Samhita Krishnamurthy

Bio

Samhita Krishnamurthy is a civic tech builder focused on redesigning civic engagement systems for young people by creating new tech-enabled pathways for participation. As a high school sophomore at Minnetonka High School, she works at the intersection of technology, design, and public impact to turn civic interest into meaningful action. She is the founder of Spark Civics, where she leads initiatives that combine technology, education, and mentorship to expand youth civic engagement. Through Spark Civics, she has designed and led civic innovation programs, led youth engagement efforts across Minnesota, and developed a civic tech platform that simplifies civic engagement into a one-step pathway, guiding young people from awareness to meaningful action through personalized support and real-world opportunities. Her work has been presented to state leaders, civic organizations, and youth communities across Minnesota. Samhita also serves as President of the Minnetonka Girls Who Code chapter, where she leads a team of 20+ members delivering pro bono technology solutions to local businesses. In addition, she represents District 6 on the Minnesota Youth Council, working with legislators and communities to advance youth civic engagement, including drafting legislation and statewide initiatives. Her work has been supported through partnerships such as the Global Girls Glow Youth Visionary Lab, where she secured $5,000 in funding to expand her initiatives. She has been recognized as a National Honorable Mention and Minnesota State Winner by NCWIT and received the Target TWIST Award for Computing.