Armani serves as Chief Operating Officer of Beauty Beyond Bars for Justice, where she has helped advance legislation such as California’s Culturally Competent Hair Care Act—addressing dignity and equity within carceral spaces.
In a world that often encourages young people to focus narrowly on grades, careers, and personal success, Karthik Veeramallu is asking a different question:
What if knowledge could be used to reconnect people—not just advance ourselves?