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ABOUT US

Innovators. Dreamers.

Merakhi was created to empower all people to live free by creating a community of respect. 

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Four friends entered college at the beginning of the #metoo movement and were looking for a way to make thier campus safer for everyone. 

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By collaborating with people on all parts of the spectrum, the Merakhi team developed the company to create tools to tackle sexual assault head on.

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WHAT WE DO

Technology. Education. Community.

We believe that through the combination of technology, education, and community, we have the power to shape the next generation of adults. 

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Technology- The Merakhi smart jewelry is comfortable but chic jewelry with GPS and audio recording capabilities to help prevent and process sexual harassment cases.

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Education- Merakhi believes that to systematically tackle the issue of sexual harassment and unsafe occurrences, we need to start by raising awareness from an early age. Not only is it important to teach children and young adults ways to be safe, but we believe it can make a significant difference when such methods are paired with lessons on mutual respect, tolerance, and empowerment to encourage the development of accepting communities.  

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Community- By working with organizations, schools, and universities whose goals are to empower women and non binary members of our communities, we can create a product that takes a holistic look at the intricacies surrounding harassment.

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THE MERAKHI TEAM

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PRIYANKA PATEL

Co-Founder & CEO

Passionate about social entrepreneurship, fashion, and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Priyanka is currently earning her Masters in Sustainability and Social Innovation at international business school HEC Paris. When she’s not busy figuring out how to save the world, Priyanka loves doing yoga, going hiking and camping, and spending time with family and friends!

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KIM SIBILIA

Chief Marketing Officer

Kim is a biomedical engineering major at the Rutgers University Honors College and a BS/MD candidate at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.  Her passion is to empower people to feel comfortable and confident with themselves. She enjoys listening to music, dancing, and watching The Bachelor!

KHUSHI PATEL

Chief Operating Officer

Since high school, Khushi realized the power that student advocacy has in her community to create change. She continued her advocacy for gender equality by joining the Merakhi team. She is currently a BA/MD candidate at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. When she is not busy studying, she loves to spend time outdoors, hiking, and making art.

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MERAKHI PLACES IN THE RUTGERS BUSINESS SCHOOL PITCH COMPETITION

As the youngest team in the competition, Merakhi places 5th and wins prize at the Rutgers Business School Business Plan Competition 2019

MERAKHI TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLINTON GLOBAL INNOVATIVE 2020

Hosted in Scotland, Khushi will represent Merakhi in the Clinton Global Innovative 2020. This will allow her to share the Merakhi message and network with like minded people.

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LET'S TALK

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SURVIVOR OF HIGHLY PUBLICIZED RAPE CASE HAS DIED BY SUICIDE | THE CUT

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AUDRIE & DAISY

2016 ~ Netflix Documentary

In two towns on different sides of America, two teenage girls pass out while intoxicated at high school parties and, while unconscious, both are sexually assaulted by boys they call friends. In the aftermath, the girls each endure online harassment, both attempt suicide, and tragically, one dies. The film explores this new public square of shame from the perspective of the teenagers and their families -- including the boys involved in the assaults and the girls willing to speak out publicly.

THE HUNTING GROUND

2015 ~ Documentary ~ watch on Tubi

Many college students who have been raped on campus face retaliation and harassment as they fight for justice.

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RESOURCES

If a situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, always available 24 hours/day.

NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE

1-800-799-7233
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat

NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HOTLINE

hotline: 1-866-331-9474
text: 22522
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, text, and online chat

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) HELPLINE

1-800-950-6264
text "NAMI" to 741741

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