Aayati Dash Kar

Aayati Dash Kar is a 7th grade middle  school student and self-taught artist who uses creativity and imagination to challenge traditional norms and expectations for young girls in STEAM fields. Currently serving as the Assistant Creative Director of the LEADhER book by the World Woman Foundation, Aayati also co-founded Queendom Metaverse, an online platform empowering users to explore virtual worlds and build inclusive communities. She is the Founder and Host of the Girls Talk STEM podcast and mentorship platform, a space where young girls can engage in meaningful conversations and mentorship in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Aayati recently joined forces with award-winning visual artist Karen Bysedt to launch the #Crownyourself collection. Her artwork has been showcased at prestigious venues including the GRAMMY Museum, META, the Chicago Racial Justice Forum, the Art Directors Club Festival in Germany, and the Cannes Festival of Creativity. Most recently, her art was auctioned at Christie's in Beverly Hills in collaboration with UNICEF.