Hi there! I'm Sivaank Pothukoochi, and like many young people today, I've seen firsthand how our digital lives can subtly reshape our attention and impact our well-being. My journey into understanding this complex relationship truly began from a place of curiosity and concern, growing into a deep passion for helping my peers.

I've always been fascinated by how things work, especially in the realms of Health Sciences, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, and Mental Health. This curiosity led me to incredible experiences, like shadowing physicians at places like UTSW and Baylor University Medical Center, and even delving into complex research at NASA GeneLab for High Schools, where I explored how environments affect our genes. My independent work on CRISPR-AI also taught me a lot about innovative problem-solving.

Through these experiences, I've realized that the challenges we face with social media aren't just about 'using our phones too much.' They're about how our brains are being 'rewired' by design, and how we can consciously 'rewire' them back.

YouthRewired is my commitment to teen's digital habit – to share practical tools, and to offer a space where teens can learn to navigate the digital world mindfully.

I believe teens can take control of their digital lives and unlock their incredible potential.