About The SeniorIT Foundation
Bridging generational gaps by empowering seniors with essential tech skills to enrich their lives.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to help bridge the generational gap that has formed between the seniors and other generations through technology. The seniors in our world are getting disconnected due to their lack of ability to understand simple technological advances and we would like to help them gain a basic understanding of this so that they are more comfortable. Not only do we want to teach them about simple technology but we want to help them utilize it to enrich their lives with the world of technology.
Our Vision
Our vision is to have our volunteers in senior centers across California helping the elderly with their problems. We are striving for our videos and lessons to be seen and utilized by seniors and anyone else who would need tech help.
Our Story
How We Got Started
The SeniorIT Foundation was inspired by our own grandparents, who often needed help navigating modern technology. Founded by friends Rohan Devnani, Yuvaan Parwaney, and Ayesha Godhwani, we realised that many seniors face similar challenges with their devices, from setting up email to managing passwords and using social media. Our mission became clear: to empower seniors with the knowledge and confidence to use technology effectively. We began by visiting local senior centers in the Bay Area, offering hands-on assistance and creating instructional videos. Our efforts quickly made a positive impact, helping seniors feel more connected and secure in the digital world.
Where We Are Now
As our initiative gained momentum, we recruited student volunteers who shared our vision, expanding our reach and services. Today, the SeniorIT Foundation continues to thrive, bridging the digital divide for seniors and fostering meaningful intergenerational connections. Whether you’re a senior seeking help, a volunteer eager to make a difference, or an organization looking to partner with us, we welcome you to join our community. Together, we can ensure that no one is left behind in the digital age.
Meet the Team
AYESHA GODHWANI
Co-Founder & CEO
Ayesha Godhwani is an incoming junior at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, California. She is eager to help bring the seniors back into the world through technology and help them feel more connected to the generations below them.
She is very fond of animals and the environment, and she has an interest in marine biology as well. She does community service at a farm outside of school known as Animal Assisted Happiness and deeply enjoys working with the animals and cleaning the environment that they live in.
Ayesha is on the swim team at her school and really enjoys being with her teammates in a fun, competitive, and motivating environment that teaches her a lot about companionship. Through this she has the spark and ability to want to help people and work with them in terms of the Senior IT Foundation formally established in early 2024 after she began informally helping seniors with technology in 2023..
ROHAN DEVNANI
Co-founder & Head of Business Development
Rohan Devnani is a 15-year-old student at Emerald High School with a passion for mathematics, public speaking, and video games. Known for his leadership skills and dedication, Rohan is an active member of the Gavel Club, where he refines his public speaking abilities and mentors his peers.
Rohan’s enthusiasm for mathematics is evident in his academic achievements and his eagerness to tackle complex problems. This analytical mindset also fuels his interest in video games, where he enjoys strategizing and engaging in immersive virtual worlds.
As a natural leader, Rohan is respected by his peers for his ability to inspire and guide others. His commitment to personal growth and helping those around him makes him a standout individual both in and out of the classroom.
YUVAAN PARWANEY
Co-founder & Head of Technology
Yuvaan Parwaney is an incoming sophomore at Saratoga High School in Saratoga, California, and a co-founder of the SeniorIT Foundation. He is passionate about helping seniors understand and utilize technology better, bridging the gap between generations.
Outside of his work with the foundation, Yuvaan is deeply involved in robotics, where he excels in designing and building innovative solutions for his VRC team. He also has a strong interest in game development, creating engaging and interactive experiences.
Yuvaan is an avid swimmer, finding enjoyment in competition. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games and exploring high-end cooking, experimenting with new recipes and techniques to craft tasty meals.
ADITYA (ADI) GODHWANI
Director of Marketing
Aditya (Adi) Godhwani is a second-year college student at Santa Monica College and Ohlone College in California, where he is preparing to study business and entrepreneurship. Growing up with both sets of grandparents in the same neighborhood, Adi spent much of his childhood alongside them, gaining first hand insight into the challenges seniors face in today’s fast-changing digital world.
A lifelong athlete, Adi began playing table tennis at the age of seven. He homeschooled during the last two years of high school to pursue the sport professionally, representing the United States on the Junior National Team and later the U.S. Men’s Table Tennis Team. His international competitions have taken him to over 50 countries, giving him not only a global perspective but also a deep connection to Indian and Chinese cultures. Fluent in both Hindi and Mandarin, Adi has experienced how these cultures create strong community structures to support seniors.
With this inspiration, Adi joined SeniorIT , as the director of marketing, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering older adults in the U.S. through short, simple video tutorials that make technology and the internet more approachable. By blending his global experiences with his passion for entrepreneurship and service, Adi hopes to bring a sense of community, connection, and confidence to seniors navigating the digital age.
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