DayLane Health
A NJ Nonprofit Organization
Meet the Team at
DayLane Health
President and Co-Founder: Evan Xu
Vice President and Co-Founder: Shrey Sharma
Secretary and Media Lead: Zimo Nan
Treasurer and Finances: Sathvik Kasarla
Outreach and Development Officer: Alex T. Zhang, Ishir Vajjhala
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Evan Xu
President and Co-Founder
Evan is in the graduating high school class of 2026 at Ridge High School, and commits himself to the pre-med/biology field for a couple of years as he struggled with his own health in his childhood. These childhood experiences have shaped his views on the medical field and he sees the urgency of care to those who have suffered physically--and emotionally.
Evan shadows at Attain Physical Therapy and volunteers with the Atlantic Health System at the Hackettstown and Chilton Medical Centers with over 250+ hours. Evan enjoys to play volleyball at a national and varsity level and plays the violin with the New Jersey Youth Symphony for over 4 years. Additionally, he oversees interns at the Bernards Township Regional Chamber of Commerce as the Student Intern President, he is the Outreach Manager of Ridge HOSA, is the co-president of Ridge World Language and Cultures Club, and is a part of the Bioleague II team at Ridge.
Shrey Sharma
Vice President and Co-Founder
Shrey is in the graduating high school class of 2026 at Ridge High School and with a passion of helping the under-represented, Shrey set out with his friends to stand up for people who lose access to healthcare--especially those geographically disadvantaged. In his free time, Shrey loves to listen to music, hang out with his friends, and go for long late-night walks. He's lived in 3 different countries and loves to make new connections. He hopes to make a significant impact on rural areas and better some lives in the process.
Zimo Nan
Secretary and Media Lead
Zimo is in the graduating high school class of 2026 at Ridge High School and is pursuing the medical field, is dedicating himself to making changes in his own community. To further pursue his passion in health, he shadows dentists and hygienists at local practices in Basking Ridge. His dedication to competing in cello has also allowed him to perform at venues such as Carnegie Hall and the University of Puerto Rico. In his free time, Zimo enjoys playing guitar, playing volleyball at the national and varsity level, and he also dabbles in a little street photography.
Sathvik Kasarla
Treasurer and Finances
Sathvik is in the graduating high school class of 2027 at Ridge High School and is a driven and committed individual, always dedicated to helping those around him. Over the past 20 months, he has accumulated over 250 volunteer hours, and now joins his friends to assist those most in need. Outside of community service, Sathvik is actively involved in his school’s marching band and volleyball team, serves as a Boy Scout in his town’s troop, and enjoys playing the piano.
Alex T. Zhang
Outreach and Development Officer
Alex is in the graduating high school class of 2026 at Ridge High School and through his unexpected stints as a patient in St. Joseph's University Medical Center, has developed a powerful appreciation for the communities that support those in their darkest periods. Through his perserverance in health research at an internship for CUNY, dedication to raising money for hospitalized children through Project Sunshine, and passion for volunteering at his community’s local daycare, he hopes to provide this support to those who need it the most, just as he was granted. Watching doctors and nurses seemingly revive his fragile body has only strengthened his passion for the medical field, a passion he is determined to pursue through higher education and community efforts. In his free time, Alex enjoys playing pickup soccer, reviewing music, and getting food with friends.
Ishir Vajjhala
Outreach and Development Officer
Ishir Vajjhala is part of the 2026 graduating class of Ridge Highschool and plans on dedicating his education journey to the pre-med track. His perseverance to positively impact the world around him is seen from his hours volunteering as an EMT, the numerous environmental projects him and his team oversee, as well as the blood drives he orchestrated with his First Responders school club. He loves his dog, loves to listen to music, and loves to play pickleball with friends during his free time--when the weather's nice. Ishir continuously aims to help the less fortunate, especially during their times of crisis.