Srihan Anand

• Title: Community Engaged Leader Award

A third-year Biomedical Science major and native of Solon, Ohio, Srihan Anand is the Founder and President of Music in Medicine, an organization that empowers Ohio State students to share their musical talents with patients, families and staff at hospitals and care facilities in Central Ohio. Through his own experiences volunteering as a keyboardist for patients in hospice, Srihan saw firsthand the remarkable impact that music can have on the holistic wellness of patients. Through Music in Medicine, Srihan has led volunteers in creating uplifting environments that alleviate anxiety and foster emotional connection. As a busy pre-med student, Srihan has made holistic wellness a guiding principle of his academic career, using music as an outlet to enhance his focus, creativity and compassion. This school year, Music in Medicine has expanded, serving over 50 patients and consistently receiving positive feedback about the emotional relief and sense of community its sessions foster.