Hindu Heritage Summer Camp
India Community Center, Rochester, NY
Meet this year's staff...
SESSION 1 STAFF
Arya Sharma
Program DirectorReturning for her twelfth year, Arya is honored to serve as this year’s Director. Having attended camp as a camper and served as a counselor, head counselor, photo journalist, and Assistant Director Arya credits HHSC with a great deal of her cultural and spiritual development in addition to giving her lifelong friendships. Originally from the DC metro area, Arya is a junior studying public health and medical anthropology at New York University. She is thrilled to make 2026 a summer to remember!
Mihika Mathur
Assistant Program DirectorReturning for her eleventh year, Mihika is excited to serve as an Assistant Director this summer. Over the years, she has been a camper, counselor, and head counselor. She is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and is currently a freshman studying International Affairs at George Washington University in DC. She’s looking forward to another great summer at camp.
Eshan Sharma
Assistant Program DirectorReturning for his eleventh year, Eshan Sharma is excited to serve as an Assistant Director this summer. Over the years, he has been a camper, counselor, and volunteer, gaining a deep appreciation for the camp community and its traditions. Originally from Maryland, he is currently studying on the pre-med track at the University of Southern California. He grateful for his chance to spend another wonderful summer at HHSC.
SESSION 2 STAFF
Taron Suppiah
Program DirectorTaron is thrilled to return to camp this year as Director! Since first coming to camp, he has truly done it all — serving as kitchen staff, medical assistant, photo journalist, counselor, Head Counselor, Assistant Director, and Staff Coordinator. Originally from Pennsylvania, Taron treasures the strong sense of community, tradition, and connection that define camp life. Camp has shaped him in countless ways, offering lifelong friendships and meaningful leadership lessons.
Nikki Shah
Assistant Program DirectorNikki’s journey here began in 2018. After four years as a camper, she transitioned into leadership, serving as a Counselor and, most recently, as Head Counselor. This year, she is thrilled to return as Assistant Director.
Anoushka Sinha
Assistant Program DirectorAnoushka is incredibly excited to return as Assistant Director this year! Coming to camp since 2016, she has been a camper, counselor, and, most recently, Head Counselor. She is from Dallas, Texas.