Our Team
Yash Totla - Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Yash is currently a student at Paradise Valley High School in the Class of 2025. He has been involved in a variety of sports since his childhood, with basketball being the most notable, as he has played the sport for 8 years. In 2021, he transitioned to the sport of tennis, where he has since competed at various state-level tournaments for his high school team and has been named a member of his All-District Tennis Team. During his transition to tennis, he was surprised by how expensive the sport can be, with equipment and coaching costing a great deal of money. This reason caused him to found Ace for Love and remove the factor of wealth so kids can enter the beautiful sport of tennis and gain access to equipment and coaching, all without having to pay a dime!
Taariq Haroon - Chief Product Officer
Taariq is currently a student at BASIS Peoria in the Class of 2025. He has been playing tennis for over 11 years, and has a deep passion for the sport. He has competed in sectional and national level tournaments with the United States Tennis Association. Taariq is proud to share his experience and love for tennis with kids across Phoenix and he is a firm believer that discipline and resilience through tennis can change the lives of children across the valley. He is willing to commit his time and energy into planning Ace for Love's impactful mission of bringing tennis to kids from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Yash Mour - Chief Operating Officer
Yash is currently a student at Paradise Valley High School who also participates in their CREST program. He has played many sports including Football, Basketball, and Tennis. He played basketball for 5 years and played for the high school team before letting it go last year. His passion for sports and his want to impact the community has been a motivating factor and the main reason for him to join Ace for Love. Through the organization, he wishes to make an impact on others' lives and inspire them to be something greater.
Tanmay Dewangan - Head of Technology
Tanmay is currently a student at Paradise Valley High School in the class of 2025. As a technology enthusiast with a gold medal in computer programming, he brings a deep passion for leveraging technology in order to reach and empower underprivileged children. His recent journey into the sport of tennis has inspired him to use technology as a method to bridge the gap in tennis education throughout Phoenix. Drawing from his volunteer experience at Kumon, a tutoring center for children, Tanmay is determined to combine his love for technology and tennis as he takes on the role of Head of Technology, dedicated to bringing positive change to the lives of disadvantaged youth.
Ashwath Sumugam - Head of Marketing
Currently a junior at Paradise Valley High School, Ashwath brings invaluable leadership experience to our organization, serving as our Marketing Head. Sport has been an integral part of Ashwath's life since before grade school, with a focus on cricket for over 6 years. Tennis, although pursued as a hobby, also holds a special place in his heart. Ashwath is determined to elevate our nonprofit's outreach efforts and enhance its impact in the community by bridging the barriers of playing tennis. Sharing our commitment to making tennis accessible to all, Ashwath is dedicated to promoting our nonprofit's mission across the valley.