) Helps Nepal, fundraiser to raise money for Nepal earthquake victims; (School) Helps Syria, fundraiser to raise money for the victims of the Syrian refugee crisis; Sovereign Pediatric Therapy, worked with developmentally disabled children

Personal statement: “I’ve learned through my diverse volunteering experiences that everyone, whether underprivileged or impoverished, has the potential to learn. It is my life goal to continue serving children both in my local community and around the world in hope that they will gain the resources to learn and to live a bettered life.”

Sponsor’s endorsement: “Natasha has a heart for service. Inspired by a family member with autism, she went to India over the summer to work with children with developmental disabilities in group therapy sessions.”