Khushi Gupta

• Title: Community Engaged Leader Award

Khushi Gupta, a senior Chemistry major from Dublin, Ohio, is driven by her passion for service, leadership and meaningful connections. A dedicated Buckeye, she has immersed herself in philanthropy and mentorship throughout her college journey, driven by a desire to give back to the community that has supported her personally and professionally. As Director of Marketing and Communications for BuckeyeThon, Khushi has focused on strengthening cause connection across the organization’s digital channels with the goal of ensuring every student can engage with BuckeyeThon’s mission to end pediatric cancer and blood disorders. Her leadership as a Buck-I-SERV trip leader to Tampa, Florida deepened her understanding of community engagement, emphasizing to her the importance of collaboration, reflection and lifelong commitment to social impact. With her passion for empowering others, Khushi continues to make a meaningful difference both on and off campus, carrying forward her values of empathy, service, and advocacy as she pursues a career in medicine.