Sonika Menon | Founder, CEO
Sonika graduated from the University of Chicago in June 2025. She is a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, which she has been practicing for over 10 years. Sonika also loves to play the piano. Birthdays have always been a big part of Sonika's family. At 13 years old, she founded The Birthday Giving Program to ensure that everyone is celebrated on their special day.
Rinna Talwar | Founder Senior Citizen Division
Rinna is a Senior at the George Washington University studying Public Health on the pre-med track. She loves to dance, bake, and travel in her free time. In October 2017, Rinna helped found the senior citizen division in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Rohin Menon | Director of International Growth
Rohin is a Sophomore at Loyola University Chicago. He has been working to establish international partnerships for The Birthday Giving Program. He is also the Founder of The School Supply Project, which responds to the need for school supplies in low-income school districts. In his spare time, Rohin enjoys playing basketball and collecting and restoring old cars. He is also a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Anya Talwar | Event Planner
Anya is a Senior at St. Francis High School. She is involved in choir, tennis, and the National Honor Society. She also enjoys Bharatanatyam dance, baking, and is currently pursuing her pilots license along with being a co-founder of the School Supply Project.
Gabriella Brayboy | Volunteer Recruitment Manager
Gabriella is a college student looking to go into the business field. She is part of an advisory board for the business program at her school. Gabriella is also a chapter representative for The Birthday Giving Program!
Fatima Almustapha | Community Outreach Manager
Fatima is a 20-year-old majoring in public health at the University of South Australia. She loves working with people, particularly those from underserved communities. In the future, she hopes to further her education in global health.
Dana Ridgeway | Community Outreach Manager
Dana is from Birmingham, AL. In her free time, she enjoys reading books, making crafts, watching movies, and spending time with family. She believes that a birthday should be celebrated no matter how old you are turning, as each year is just as important as the last! Dana is also a chapter representative for The Birthday Giving Program! She provides birthday bags to senior citizens at Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation.