Empowering Neurodivergent Learners Through STEAM
Dream2Evolve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for neurodivergent children through STEAM education — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. We believe every child deserves access to learning that celebrates creativity, curiosity, and confidence.
Our History
Dream2Evolve was founded in 2024 by Aayona Vikram, who recognized the need for a local organization devoted to providing neurodivergent support for individuals. Since then, we have transformed into a thriving tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to serving our local and global community through various autism programs. Aayona was inspired by the power of music and the unique talents of neurodivergent children. She found that she could connect deeply with autistic children through piano, forming special bonds with them. As a result, Dream2Evolve has evolved to blend STEAM education, leadership development in children, and partnership with the neurodivergent society. We encourage those who resonate with our mission to volunteer or donate to support our initiatives.
Our Mission
Empowering Every Child to Learn, Lead, and Grow
Empowering children through arts, science, and leadership is crucial, especially within autism programs that focus on neurodivergent support. By promoting STEAM education, we can help these children thrive. Additionally, we encourage you to volunteer or donate to further enhance these programs.
Our Vision
Building a More Inclusive Future
Support children with autism through specialized autism programs that help them realize their full potential, while also nurturing leadership skills in all children via volunteer activities. By donating to such initiatives, you can enhance neurodivergent support and promote STEAM education for everyone.
Our Programs
Connecting Education, Creativity, and Community
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities in music, dance, theater, media, science, math, technology, engineering, and sports. All proceeds from these activities help us donate to autism programs and partner organizations that provide neurodivergent support for children with autism. Additionally, our initiatives promote STEAM education to inspire a love for learning.
Meet our Team
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Aayona Vikram
Founder & President
Aayona describes herself as a social enterpreneur with a scientific bend. She is a senior at Moravian Academy, Bethlehem, PA and wishes to pursue cognitive science in college. Apart from recieving multiple science awards at local, state and regional levels, she enjoys playing and teaching piano to young children. She invented a medical device for remote assessment of joint injuries while also pursuing her love for Indian Classical Dance. She believes that people with autism are not "disabled", but "differently abled". Aayona wants to make the world a better place for differently abled people and recognises that every neurodivergent individual has a special ability.
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Karishma Gera
Chief of International Relations - India
‘Autism doesn’t come with an instruction guide or compulsive need to condition them according to the norms. It essentially survives with a family which will never give up’'.
My mission is deeply rooted in personal experience—as a mother to a 14-year-old son on the autism spectrum, I have witnessed first hand the challenges, gaps, and the extraordinary potential that lies within every child with special needs. So buckle-up my dear friends and value this unique blessing . Trust me, by the end of every day I am running on fumes and seek forgiveness for my sins but then the next morning God empowers me with more patience, wisdom, and determination to teach him new skills.
With a Master's in Economics (M.A.) and Education (M.Ed.), I am a teacher by profession since 2007. I have dedicated my professional journey to creating meaningful change in the field of child development, with a special focus on neurodiversity.
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Anora Vikram
Creative Director
Anora is a 4th grader and passionate about the arts. As creative director, she combines her vibrant imagination with a passion for design and storytelling. At just 9 years old, she’s already known for her artistic talents, whether she’s sketching new concepts, crafting imaginative stories, or dancing to her favorite tunes. When she's not working on her next creative project, Anora enjoys reading, playing tennis, and expressing herself through various art forms. With a natural eye for detail and a love for exploring new ideas, Anora is ready to leave her mark on the world of creativity.
Our Partners
Our Impact
Transforming Lives Through Inclusive Education
We held free piano lessons for children with autism as part of our autism programs in India. Through these piano lessons, we raised charitable funds to support neurodivergent support initiatives. Our aim is to expand the domain of volunteer activities for this noble cause by offering volunteer opportunities to school students across the country and around the globe, allowing them to make a difference in their local community while promoting STEAM education.
