Satish moved to the Triangle 26 years ago and, in 2003, made Morrisville his home. Professionally, he is in senior management as a technical architect working on critical projects at a leading pharmaceutical company.
Community service is second nature to Satish, who volunteers regularly within his faith community and beyond.
Satish lives in the Breckenridge Subdivision, which is home to over 100 nationalities and more than 4,000 residents, and his service on the homeowner’s Board of Directors preceded his first election to Morrisville’s Town Council. Since his first term on the Town Council, Satish has focused on the five campaign issues from that election — transportation and traffic alleviation, education (especially, K-12), Morrisville’s youth and seniors, and smart development. Tremendous progress has been realized during Satish’s service, and you can read more about it here.
The son of two retired university professors, Satish holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, a Master’s degree in Computer Science, is a Friday Fellow at UNC Chapel Hill, has studied public policy at the graduate level through Harvard University, and is active within the North Carolina League of Municipalities, where public-service education is a prominent focus.
Meet The Incredible Team Satish Interns
ARIANA PATEL
Hello everyone, my name is Ariana Patel and I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I am currently a freshman at UNC Chapel Hill studying Business Administration and Sports Management with a minor in Data Science. I wanted to join the campaign with pure interest in making an impact in our community, as well as being able to see the influence and impact of data analytics on the process of campaigning. In my hometown, the political scene was quite disruptive and had many issues, some of which Mr. Garimella is working to relieve Morrisville, and I am interested in the political community in the Triangle area. I hope to expand my network, build a community in the Morrisville area, and develop my analytical skills as I continue my career in the business field.
ARYAMAN DEEPESH KUMAR
Hello everyone! My name is Aryaman Deepesh Kumar, and I am from Concord, NC. I am a first-year student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, pursuing majors in Public Policy and Business. I am deeply interested in the intersection of law, policy, and entrepreneurship, and how strategic problem-solving can drive meaningful, long-term social impact.
I was inspired to join this campaign to gain firsthand experience in shaping policy-driven initiatives and to better understand the role of strategy in effective governance. I look forward to applying analytical and policy-driven insights to enhance the campaign’s outreach and decision-making. I’m excited to work alongside this team and contribute to a campaign dedicated to making a tangible difference in the community.
ARYAN KHANNA
Hello everyone! My name is Aryan Khanna, and I am from Charlotte, NC. I am a first-year student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, pursuing a dual major in Applied Mathematics and Business Administration. I was inspired to join this campaign because of my deep interest in the intersection of data analytics, economics, and political philosophy, and how these fields collectively drive impactful decision-making in public policy.
Through my role, I hope to apply my skills in data analysis and strategic problem-solving to support voter outreach and campaign initiatives. I look forward to working with this incredible team, gaining firsthand experience in data-driven policymaking, and developing the leadership skills necessary to inspire meaningful change.
MAYUR RANA
Hey everyone, my name is Mayurrajsinh (Mayur) Rana and I am from Cary, North Carolina. I’m currently a sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill studying Health Policy and Management alongside Political Science. I’ve decided to join Mr. Garimella’s campaign due to my keen interest in local politics and desire to make change in our community, built on the fact that I lived 14 years in Morrisville and have first-hand experience with many of the issues that Mr. Garimella hopes to address. I hope to expand my skills in operations and strategy as well as developing interpersonal skills on my path to law school in hopes of a career in medical malpractice.
SIMMI MANDER
Hello all! My name is Simmi Mander, and I am from Springfield, IL. I am currently a freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill, and am planning on double-majoring in Economics and Public Policy. I am specifically interested in exploring economic and institutional frameworks that set up a community and its members for success and upward mobility. Through this internship, I hope to gain insightful experience in local policy and change-making.
I look forward to assisting Mr. Garimella’s team with strategy insights while leveraging data-driven approaches to optimize outreach, engagement, and policy initiatives. I am excited to contribute to a campaign that prioritizes community-driven solutions! Looking forward to learning from this experience and working alongside such a dedicated team!
TANVI KASARLA
My name is Tanvi Kasarla and I am from Waxhaw, NC. I am a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I was inspired to join Mr. Garimella’s campaign due to two main reasons: my passion for the intersectionality of law/technology and also, to continue maintaining my awareness of the political community around me.
I hope to focus on Marketing and Communications for Mr. Garimella’s campaign in order to expand on my current skill set of digital marketing and user analytics, while also diversifying my portfolio to political avenues.
Additional Team Satish Members
Alyson Smith, Campaign Manager
Morgan Pavelka, Fundraising Director
Robert Crawford, Political Consultant
Allie Donnenwirth Edwards, Digital Advisor
Jennifer Heinser, Graphic Designer