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My name is Toni, and I'm a radio astronomer with a passion for scientific outreach and sharing my love of space with all my peers!

I'm an international student from the U.S.A. with a BSc in Astrophysics, and I'm currently pursuing an MSc in Physics with a research focus on radio telescopes. Most importantly, I'm a long-time outreach volunteer and astronomy organisation leader. I've served on the Outreach Committee of my undergrad uni's Astronomy Department, where I helped plan events reaching thousands of community members. These events included open houses at my uni's on-campus and offsite observatories, International Observe the Moon Night sponsored by NASA, and International Women & Girls in STEM Day. I also served as the president of my uni's astronomy research promotion organisation, the outreach coordinator of the Women in Astronomy & Astrophysics Club, and a mentor for multiple first-year astronomy and physics students. I worked as a teaching assistant for an observational astronomy course, where I organised lab trips to the on-campus observatory to use and collect data from telescopes. My experience organising events, especially within observatories, will serve me greatly as your Trip Secretary in AstroSoc.

I consider it a privilege to work with and for students. I am passionate about making sure YOU have the best time you can in AstroSoc this year, and I will work diligently to carry out that goal!

Vote Anusha for Trip Secretary!

I’m here to take AstroSoc to the best dark-sky spots and observatories, without breaking your student budget. Count on me for clear-sky plans and unforgettable late-night stargazing trips.

Let’s reach for the stars; vote Anusha!