Aryav Dube is a student at UCLA, studying Computer Science and Linguistics, and a technologist from Fremont, California with a deep interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence. His curiosity for these fields motivates him to build tools that make technology more accessible and impactful for real communities .

His commitment to special education began as an assistant teacher in a special education classroom, where he worked directly with students and supported them through structured curriculum and daily activities. Seeing both their strengths and the barriers they faced inspired him to focus on inclusion, empathy and practical support.

Beyond the classroom, Aryav has been active in local and statewide student advocacy, including work with the City of Fremont Youth Commission and the California Association of Student Councils (CASC), where he has helped elevate youth voices in policy and civic spaces. These experiences shaped his belief that technology, education and advocacy must work together.

To extend his impact beyond his school, Aryav founded SpecialThinkers with the vision of empowering parents and educators of special education students through AI- and ML-powered tools . His goal is to build a more inclusive ecosystem that helps every student feel seen, supported, and capable of success .