Disha Adapa was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and lived in the state until she was 12 years old. She has a twin sister, and they are both 8th graders on the Dolphins team. In her free time, she likes to read, draw, and spend time outdoors. She also has a love for dogs, playing the piano, and writing poems. Through journalism, she hopes to grow as a writer and learn to report news in the form of articles.