Rhea Kewalramani

Builder · Leader · Athlete

Rhea
Kewalramani

"Learn it, lead it, leave it better than she found it."

Rhea is a builder, and she rarely picks just one lane. A varsity athlete, nonprofit founder, Eagle Scout candidate, and high school senior pursuing rigorous AP/Honors coursework alongside dual enrollment at the University of Florida, she has spent her high school years proving that excellence in one area is not a ceiling, it is a launching pad. Whether she is competing on the lacrosse field, leading younger scouts, running a piano teaching business, or coordinating the donation of handmade plushies to foster children, she brings the same drive to everything she touches: learn it, lead it, and leave it better than she found it. For Rhea, that is not a philosophy she stumbled into. It is simply how she operates.

Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to launch Piano for Peanuts, a self-run piano instruction business for young children, and Snuggles and Stitches, a nonprofit where she teaches students to crochet handmade plushies donated to local foster homes. Beyond the classroom and field, she was selected as the sole Steinbrenner representative for the Rising Stars Leadership Academy, one of only 30 students regionwide and earned a $2,500 scholarship from the Hillsborough Education Foundation. She also competed as a pitch finalist in the AMGEN STEM Entrepreneurship Program at USF's Muma School of Business, presenting a biotech and AI startup concept to a panel of corporate executives. She was additionally selected for the Ryan Nece Foundation Student Service Program and now serves as a Student Intern supporting the Foundation's CEO during its 20th anniversary campaign.

Fluent in English and Gujarati, with four years of Spanish and three years of American Sign Language, Rhea has earned Florida's Gold Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. Having visited more than 20 countries and 25 U.S. states, she brings a global perspective and genuine intellectual curiosity to every room she enters.

Resume Highlights

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Steinbrenner High School — Lutz, Florida

Senior, Expected Graduation: May 2027

  • Principal's Honor Roll across AP, Honors, and dual enrollment coursework at the University of Florida
  • AP Scholar with Distinction and AP Scholar with Honors
  • Fine Arts Designation in progress
  • Earned Florida's Gold Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
  • Pursuing Florida's Gold Seal of Biliteracy in American Sign Language
  • CompTIA Tech+ — Industry recognized technology credential
  • Adobe Certified Professional — Virtual Design, Design & Illustration, Digital Video, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  • JP Morgan Chase GenerationTech Tampa — 3rd Place
  • Rising Stars Leadership Academy — $2,500 scholarship recipient, Hillsborough Education Foundation
  • EdX: Introduction to Quantum Computing for Everyone — University of Chicago

Varsity Lacrosse — Steinbrenner Warriors

  • Defensive player, 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons
  • District Champions, 2024
  • Club team: Limitless Lacrosse

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) — Chapter Reporter

  • 1st Place, District Competition in Digital Animation (2025 and 2026)
  • 2nd Place, District Competition in Graphic Design (2024)

National Honor Society — Historian

Animation Club — Vice President and Co-Founder

International Culture Club — Vice President and Co-Founder

Current Rank: Life Scout | Eagle Scout in progress

  • Troop Guide (2025–2026) — mentors and supports younger scouts
  • Patrol Leader (2024), Quartermaster (2023), Assistant Patrol Leader (2022)

Piano for Peanuts — Founder & Instructor (May 2024–Present)

  • Self-run piano teaching business serving young children in the local community
  • Develops individualized lesson plans and manages all scheduling and parent communication independently

Snuggles and Stitches — Nonprofit Founder

  • Teaches student volunteers to crochet handmade plushies donated to local foster homes
  • Fosters teamwork, creativity, and meaningful community impact

Rising Stars Leadership Academy — Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (June 2026)

  • Selected as the sole representative from Steinbrenner High School and one of only 30 students in the region
  • Developed leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through immersive training with law enforcement, military, and civic leaders
  • Awarded a $2,500 scholarship and laptop from the Hillsborough Education Foundation

AMGEN STEM Entrepreneurship Program — Pitch Finalist, USF Muma School of Business (July 2026)

  • Collaborated with a five-person team to develop a tech-driven startup model focused on biotech and AI innovation
  • Delivered a business pitch to a panel of corporate executives and industry professionals at the competitive camp finale

Girls Who Code — Summer Immersion Program (2024–2025)

  • Completed an intensive computer science program covering Python, web development, algorithms, and user-centered design
  • Collaborated with a cohort of aspiring technologists to build coding projects through hands-on instruction and mentorship

Ryan Nece Foundation — Student Intern (April 2026–Present)

  • Supporting the CEO and Director of Programs during the Foundation's 20th anniversary campaign
  • Designs and prepares social media graphics and posts to build community awareness
  • Contributes to anniversary campaign development and website content creation
  • Assists with donor stewardship and organizational communications

Ryan Nece Foundation — Student Service Program (August 2025–Present)

  • Competitively selected for a two-year leadership and mentorship program; approximately 25 students chosen across the Tampa Bay area
  • Selected as one of 30 high school servant leaders for a four-day Atlanta Service-Learning Trip in summer 2026
  • Collaborated with 8 Atlanta-area nonprofits addressing food insecurity, youth development, homelessness, and community wellness
  • Helped organize over $10,000 in donated sports equipment, prepare 20,411 meals for families across 29 Georgia counties, and pack 257 food and hygiene bags for individuals in need
  • English and Gujarati — native
  • Spanish — 4 years, earned Florida's Gold Seal of Biliteracy
  • American Sign Language — 3 years, pursuing Florida's Gold Seal of Biliteracy