Anuj Iyer

Incoming ASU Honors student on the pre-med track with a passion for medicine, athletics, and meaningful leadership. Seeking opportunities to engage with clinical, research, and athletic communities through service, teamwork, and dedication to personal growth.

• Co-Founder, Surabhi Goshala Nonprofit, 08/01/24 - Present, Co-founded nonprofit focused on sacred cow welfare and public education, Care for five cows weekly on 1.5-acre farmland as part of spiritual and cultural duty
• Volunteer & Chanting Leader, Mahaganapati Temple of Arizona, Led mantra chanting, prepared Prasada, and supported temple functions and events
• Assistant Track Coach, ACP Middle School, Designed and led distance workouts; mentored and ran with student-athletes

• Perry High School, Cross Country & Track and Field, Varsity runner (11th & 12th grade); Team Captain (12th grade) for both teams, Unified team culture through mentorship, motivation, and accountability, Committed ~12 hrs/week to practice, leadership, and meets
• Arizona Cycling Association / Santan Composite Team, Mountain Biking, Competed in 2 State Championships; team leader and junior high club founder (20+ members)

• President, Connect for College Club, Led efforts to assist peers with college applications, scholarships, and life prep
• Officer, Sparrow Club, American Red Cross Club
• Member, Leo Club, Asian Culture Club, National Honor Society (11th-12th Grade)
• Honor Roll, 9th to 11th Grade

• Carnatic Singing, Performer & Group Leader, 7 Years, Trained in Indian classical music under Vidhya Chandramouli, Performed annually at cultural showcases like Composers Day (2018-2023)
• Taekwondo, First Degree Black Belt, 2014-2016, Developed focus and discipline through structured martial arts training

• NIAAA Student-Athlete Scholarship Recipient, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, 2025, Recognized for academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to varsity athletics through a competitive state and national selection process.
• Triple-Impact Competitor Award - Soccer, Awarded for growth, teamwork, and dedication in competitive soccer
• Honor Roll, 9th to 11th Grade, Maintained high academic performance across all core subjects

• Medical Internship, Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital, India, 06/01/25 - 07/05/25, Shadowed across pediatrics, orthopedics, internal medicine, cardiology, and surgery, Participated in lab rotations and patient care; observed 20+ surgeries with Dr. Shaterian, Gained exposure to medicine as a scientific and human-centered discipline
• Shadowing Experience, Pediatric clinic with Dr. Ramirez - developmental care, wellness visits, patient communication, Surgical observation with Dr. Shaterian across multiple surgical centers
• Volunteer, Mountain Vista Medical Center, Guided patients and families at the front desk; assisted discharged patients to vehicles
• Volunteer, Desert Hand and Physical Therapy, 60+ volunteer hours supporting certified therapists with rehab and recovery exercises

Athletic Involvment

Perry High School – Cross Country & Track and Field

• Varsity runner (11th & 12th grade); Team Captain (12th grade) for both teams
• Unified team culture through mentorship, motivation, and accountability
• Committed ~12 hrs/week to practice, leadership, and meets

Mountain Biking – Arizona Cycling Association / Santan Composite Team

• Competed in 2 State Championships; team leader and junior high club founder (20+ members)

Academic Involvment

President – Connect for College Club

Officer – Sparrow Club & American Red Cross Club
Member – Leo Club, Asian Culture Club, National Honor Society (11th–12th Grade)

Creative & Cultural Expression

Carnatic Singing – Performer & Group Leader (7 Years)

• Trained in Indian classical music under Vidhya Chandramouli
• Performed annually at cultural showcases like Composers Day (2018–2023)

Mahaganapati Temple of Arizona – Volunteer & Chanting Leader

• Led mantra chanting, prepared Prasada, and supported temple functions and events

• Competitive, driven, and community-oriented
• Value humor, empathy, and connection across diverse backgrounds
• Strive to uplift others through service, science, and sport

NIAAA Student-Athlete Scholarship Recipient

• National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (2025)
  Recognized for academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to varsity athletics through a competitive state and national selection process.

Triple-Impact Competitor Award – Soccer

• Awarded for growth, teamwork, and dedication in competitive soccer