Team

Suhaani Sodhi is currently studying Optical Engineering at the University of Arizona and worked as part of the Debugged podcast for the last three years as part of the Experience Design Team. Alongside winning the Congressional App Challenge in 2022 for her app No Narcotics and again in 2024 for Melanosight, she is passionate about helping students explore STEM through projects like initiating a local programming club and organizing monthly STEM events at her local library to encourage kids to enjoy STEM.

Teddy Lampert is a senior in high school and the Deputy Director of the Debugged podcast (formerly Director of Content Development). After winning the Congressional App Challenge in 2022, he was inspired to come back as an alumni to work on a podcast that does the important job of connecting all youth with the world of STEM. When not working on the podcast, he is a co-head of his school’s FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics team, a co-head of Tech Club, and a Digital Editor-in-Chief for his school newspaper. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and making apps.

Tushar Mehta is a senior at Parkland High School in Pennsylvania and serves as Director & Outreach Lead for the Debugged Podcast Experience Design Team, a role he’s held for the past 3 years. A two-time winner of the Congressional App Challenge, he gained recognition in 2022 for his app RecycleBot and again in 2024 for NeuroAID. Tushar is deeply passionate about robotics and mentoring younger students in STEM. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball and flying drones.

Aadyaa Singhal is a high school senior from Seattle, Washington, and serves as the Community Engagement Chair of the Congressional App Challenge Debugged Podcast. She helps expand the show’s reach, connect with audiences nationwide, and bring on guests from across the tech world. Inspired by her community and AP Environmental Science class, Aadyaa created CarbonCalc, an app that helps users measure and reduce their carbon footprint, which was featured in the Berkeley Coder School newsletter. She has developed AI-powered tools as a software developer intern and works as a research assistant at the University of Washington, focused on reducing delays between creating medical cures and getting them to the world. Aadyaa has also collaborated on projects internationally, including in Kenya through her volunteer work with the nonprofit SeaVuria.

Aditya is based in Peoria, AZ, and is passionate about technology, space, and innovation. He enjoys exploring how engineering and creative problem-solving can make a positive impact on the world, especially through projects that blend creativity with practicality. Beyond his interest in tech, Aditya is an avid piano player, podcast enthusiast, and self-development lover who strives to become the best version of himself. He loves learning, sharing ideas, and connecting with others who are curious about the future!

Jack Kroll is a high school senior from New Jersey passionate about computer science, data analysis, and problem solving. He has built projects including a predictive model for car crash locations and an ecosystem simulator. Outside of tech, Jack is a dedicated guitarist with over a decade of training and live performance experience. He acts as an A/V engineer and hosts the Tech News segment. With Debugged, Jack is excited to contribute to technology outreach, foster and expand the tech community, and highlight the role of innovation in shaping the future.

I’m Adhitya Nadooli, a high school video editor, developer, and product designer from Virginia who enjoys building experiences that feel intuitive, human, and useful. Outside of my love for video editing, I focus on AI + UX innovation and am passionate about turning ideas into real products people actually want to use.

Suri Le is a high school senior in Fountain Valley, CA, and has been with Debugged for the last three seasons as a social media lead. Her graphics have been shared with thousands of listeners, Congressional App Challengers, and even members of Congress! Outside of her love for designing, Suri also develops her own applications for tackling pharmacy deserts, detecting new uses for recyclables, and making climate action much more accessible. Her favorite thing about this podcast, and tech in general, is how intersectional it is: there are no limits to what technology can help with!