Sundeep Vira is a social entrepreneur, educator, and longtime advocate for expanding opportunity for young people in Chicago. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of The Academy Group, where he helped lead an organization dedicated to supporting students with long-term academic, leadership, and career development paths. Sundeep now dedicates much of his work to building partnerships across Chicago that help learners access the support systems they need to succeed. As a co-founder of the Youth Opportunity Clinic, he plays a central leadership role in advancing the initiative, working to design programs, build partnerships with schools and community organizations, and connect young people with the services, mentorship, and opportunities they need to navigate Chicago’s education system and thrive.