Hi, my name is Manisha Kaura (she/her). I'm a 34-year old published author studying for standardized tests, writing and photographing a cookbook for malodorous rare disease patients, and transforming linguistics IP into something creative. Previously, I founded the healthcare nonprofit Dermetel (formerly Dangerous Rays) at age 19 and led it for a decade as Executive Director. During that time, I authored two children's books on skin cancer prevention, directed a documentary on indoor tanning, founded a free dermatology clinic for underserved patients, supported rare disease communities, and helped patients access genetic testing. At age 23 in 2016, I delivered a private TEDx talk on the future of teledermatology. And from 2017 to 2021, I also built a career in high-end fashion design and manufacturing under the brand Misha Kaura, producing collections shown during New York Fashion Week, managing teams of seamstresses across multiple cities, dressing a celebrity in a couture gown photographed by Getty Images, and hosting a globally distributed fashion podcast. More recently, between 2022 to 2025, I founded two biotech ventures--one for profit and one non-profit--that I closed in 2024 and 2025, respectively. In my spare time, I enjoy reading nonfiction, going to the theatre, seeing Broadway musicals, eating at restaurants, listening to music, listening to Joel Osteen sermons, engaging with my Hindu spirituality, etc. I only have one Instagram account, and it is @manishaskaura.