Name: Nidhi Rao 

Pronouns: She/her 

Hometown Cypress, Texas, U.S. 

Key Club name: Bridgeland High School 

Year in school: 12 

Activities outside of Key Club: Outside of Key Club, I love to participate in orthotic research, write and travel 😊. 

 

Past Key Club International leadership experience 

  1. Texas-Oklahoma District governor
  2. Division 10 lieutenant governor
  3. Bridgeland High School club secretary

Why did you decide to run for the international board? 

I decided to share my passion for service with others. Key Club has shown me the immense platform it provides for students to use their voices and actions to create positive change in their communities. I aim to strengthen the core values of Key Club, provide global service opportunities and enhance the interconnectivity of all Key Club districts. 

What are you most looking forward to this year? 

Creating new service opportunities for members to support students globally by working closely with our Key Club International service partners. 

What do you like most about Key Club International? 

I love the friendships and the network formed within Key Club International. By bringing together students from diverse regions, Key Club members have the chance to share their passions and create a global network dedicated to driving positive change. 

What is your favorite Key Club memory and why? 

My favorite Key Club memory is volunteering at my school’s monthly MESA Food Pantry Weekend. This experience embodies many aspects of Key Club that have fostered personal growth and leadership through kindness. 

Working alongside a supportive community of volunteers, we provided food packages to thousands of families. Witnessing the direct impact and the joy it brought to the community makes this my most cherished Key Club memory. 

Why did you join Key Club?  

I was inspired by the profound impact individuals can have on their communities. Key Club became a home where I could advocate for important causes, share my passion for service and inspire others to lead within their homes, schools and communities.  

What is your career ambition?  

I aspire to become a neurosurgeon in the future and open my own clinic. 

Favorite book: My favorite book series is Harry Potter. 

Favorite food or snack: My favorite food is pasta. 

Favorite animal: My favorite animal is a bunny. 

Somewhere you would like to visit in the future: I would love to visit Greece! 

What is something people may not know about you?  I can speak three-plus languages! 

What is the best advice ever given to you?  You can excel in one area while also diversifying your talents within that field. 

What did you want to be when you grew up? I have always wanted to become a surgeon.