Honoring Youth Who Lead with Purpose: Shubhangi Srishti Awarded Roger Grein Legacy Scholarship
October 22, 2025 | Written by Lindsey Barta
Roger Grein, Founder of Magnified Giving, with Shubhangi Srishti at Magnified Giving’s Fall Dinner on September 16, 2025.
Magnified Giving is proud to recognize Shubhangi Srishti, a junior at Lakota East High School, as the 2025 recipient of the Roger Grein Legacy Scholarship. The award was presented at Magnified Giving’s annual Fall Dinner on September 16, 2025, by Francesca Dishueme, a fellow alumna of the Youth Philanthropy Program and emcee of the event.
Named in honor of Magnified Giving’s founder, Roger Grein, the scholarship recognizes a student whose service and leadership reflect Roger’s lifelong dedication to giving back.
Shubhangi’s passion for philanthropy shines through her leadership of TechElevate, the nonprofit she founded to help bridge the digital divide by teaching coding and digital literacy to youth and senior citizens. What began as a single volunteer opportunity at the Community Building Institute grew into a citywide initiative with a growing team of volunteers who have empowered over 300 students and are introducing older adults to the skills they need to thrive safely online.
Shubhangi receives her award from Francesca Dishueme, fellow alumna of the Magnified Giving Youth Philanthropy Program.
When one of her senior students shared a heartbreaking story of falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam, Shubhangi transformed her concern into action, developing TechElevate’s scam-prevention and digital literacy program. The curriculum helps seniors recognize red flags, safeguard personal information, and build confidence using technology. She is now working to bring this program to senior centers across Greater Cincinnati through partnerships with organizations like Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly.
Shubhangi teaching coding to youth as part of her work with TechElevate.
Her approach to service was shaped in part by her participation in the Magnified Giving Youth Philanthropy Program, where she and her classmates selected Big Brothers Big Sisters to receive their student grant. Through that experience, she came to understand an important lesson about meeting people where they are and being part of meaningful change in the world around you. Shubhangi explained,
“I saw firsthand the impact mentorship and encouragement could have on altering the trajectory of a student. Most of the kids I began with were not confident or interested in coding, but as I got to know them and modified my teaching approach, I noticed them become more engaged and excited about learning. Magnified Giving taught me that true change starts by learning about others' struggles and taking action to assist them.”
Alison Kaufman, Magnified Giving’s Vice President of Programs, shared,
“The more I learned about Shubhangi’s service and leadership, I recognized that her work aligns with our core values. We filter all decisions through the lens of youth empowerment, collaboration, and empathy. Shubhangi’s work with TechElevate empowers young people, senior citizens, and peer leadership. She seeks community partners through collaboration to identify those who can benefit from her time and talents. And, with her empathetic spirit, she identifies a need and finds solutions. She clearly will be a lifelong philanthropist.”
With her vision, compassion, and dedication, Shubhangi embodies the spirit of the Roger Grein Legacy Scholarship—proving that philanthropy isn’t about age or wealth, but about heart, curiosity, and the courage to take action.
We created this video to introduce Shubhangi and the award she received to the guests of the 2025 Fall Dinner. Check it out to meet Shubhangi and hear her describe her work as a young philanthropist! Video filmed and developed by KPG Creative.