Meet Priti Narain · The Lotus Project

Priti Narain

Founder · The Lotus Project

Her Story

A Student Who Never Stopped Growing

Hi, I'm Priti Narain — the founder of The Lotus Project and a civil engineering student at Hofstra University. From a young age, I've been deeply involved in academics, leadership, and extracurriculars, always pushing myself to learn, lead, and give back.

I attended a Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school where I focused on engineering, robotics, and drone technology. I served as captain of my robotics competition team and as a designer for my drone team, which advanced to nationals in its very first year.

Beyond the classroom, I was actively involved in the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society (as webmaster), SkillsUSA, and Key Club — organizations that shaped my sense of service and community from an early age.

Highlights & Honors

A Journey of Achievement

Robotics Team Captain

Served as captain of her competitive robotics team at her CTE high school, leading the team through competitions and developing technical and leadership skills that shaped her engineering path.

Drone Team · Nationals

Worked as a designer for her high school drone team — which advanced to nationals in its very first year, a remarkable achievement that reflected the team's dedication and Priti's design expertise.

SkillsUSA Competition Winner

Won a SkillsUSA competition in robotic coding fundamentals, demonstrating excellence at the intersection of programming and engineering — a discipline she now channels into mentoring others.

Music Teacher at 14

Became a music teacher at just 14 years old, instructing students in singing, harmonium, and sitar at the East Indian Music Academy — a testament to her talent, patience, and passion for sharing knowledge.

NY State Achievement Award

Recognized by the New York State Office of the Comptroller with an Achievement Award, honoring her contributions to her school community and commitment to excellence beyond the standard curriculum.

Miss Diwali Queen NY 2025

Crowned Miss Diwali Queen NY 2025 — an experience that deepened her confidence, leadership, and commitment to representing and uplifting her South Asian community with grace and purpose.

The Heart Behind It

Why I Created The Lotus Project

Despite being involved in so many activities, I remember how overwhelming it felt trying to figure out what I should be doing for college — which classes to take, which extracurriculars actually mattered, and how to build a strong application.

I realized that a lot of students feel the same way: capable, but without clear direction. The guidance I was searching for wasn't always easy to find — and that gap stayed with me.

That's why I created The Lotus Project. Through mentorship, opportunity support, and personalized guidance, I help students find internships, build strong résumés, explore meaningful extracurriculars, and navigate the college process with confidence.

My goal is to make the high school experience more purposeful, less confusing, and ultimately more empowering — so students can grow with clarity, confidence, and direction.

Personalized Direction

Tailored guidance for each student's unique path

Résumé & Application Support

Help building a profile that truly stands out

Internship & Opportunity Access

Connecting students to experiences that matter

Free for Every Student

Because good guidance should never have a price tag