Meet the Team

Nayan Saini

Chief Executive Officer
Hi! I’m Nayan Saini, a rising senior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North. I’ve always loved solving problems and exploring how things work, which sparked my passion for math, science, and programming. I’ve taken AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, and AP Computer Science A, and I’m currently diving deeper into data science with Python. As CEO of StudentsOfSTEM, I lead our national expansion and oversee the organization’s overall strategy. I also support a growing network of chapters dedicated to making STEM education more accessible and impactful for students across the country.

Email: nayan_saini@outlook.com

Pranshu Agarwal

Chief Operating Officer
Hi! My name is Pranshu Agarwal, and I am a senior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. Throughout high school, I have had the opportunity to take classes like AP Chem, Calculus BC, CSA, AP Physics C and more. By taking these classes, I have been able to cultivate an interest in STEM, which I am interested in sharing with other students! I joined StudentsOfSTEM for this purpose and so that I promote innovation in my community. As the COO of StudentsOfSTEM, I oversee the onboarding of new volunteers, manage daily operations, track progress, and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Email: pranshuagarwal0910@gmail.com

Romit Kundu

Chief Technology Officer
Hi! I’m Romit Kundu, a senior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. When was a kid, I disliked math. But, with amazing educators, I came to love it. As a tutor, I hope to do the same with my students! I’m comfortable teaching a wide range of topics, but I prefer math. In addition to my academic endeavors, and I play the viola and am part of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. I joined StudentsOfSTEM because I hope to instill a passion in STEM to others. As CTO, I manage the website, work with partners, help match students, and oversee volunteers. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact me!

Email: romitkundu08@gmail.com

Bharat Bhati

Chief Financial Officer
Hi! I’m Bharat Bhati, a junior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North. I’ve always enjoyed learning new languages and diving into subjects that help me better understand the world—especially through classes like AP Biology and AP Statistics. I joined Students of STEM to be part of a passionate team and to make a difference through leadership and service with a global impact. While I’m not focused on CS or math, I love supporting STEM in other ways. As CFO of Students of STEM, I manage the organization’s finances and fundraising efforts.

Email: bharatsinghrawalot@gmail.com

Advaith Nair

Senior Advisor
Hi, I’m Advaith Nair, a senior attending Amity High School. I’m part of the Amity Tennis Team, Junior State of America (JSA) Amity Chapter, and I am one of the co-Founders of the FBLA chapter at Amity. I’ve taken Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus. I joined Students of STEM because I understand that learning new concepts in math and computer science can be difficult, and I would like to use my experience in mathematics to teach those younger than me to make sure their minds are sharp in math and CS. I am responsible for managing marketing and operations, though I can also teach any of the previously referenced math courses.

Email: advaith.nair@studentsofstem.org

Ishya Guha

Director of Recruitment
Hi! My name is Ishya Guha and I am a Junior at La Cueva Highschool. I’ve been a competitive figure skater for about 10 years now and I’m also part of my schools Speech and Debate team. I mainly do LD! I love coding and I’ve taken several courses/camps to try and expand my knowledge, including APCSP, Girls Who Kode, Kode With Klossy, etc. I joined Students of STEM because I love working and teaching kids, and this program allows me to combine my two favorite things. I would love to teach Scratch, Python and Math and I’m excited for what the future holds!

Email: ishyaguha@gmail.com

Julie Beauparlant

Director of Outreach & Partnerships
Hi! I’m Julie Beauparlant, a junior at Advanced Technologies Academy. I work part time at a local youth STEM education program called Code Ninjas, where I teach kids programming and other STEM related topics as well as co-lead the Girls Who Code program. I’m also captain of the Lincoln Douglas Debate and Interpretive Speech teams at my school and am very passionate about youth advocacy. I decided to join Students of STEM because I believe in expanding access to STEM education and this program is an amazing way I can achieve that. I’m comfortable teaching a variety of classes but I have the most experience with mathematics (especially calculus!), Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, chemistry, and game development.

Email: beaupartery@gmail.com

Inulya Hettigamage

Deputy Director of Outreach & Partnerships
Hi! My name is Inulya, and I’m a sophomore at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South. I have experience tutoring STEM subjects, with a special passion for teaching math. I’ve also volunteered at several coding workshops for younger Girl Scouts and currently serve as the secretariat of my school’s Future Problem Solvers (FPS) team. In my free time, I enjoy playing field hockey, practicing taekwondo, and spending time with friends. I joined Students of STEM because I’m passionate about STEM and excited to share that passion with others through learning. I’m most comfortable tutoring students in math courses.

Email: inulyauh@gmail.com

Charith Kumar Gunda

Director of Curriculum
My name is Charith Kumar Gunda. I am a rising 11th Grader. The school I go to is Innovation Academy. My Activities include playing tennis, being a part of the school Science Olympiad Team. Some of the courses I have taken are APCSP and AP Precalculus. I joined Students of STEM to bring my passion of tutoring to life, as I always wanted to tutor students and help teach get ahead or help them in subjects that they struggle with. I am the Founder of the Alpharetta Branch and I tutor grades 7 – 11 Math and Python and I can tutor both Biology and Physics.

Email: charithkumar.gunda@gmail.com

Stephanie Choi

Hi, my name is Stephanie Choi and I am a rising junior at Canyon Crest Academy. I’m interested in CS and engineering, particularly AI, algorithmic bias, and its applications in healthcare and criminal justice. I am currently the President of Kodingforkids, and have taken CSF, AP CSP, and plan to take AP CSA and Machine Learning as a junior. For other STEM subjects , I took AP Calculus AB and BC and AP Chemistry this year. In my free time, I like to play volleyball, draw, listen to music, and hang out with my friends. I became interested in CS because of the school and extracurricular programs that inspired me when I was younger, so I joined Students of STEM to help inspire younger students in the same way. I am most interested in teaching Scratch for Beginners and Challenging Math and Problem Solving, and hopefully Python and Chemistry/Calculus in the future.

Email: stephaniechoii17@gmail.com

Ishita Urs

Hi! My name is Ishita, and I’m a sophomore at Hopkinton High School. I enjoy writing poetry, listening to music, traveling to new places, and hanging out with friends and family. In addition to being a member of the Girls Who Code Club, I’m taking electives pertinent to engineering and architecture. I’m also a committed Center Assistant at Kumon Math and Reading Center, where I strive to provide an exceptional learning experience for students. I joined Students of Stem because the organization focuses on dissolving barriers to STEM education, creating an accessible platform where our team can enrich students’ understanding of specific topics. I can tutor students in the offered Math courses.

Email: ishy.urs@gmail.com

James Fernandes

Hey! I am James Fernandes, a Sophomore at West Springfield High School (class of 2027). I am an officer for my school’s Technology Student Association, fundraiser for our Science Olympiad, a part of FIRST Tech Challenge (looking into FIRST Robotics Challenge), a wrestler, and a Boy Scout. I’ve taken Geometry HN, STEM Design, and CS Programming, being currently enrolled in Algebra 2 HN, Engineering HN, and AP CS A. I have always enjoyed guiding my peers through particularly challenging problems or concepts, and have been wanting to give back to the community, which is why I joined Students of STEM! I would like to eventually tutor Algebra 2 and Java skills when I become more knowledgeable in those topics, but am currently strongest in Geometry, Algebra 1, lower levels of math, and basic python skills. In addition, for any interested I would be more than happy to teach Computer Aided Design and engineering skills using Inventor, Revit, and AutoCAD!

Email: britishfernandes@gmail.com

Corinne Connelly

My name is Corinne Connelly and I am a rising sophomore at Alliance Academy. I play the cello, I love to bake, and I am interested in Aerospace. I am involved in stem by being in the Alliance Aerospace pathway. I joined Students of Stem in the hopes of learning more about stem and see if it’s a path I would like to pursue further. I am the Reporter and Historian for Alliance Academy’s chapter.

Email: corinne.connelly@icloud.com

Vaibhavi Mandem

Hello! My name is Vaibhavi Mandem, but I go by Vai for short, I am a Sophomore who attends Arnold O. Beckman High School. I have been coding Python for about 4 years now, and well as been taking competitive math classes for 8 years. I have always been interested in the STEM field, and hope to pursue a career in the field such as Biomedical Engineering. Other than STEM, I also enjoy playing tennis as well as piano and flute which I have been playing for 5 years. I also like learning new languages, currently, I can speak 4 including English, and I am learning a 5th. In school, I am taking the pathway to computer science, and am currently in engineering. I have also taken math classes up until pre-calculus so far, AP biology, and AP chemistry. I teach Python and all levels of math up till pre-calculus.

Email: vaibhavimandem@gmail.com

Aarav Singh

Hey! I’m Aarav, a junior at WWP High School North. I’m very interested in finance, helping people, and learning. I have cofounded Schola— a platform dedicated to providing affordable college counseling, and am looking forward to help people out with tutoring through StudentsOfStem too! I’m going to be teaching math (potentially some finance/economics courses if they come up)!

Email: aaravsingh15.2020@gmail.com

Madhu Kalluru

I am Madhu Kalluru, and I’m a freshman right now and will be a sophomore next year. I go to Alliance Academy for Innovation and will graduate with the class of 2028. In my free time I do Dance, Painting, and Chess. I am also part of FRC and have been doing robotics for the past 4 yrs now. STEM is one of the most widely known field, and includes many jobs. However it’s not available for everyone, and more kids should have the opportunity to excel and grow in these fields. I am the VP of Fundraising and Community Outreach for the Alliance Chapter.

Email: mk0811gk@gmail.com

Kacey Zheng

Hi! My name is Kacey Zheng and I am a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy. Some of my activities at school include ocean science bowl and robotics! Outside of school, I like to play tennis and piano. I joined Students of STEM not only to help students feel more comfortable in school, but also to improve my own understanding as well! I specialize in math and Scratch, but can also do web development.

Email: kaceykz08@gmail.com

Avaneesh Nayak

My name is Avaneesh Nayak, an individual currently in the 9th grade at High School North. Engaging in a multitude of activities, my interests span across the realms of Cricket, Soccer, and Volleyball. However, it is in the realm of mathematics where my passion truly flourishes. With an insatiable desire to solve math problems, I find solace in the depths of numerical challenges during my leisure time. Motivated by my love for teaching others and a commitment to volunteering, I joined The Students of STEM. It was my friend, Nayan, who recommended this platform, recognizing its potential to enhance my ability to excel in my pursuits. Math, being my forte, provides me with a sense of fulfillment as I believe I can make a meaningful impact by assisting others in this subject.

Email: avnayak1109@gmail.com

Thanmaya Kishan

Hi! I’m Thanmaya Kishan, a Rising Sophomore at Alliance Academy of Innovation. I’m interested in sports like badminton, arts and crafts, and research. I really love learning about science as I hope to become a nurse in the future. I joined Students of STEM because of my own interest in science and mathematics and to help others be able to have their own interests in the variety of STEM. I feel comfortable by providing all the social media information in the organization.

Email: thanmayakishan199@gmail.com

Anusha Dodal

I am VP of Operations for Alliance Academy’s chapter.

Email: anushardodal13@gmail.com

Benjamin Wang

Hi, my name is Ben, and I am a sophomore and Amity. I like playing the piano and coding apps that make my life easier. I joined Students of STEM to teach since coding is a very useful and fun skill that’s great for more people to have. I teach Python.

Email: benjamin.wang07@gmail.com

Mourya Kummithi 

Hi! I’m Mourya Kummithi, a junior at Advanced Technologies Academy. I’m currently leading a team of 8 interns to build a full functioning website for a non-profit organization. I’ve also done an internship where I have worked with peers to build an AI model that responds based discussed philosophical topics. On the side, I enjoy playing basketball & Badminton with my friends. I joined Students of STEM to share my experience with CS and lead kids in Students of STEM to follow their path with stem interests. I would be most interested in teaching geometry, Java, and HTML/CSS.

Email: mourya.kummithi@gmail.com

Henry Jeong

Hello, I am Henry Jeong, and I’m going to be a junior at Amity High School. I’m interested in doing volunteer work at immigration centers and the high school, graphic design, and chess. I was a part of the AP computer science program at the school during my sophomore year and enjoyed learning about the MIT app inventor and what different programming languages mean. I joined Students of STEM because I believed it would be a valuable experience for me and I wanted to help future generations in the community. I’m mostly interested in teaching math, but scratch is an option as well.

Email: jeonghe25@amityschools.org

Roxana Ismail-Beigi

Hi, I’m Roxana Ismail-Beigi, a rising sophomore at Amity High School. I was interested in STEM from a young age and have independently coded in addition to being in coding clubs. I have also been in advanced math since elementary school. Outside of STEM, I am an artist, writer, blogger, and pianist. I can also speak Spanish and French, having taught myself French. I joined Students of STEM to educate people in STEM, to gain experience teaching, and to make a positive impact on my community. I specialize in math and Scratch coding.

Email: ismailbeigiro26@amityschools.org

Tehreem Baloch

Hello! My name is Tehreem Baloch and I am a freshman at Alliance Academy. Some activities I am definitely interested in is art related stuff such as painting and sketching. I also enjoy doing sports related activities in which I can help out with. My prior math related experience has been a great journey as I have taken previous Algebra and Geometry courses over many school years. I joined Students of STEM because I love the idea of teaching others about math and technology since I went to a STEM school. My role in this organization is that I am the Executive Assistant for Alliance Academy’s chapter.

Email: tehreembaloch10@gmail.com

Sharanya Vats

Hi! My name is Sharanya, and I am a rising sophomore at Alliance Academy for Innovation. I’m really passionate about data science and statistics, and the application of data in multiple different fields, including business, finance, healthcare, and astronautics. I love solving challenging math problems and understanding their everyday application. I enjoy debating, karate, tennis, and volunteering with the North South Foundation in my free time. I have taken CS50X through the online Harvard course and I am expected to take AP Precalculus and AP Statistics in my sophomore year. I joined Students of STEM because I feel like so many people get wary of STEM subjects because they haven’t been properly introduced to them, but if their own learning styles and concerns were addressed, they would understand the importance of STEM in their own lives. I am skilled in elementary, intermediate, and high school algebra and I am comfortable teaching competition math and Scratch. I aim to become more comfortable in Python and other coding languages.

Email: sharanyakvats@gmail.com

Anđela Grujić

“Hello, I’m Anđela, an ambitious high schooler and former competitive math enthusiast. Throughout my academic journey, I consistently ranked as a top student in mathematics. My passion for the subject led me to participate in math competitions, where I honed my problem-solving skills. I am also passionate about drawing, writing and volunteering. I am described as well-spoken girl and really talkative. Joining Students of STEM was a natural fit for me, as it aligns perfectly with my goal of nurturing mathematical talents. As an instructor within the organization, I focus on imparting my knowledge and enthusiasm for math to the next generation of problem solvers.

Email: g.andjela.r@gmail.com

Nakshatra Diya Chanthati

Hi! My name is Nakshatra Diya Chanthati and I am a 10th grader at North Mecklenburg High School. I have loved STEM and have participated in many STEM programs such as the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program, tutoring younger kids and my peers in math and english, volunteering at my library and organizing STEAM events there. Additionally, I am a Historian at my schools chapter of HOSA, I love doing henna for people, and I have been doing Indian Classical Dance(Bharatanatyam) for 6+ years. I joined Students of STEM to help kids achieve their goals in STEM. I am helping students in math!

Email: naksdiya9@gmail.com

Tiffany Cheng

Hi! My name is Tiffany Cheng, a sophomore attending Bayside High School. I am part of the cross country team in the summer, the track and field team in the winter, and the handball team in the spring. I am part of my school’s coding club board, fulfilling my position as Webmistress. Over the summer, I participated in three coding camps, each introducing me to a different coding language. I joined Students of STEM because I found this opportunity as a way to enhance the STEM side of me and help guide students into the STEM field as well. I teach math, primarily anything from the basics to pre algebra.

Email: tiffanycheng0318@gmail.com

Saif Bin Shafat Hakim

Hello, My name is Saif Hakim, I’m from India, Kashmir. I was brought up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. I’m in 9th grade and I study in The Winchester School- Jebel Ali. I joined Students of STEM to assist children in academics and help them achieve their goals. What I’m most interested in is Maths. As a child, I found Maths really difficult but all it took was a little help from my teachers and peers. Maths is simple and all it takes is practice and to be thorough with the basics. I specialize in math.

Email: saifbshafat@gmail.com

Elisa Lei

Hi my name is Elisa Lei and I’m a freshman at Adlai E Stevenson high school. I participate in my schools tennis team and I enjoy designing new websites. My ideal afternoon consists of a good book and a large cup of hot coco. I’ve taken python classes and accelerated math classes at my school. In the future I plan to take many AP STEM classes as well. I joined Students of STEM because I want to share my knowledge and skills with the younger generation. I am most comfortable teaching python and basic math.

Email: Elisalei.27@gmail.com

Ecrin Tekeş

Hello, I am Ecrin Tekeş, a 10th grader at TED Diyarbakır College. I am a member of the both basketball and tennis team and avid painter. I am passionate about computer science, engaged in robotic club, and a part of coding committee. I enjoy taking Python-AI courses and AP Calculus BC/AP Computer science Principles. I’m looking forward to inspiring and sharing my love for STEM fields with fellow students through Students of STEM. I am comfortable with teaching python coding and and basic math.

Email: ecrin.tekes2020@gmail.com

Vishwa Bekkari

Hi everyone! My name is Vishwa Bekkari, and I am a junior at Lightridge High School. Currently, I am a part of my school’s chapter of Math Honor Society and pursuing research in the field of mathematical modeling regarding cognitive retention. Every since elementary school, I have had a huge passion for STEM and math. Through my school, I am taking advanced STEM courses such AP Calculus AB and Dual Enrollment Physics. Last year, I took Pre-Calculus and AP Computer Science A. I joined Students of STEM to excite young students about the field of STEM, and the many STEM opportunities they can part take in. Additionally, I love to help students understand why they are getting problem wrong and what they can do optimize understanding and find better solutions. As of right now, I specialize in math topics ranging from basic elementary math to topics such as Pre-Calculus.

Email: vishwabekkari@gmail.com

Rishabh Girish

Hi! My name is Rishabh Girish and I am a freshman at John P Stevens high school. Over the past 4 years I have done many math competitions and enjoy them, and have also coded many python projects. Some interests of mine are MUN and choir which I have done for 3 years now. I joined StudentsOfSTEM because I enjoy coding and math and I think STEM should be accessible and a skill that everyone should have due to its presence in so many aspects of life. I want to teach python and math.

Email: rishabh.grsh@gmail.com

Navya Borra

Hi! my name is Navya Borra and I am a junior at Fremd High School. I am the vice president of my school’s Student Council and am in our Red Cross Club and Badminton Team. I am very interested in computer science and am a part of my schools Girls Who Code and AI/Machine Learning club, have taken many CS courses, and worked on a few CS/AI and ML projects. I joined Students of STEM because I am passionate about STEM and want to help educate more kids about math and computer science in fun ways. I specialize in math but am open to teaching Python and Scratch as well.

Email: navyaborra06@gmail.com

Diya Desai

Hi! My name is Diya Desai, I’m a Sophomore at Crescenta Valley High School in Los Angeles! I’m currently the JV Captain of CV’s Girls Basketball Team, along with the Sophomore President of Pear Tree Foundation. I love learning and solving new problems, qualities I’ve acquired from my physics/mathematics and computer science training for the past 3 years! I joined Students of Stem to put my talent and love for mathematics to use by helping younger students through their classes. I specialize in math, but hope to teach other STEM topics in the upcoming future!

Email: diyardesai@gmail.com

Medhansh Verma

Hey there! I’m Medhansh Verma, currently a sophomore at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia. In my free time, you can find me playing Cricket and Soccer, hanging out with friends, volunteering, or simply just playing video games. Besides my passion for sports, I’m deeply involved in Computer Science and Mathematics. Currently, I’m taking the AP Computer Science A+ course at TJHSST. Additionally, I’ve used my CS skills through several differing projects, reflecting my commitment to learning and making a positive impact in both academic and extracurricular activities. I joined Students of STEM because I believe in the importance of sharing knowledge and empowering students in STEM fields. I can teach Math, Python as well as Scratch, so if you are interested, let me know!

Email: medhanshv35@gmail.com

Yutika Amin

Hi! My name is Yutika Amin and I am currently a junior at High School South. Outside of school I spend my time volunteering at a hospital and baking cakes for my side business. I also participate in various clubs and after-school activities. Along with this, I’ve taken AP Calculus AB and I have always been interested in mathematics. I joined Students of STEM because I enjoy helping other kids learn and expand their interests. I am currently the marketing director but I can teach math classes as well.

Email: amin.yutika56@gmail.com

Pooja Challi

Hi! My name is Pooja Challi and I am currently in 11th grade attending WWP High School South. In school I participate in HOSA where I have advanced and placed at the state round as well as am an active participant in the engineering club. Outside of school I have learnt cultural dancing and love to read. I joined students of STEM as it gives me a way to interact with the future pioneers and inspire a passion early within them. I am the project manager of my chapter and would love to teach topics like math and chemistry.

Email: poojarobot@gmail.com

Nishant Sudhakar

Hey! My name is Nishant Sudhakar, a junior in the Quarry Lane School in Dublin. I am currently taking AP Calculus AB and have finished both AP CSP and AP CSA, as well as AP US History. I am also taking IB Economics, IB English, and IB Biology. I am a black belt in MMA as well as a Varsity Debater. I joined the Students of STEM because I want to make the journey of kids into STEM that much easier. It helps to be comfortable with math and CS at a young age; personally I would have loved if someone had done this for me. Hopefully my work here will help someone grow to understand math and CS much ahead of the learning curve! I will be teaching math, ranging from basic math to basic Calculus (Calculus I level), as well as teaching Scratch.

Email: nishsudhakar@gmail.com

Shanvitha Vendoti

Hey! My name is Shanvi and I am a junior at TMSA High School in Apex, NC. Some activities that I am interested in are playing badminton competitively, being part of my school’s Model UN and Science Olympiad Team, and last but not least, giving back to the community! I’ve taken AP CSA and a Python at my school before, and am also part of STEM non-profit organizations. I joined Students of STEM to spread my knowledge on programming languages to other passionate students, and improve along the way in terms of the subject itself and in basic skills. I am most comfortable teaching Python, Java, Statistics, and Challenge Math & Problem Solving from the beginner and intermediate range.

Email: shanvi.xyz@gmai.com

Alisa Šahović

Hi! My name is Alisa Šahović and I am a rising junior at Millburn High School. I am on the Millburn High School varsity tennis team and have significant roles in the Future Physicians and Nurses Club at my school. I am also a student visionary for the organization LLS, which is dedicated to helping find a cure for blood cancers. I have taken Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II all as Honors and I am taking AP Pre-Calculus next year. I also have taken Biology and Earth Science courses at my school and have experience with Introductory Medical courses from taking the Georgetown Medical Program. My desire of becoming a doctor motivated me to join Students of STEM as I want to pave the path for future doctors and help those find interests in other fields of STEM. I teach in-person or virtual classes for all levels of math up to Algebra II as well as Biology and Introductory Medical Courses.

Email: sahovicalisa@gmail.com

Zoe Kremmidas

Hi! My name is Zoe and I am a sophomore at Millburn High School. I am on the tennis team at Millburn and I also play the cello. So far I have taken Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2, and I will be taking AP Pre-Calculus next year. I have also been able to go on several engineering site visits which has sparked my interest in engineering. I joined Students of STEM as I believe it is very important to make the STEM field accessible to others and it would be a great learning experience for both the students and I. I would be most comfortable teaching math classes up to Algebra 2 and science classes such as Biology.

Email: zoek5167@gmail.com

Eshal Sarfaras

Hi, my name is Eshal Sarfaras. I’m a freshman in Alliance Academy. I’m interested in writing, badminton, and art, and I also enjoy helping organize STEM-related events. I joined Students of STEM because I’m passionate about making science and technology more accessible to others.
I am the secretary and communications officer for Alliance Academy’s chapter.

Email: eshalsarfaras13@gmail.com

Anika Nair

My name is Anika Nair and I am in 11th grade at West Windsor Plainsboro High School South. I enjoy playing lacrosse and spend my time leading the Academic Decathlon Club and volunteering at the Capital Health Hopewell Regional Medical Center. I have taken AP Chemistry and AP Computer Science Principles. I joined Student of STEM because I have always had a passion in the sciences and would like to inspire other to share this passion. My role in this organization is the Co-President of the Plainsboro Chapter of Students of STEM.

Email: anikanair22@gmail.com

Aryan Modi

My name is Aryan Modi I’m in g10, i go to David Suzuki ss in Canada. I like doing math I’ve done extra-cuticular math up till the 12th grade. I joined student stem because I wanted to help tutor other people that might be struggling with math. I feel comfortable with teaching any math.

Email: aryanmod961@gmail.com

Sophia Arghavani

My name is Sophia Arghavani I’m in 11th grade at La Cueva High School. I’ve taken a lot of STEM classes such as Engineering, Physics 1, and Physics 2, and up to Calculus in math. I participate in Key Club which is a volunteering organization focused on helping our community. I also am a member of our school’s Speech and Debate team where I do Public Forum Debate. I joined Students of STEM because learning about science and technology has been a lot of fun for me and I want to be able to share that with more people. I would want to open a chapter and teach coding basics, physics, and computer aided design.

Email: cloverlillyleaf@gmail.com

Simran Qadeer

Hi! My name is Simran Qadeer and I am a sophomore at West Windsor – Plainsboro High School South. I have been doing martial arts for 11 years and I work as a karate instructor for kids ages 4 and up. I also currently take a Java coding class in school. I have been curious and passionate about math since I was little, and I plan to continue challenging myself in this subject in the future. I joined Students of STEM with the goal of helping and inspiring younger students to explore STEM the same way I was able to do when I was younger. I am comfortable teaching math and science.

Email: simranqadeer704@gmail.com

Riju Koirala

My name is Riju Koirala and I am a junior at La Cueva High School. I am actively involved in my community through volunteering at Roadrunner Food Bank and my school’s Key Club. I also am involved through my school’s clubs like Speech and Debate, Model UN, and Science Olympiad. I have taken APCSP, as our school doesn’t offer APCSA, and I have been participating in UNM-PNM, a math contest. I joined Students of STEM because STEM is a field I am interested in pursuing, and I would love to pass down my knowledge to younger kids who are also interested! I would be comfortable teaching coding languages like Scratch, Python, and math.

Email: rijukoirala24@gmail.com

Adhya Channashetti

Hi! My name is Adhya Channashetti, I am a sophomore at Mt.Hebron High School. I am involved in many activities such as Dance, FTC Robotics, and FBLA. I have taken Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and am currently taking Pre-Calc. I have also taken AP Computer Science Principles and am now in AP Computer Science A. I joined Students of STEM because I want to help and motivate young children to do well in their STEM classes as well as join STEM activities outside of school. I am planning on teaching Middle School Math, Scratch, and beginner python.

Email: adhyavc99@gmail.com

Abigia Teshome

Hello, my name is Abigia Teshome and I am a sophomore in Advanced Technologies Academy Highschool. I am in Science Olympiad, in NHS (as a Secretary), and an Ambassador for my school. I have taken AP CSP and got a 4. As for Math, I am taking AP Calc BC. I want to join Students of STEM to gain experience in teaching students STEM related fields through projects/resources as well as provide insight on what is necessary for success in STEM. I have prior experience in tutoring an Algebra 2 Honors class, and have also tutored my cousin who was in a Geometry Honors class (although I am not as comfortable with teaching it now).

Email: abigia2008@gmail.com

Emma Mathew

Hello, my name is Emma Mathew, and I am in 9th grade at Amity Highschool. I love to paint, and I run in cross country. I have tutored math before as a part of a tutoring program in my middle school. I joined the students of stem so that I can help others improve their overall understanding of math. I tutor math.

Email: emmamaryannemathew@gmail.com

Ryan Rankin

I am Ryan Rankin, Junior at Advanced Technology Academy. I always enjoy code, ever since I was young, I always wanted to work on a triple A title video game. I joined Students in STEM because I enjoy working with kids and helping them discover the spark for coding. The classes I teach are math, JavaScript, and other coding languages.

Email: ryvegas.165@gmail.com

Aanya Sharma

Hey! My name is Aanya and I am a rising junior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South. I am interested in science subjects and plan to go into the medical field when I am older. I am part of the Cross Country team at my school, a HOSA member, and an officer for the Knitting and Crochet Club. I maintain straight-As and have a 4.8 weighted GPA. Outside of school, I am currently learning how to play the ukulele and I enjoy reading and biking. I joined Students in STEM because I want to help other students excel and find their interests in STEM subjects, like I have. In science, I would love to teach Chemistry and Biology. In math I teach Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, and elementary level math.

Email: aanyaid@gmail.com

Malcom Flores Villalobos

Hi, my name is Malcom, I’m currently a junior at A-TECH. In my free time I like to be a part of lot of clubs at my school, as I am currently president of my school’s archery club, I find shooting to be a really fun activity. I’m also the vice president of my schools First Robotics team, the Mech Mavericks. Outside of school I’m a sensei at Code Ninjas, teaching kids how to code and build games is really fun. Students of STEM is a way for me to help kids code and learn outside of work, while also getting me a more active role in my community. At Students of STEM, I am comfortable teaching kids about a variety of subjects, however mathematics and computer science are some of my stronger subjects, I know how to code using Java and JavaScript.

Email: malcomfloresvillalobos@gmail.com

Zarreen Johnson

Hi!! My name is Zarreen and I’m currently a Sophomore at Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada! I love drawing, painting and playing chess, but I also love coding in my down time. I currently code small projects like small games or robots, and I know several coding languages like Python, Java, C+, etc. I joined because I want to give more girls like me an opportunity to experiment in STEM from a young age , and gouge out their potential passion for learning about it! I would love to begin to teach kids basic code and try and advance their skills from there.

Email: zarreen08@gmail.com

Zakir Yimane Yasin

Hello, I am a junior in high school, and my name is Zakir Yasin. I am a dedicated member of the Science Olympiad team and have earned medals for my efforts. I love exploring science and engineering, which is why I established the Electrical Engineering Club at A-Tech. I am a proud member of NHS and have self taught myself most of STEM. I joined Students of STEM because I believe that STEM should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. I want everyone to experience the wonderful world of STEM, just as I do. I feel most comfortable teaching physics and math, as I tutor both subjects.

Email: 0zakiryasin0@gmail.com

Karla Rojas-Rodriguez

My name is Karla Rojas-Rodriguez, and I am currently a junior at Advanced Technologies Academy. I have taken AP CSP and am currently taking AP CSA. I work at Code Ninjas where I help children learn how to code and improve their skills. I am comfortable with Scratch, Java, and Java Script. I joined Students of STEM to ensure coding is taught to those interested.

Email: rodrojkarla@gmail.com

Helena Desta

My name is Helena Desta; I am a sophomore at Advanced Technologies Academy. I am very involved in our schools HOSA chapter as well as speech and debate. I also volunteer as a robotics referee as well a tutor. I have competed in the congressional app challenge every year since 2021, as well as being proficient in 3 programming languages: java, javascript, and swift and always willing and eager to learn and teach more. I joined Students of STEM because I learned coding from free resources online and I think that more people should have opportunities to learn at a low cost. I would be comfortable teaching computer science courses and mathematics.

Email: helenaddesta@gmail.com

Jaden Krejsa

Greetings, my name is Jaden Krejsa. I am a student in Advanced Technologies Academy, and major in Computer Science. I’m very fond of programming and wish to teach more about my passion. I’m a developer for the most part, I have made two video games in the past. I joined Students of STEM because, put simply, I want to help. And the best people to help are the youth, as the youth has so much untapped potential. All children need is to learn to seize that potential, experiment, and they will be on their way to greatness. I’m willing to teach Scratch, Code.org, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, all math preceding 10th grade level, and I specialize in game-development and Lua.

Email: jaden@jadenandjia.com

Siddh Rajrishi

Hi, my name is Siddh, I am a sophomore at Dublin High School. I am a STEM focused student, who wants to major in computer science. I am part of the Dublin Robotics team, and have taken part in many AI related programs from Inspirit AI. I have written a research paper on using machine learning to prevent satellite collision in space. I joined Students of STEM because it is a great opportunity to tutor and help other people enhance their learning curve which enable me to grow as a person. I want to share my knowledge with others and this is a great platform to do so. In this organization I aspire teach math.

Email: sidrajrishi@gmail.com

Atharva Tyagi

Hello, my name is Atharva and I am a sophmore at Ridge High School. I am the captain of my school’s Science Bowl team, and I play tennis for my school. Additionally, I am interested in earth science and deep learning applications to it. I joined Students of STEM to share my love of math and science with the community around me. I am comfortable with teaching math and Python.

Email: tyagiatharva11@gmail.com

Mohammad Islam

Hi! My name is Mohammad Islam and I’m a Junior at Hamden High School. I’m the founder and president of my schools Programming Club, and the current co-president of the Science Team and D&D Club. I am currently taking Multivariable Calculus and AP physics I, and I can code in Python, Java, and Javascript. I joined Students of Stem to help anyone who is interested in mathematics or programming and needs help. I can tutor kids in Python and Math.

Email: mislamoikko@gmail.com

Tanisha Sakkariyas

My name is Tanisha Sakkariyas, and I’m a rising 10th grader at Edison Academy Magnet High School. Academically, I’ve completed Honors Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, and will be taking AP Pre-Calculus next year. I’ve taken multiple Python courses and completed AP Biology and AP Psychology. Outside of academics, I’m part of a classical dance team and perform in a state-level band. I’m involved in STEM and AI-CS projects, and I’ve volunteered with several health-focused nonprofits. I’m also a member of Girls Who Code and Women in STEM. I joined Students of STEM to help make high-quality education accessible to all students, regardless of background. I’m most comfortable teaching Python and math courses, and I am the lead for the Students of STEM East Brunswick chapter.

Email: tsakkariyas2409@gmail.com

Travis LaGrow

My name is Travis LaGrow. I am a junior at Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando, Florida. Some activities I engage in are baseball and basketball, as well as working out and playing video games during my free time. I have taken AP CSP and AP Precalculus so far in my high school career. I joined Students of STEM to assist in helping children in need and to network with new students and teach them everything I know. I believe that every child deserves access to the tools and support they no matter their circumstances. I also want to contribute to the student’s learning and give back to them in a positive way. I am most comfortable in teaching math to students K through 8.

Email: stemofcentralflorida@gmail.com

Keilyn Janett Malespin Vivas

My name is Keilyn , i am in a rising senior and i attend Penn Hills High School.I like to read,paint and sing, i am in the coding team where i participated in the FBLA coding competition and won 10th place in the state of pennsylvania.I joined Students of STEM because growing up i didn’t have many resources that helped me or inspire me to pursue STEM not until high school,so i want to help make STEM available for everyone and hopefully grow a love for learning. I am comfortable with teaching Math- pre algebra,algebra1,algebra 2, and pre- calculus i can also teach python for game development.

Email: keilynmalespin777@gmail.com

Sahana Ramiya

Hey, I’m Sahana and I’m a sophomore at Denmark High School! I’m a pianist and a dancer of around 8 years. I’m passionate about mathematics and medicine and hope to pursue these fields. I am currently taking AP CSP and AP Pre-Calculus, and I will be taking AP Calc AB/BC and AP CSA next year! I’m currently in HOSA, FBLA, and the Math Team at my school. I have joined Students of STEM as a way to expand my horizons and gain new experiences and knowledge through the opportunity of being an online mathematics tutor. I specialize in math and intend to specialize in other fields such as python in the future!

Email: sahanakarthicr@gmail.com

Haritha Bala

Hi! My name is Haritha Bala, and I am a current Sophomore at Marriotts Ridge High School. I am a part of my school’s South Asian Club and Bollywood club, and I also pursue my interest and career passion in business and finance through clubs such as FBLA. Some things I love doing in my free time is henna, and listening and singing along to music. Some of the high school math courses I’ve taken are Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-calculus. I want to join Students of STEM as an effort towards my goal of lending a helping hand to students who are struggling, in a subject that I truly love. I will most likely be primarily teaching a range of math courses to students.

Email: haribala0709@gmail.com

Adhithya Jayamohan

Hi! I am Adhithya, and I am a rising senior at WWP South. I am extremely involved in South’s Speech and Debate Team, the Future Problem Solvers Team, and Orchestra Council. I enjoy doing Math and I have taken courses up to AP Calculus AB, so I am fluent with all topics up to that. I joined Students of STEM to empower children in having a passion to learn STEM-related topics and apply them in the real world. I believe that even making a small difference by teaching students in Math can help students navigate STEM-related interests and eventually allowing them to pursue it as their careers. My main role is to teach a wide-range students from elementary to high school in math courses up to calculus. Feel free and don’t hesitate to reach out to me via my email!

Email: adhithya.jayamohan@gmail.com

Sarah Rodriguez

My name is Sarah Rodriguez, I am in 10th grade and I am currently attending Fenway High School. I am currently part of our robotics team and part of TPZ, an organization that allows students to explore STEAM, and I am part of the technology/computer science division. I joined Students of STEM because I want everyone to have the ability to explore CS, as it is rapidly changing and can benefit many students in smaller communities. I would be comfortable teaching scratch or python!

Email: sarahrodriguez7889@gmail.com

Sophia Dai

Hi, my name is Sophia Dai, and I am a junior at Lakewood High School in Colorado. I am interested in math and CS, and have taken AP Calculus BC, AP Precalculus, AP CSA, and AP Statistics for those subjects. In addition, I also regularly compete in math competitions such as the AMC 10/12 and ARML. During my free time, I like to figure skate, hike, listen to music, play piano, and more! I joined Students of STEM because I love to inspire younger students to expand their knowledge and learn to love STEM as much as I do! I can tutor students in all of the offered Math courses, as well as Python Programming.

Email: sophia.j.dai@gmail.com

Kylie David

Hi! I’m Kylie David, a senior at Shawnee Mission West High School. I am involved in Student Council as the Student Body President, I also hold leadership roles in National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, Asian Student Union, and more. I have taken AP Calc AB and BC, and will begin Calc 3 in the fall of 2025. I joined Students of STEM because I am interested in pursuing both STEM related degree and career and would love to make the journey easier for those with similar goals! I would be most comfortable teaching any level of math classes, although my main role in the organization is in marketing, working to spread awareness of our chapter and it’s mission.

Email: kyliedavid2008@gmail.com

Kyndall Terrell

I am Kyndall Terrell, and I go to Shawnee Mission West High School. I do NJROTC. Forensics, choir, and I have taken H Computer Science Principles. I joined because I wanted to pursue STEM in college and try to give people the STEM experience that is important later in life. Set up events that have people engaged in STEM activities, like clubs

Email: terrellkyndall@gmail.com

Nishita Chekka

Hi, my name is Nishita and I’m a junior at Independence High School. In school I’ve taken classes such a APCSP and AP Precalc, alongside participating in art competitions in school and robotics competitions using C++ and Arduino outside of school. I joined Students of Stem because this organization makes education for math and coding more accessible to interested children. I mainly teach math and scratch coding.

Email: nishita.chekka.898@gmail.com

Cadence Villa

My name is Cadence Villa and I’m a senior at Advanced Technologies Academy. I have taken AP Calc BC and AP CSA and earned a 5 on both of them! I’m also apart of my school’s Filipino Culture Club, VEX Robotics Club, and ambassador program. I joined Students of STEM in order to share my passion of coding to other students, hoping to get the younger generation more interested in computer science. In my organization, I serve as the vice chapter lead, and I would love to teach math (Up to Calc BC), computer science (java, javascript, python, and more), and game development (Unity and Game Maker).

Email: candancaCandance@gmail.com

Kathleen Devlin

I am Kathleen Devlin and I am a Senior at Advanced Technologies Academy. I am president of Improv Club, I love volunteering with National Honor Society, and I tutor an Algebra 2 Honors class. I joined Students of STEM because I love teaching children. I am most comfortable teaching physics, Algebra 1-2, and Calculus.

Email: lomepet@gmail.com

Tyson LaGrow

I am Tyson LaGrow and I am in 11th grade. I go to Lake Highland Preparatory School. I like to go to the beach, go to the gym, and listen to music. I have taken many advanced math classes, such as Calculus AB. I joined Students of STEM because I want to use my abilities to help people out. I would be most comfortable with teaching math related classes.

Email: tyson.lagrow@gmail.com

Avinash Kasturi

Hello! My name is Avinash, and I am a current senior at Van Alstyne High School located in Van Alstyne, Texas. I am a person who loves math and science, working out, hanging out with friends, playing tennis, watching YouTube, and enjoying life as much as possible. Additionally, I have been part of many STEM clubs at my school: the robotics team, number sense and mathematics team, computer science club, math and science tutor, etc. I joined Students of STEM because I truly want to help kids and future generations, especially the ones who are disadvantaged with math, science, and other subjects. I would love to teach mathematics (All the way from pre-k math to Pre-Calculus), science (chemistry/biology), business information management, health and fitness, and much more. I am as well part of the marketing team, which has the goal of spreading the word of this organization to the world!

Email: tripletsteam@gmail.com

Dhriti Agrawal

Heyy! I’m Dhriti Agrawal. I’m a grade 10 student at Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School in the Pre-IB Program. I have always been creative and innovative and I often think out of the box to try something new and unique. I will be taking Pre-IB Functions and Computer Science in the coming year. I am also the marketing manager at “Count Her In YR” which is a non-for-profit organization aiming towards empowering young girls in STEM. I have always had a huge passion for STEM! I joined Students of STEM so I can spread my knowledge in math and coding with other students who are willing to learn! I would love to teach math and scratch coding at Students of STEM and also assist with marketing!

Email: dhriti.agrawal.study@gmail.com

Sanvi Patel

Hi! I’m Sanvi and I’m a junior at Atholton High School. I’m part of my school’s Mesa team and also secretary. I’m part of the Computer Science club and have taken AP CSP and Programming Fundamentals. I’m currently taking AP CSA and Calc AB. I joined Students of STEM because I want to expand my knowledge to everyone and I want everyone to be able to have the opportunity to learn something new everyday. I would love to teach any maths up to Pre-calculus and coding languages like Java and Python.

Email: sanvip1891@gmail.com

Indira Kanekar

Hi, my name is Indira Kanekar, and I am currently in 9th grade at Newton South High School. I play piano, badminton, and enjoy helping out with tech at my school’s theatre program. I have taken STEM courses over the summer and have an interest in teaching others. I joined Students of STEM because I wanted to teach others while pursuing my own interest in STEM. I will teach math courses.

Email: kanekarindira@gmail.com

Atharv Sharma

Hi, my name is Atharv, I’m in 10th grade and I go to washington high school. I’m varsity on my badminton team and I play for club as well. I do coding competitions and make different things for fun. I joined Students of STEM to make a contribution on a global scale for kids. I can teach python proficiently, web design, math and science.

Email: atharvsharma342@gmail.com

Vishwas Tattala

My name is Vishwas Tattala and I am a sophomore at Scripps Ranch High School. In my free time I like to animate and model along with 3d print some custom models. I play basketball, and I have been part of an FTC team for a few years. I have recently been working under experienced individuals to build a large scale machine learning model in the field of astronomy and I have also taught scratch and other coding to many people in STEM summer camps. I have always been passionate about STEM, as the majority of my life has revolved around it and I am enthusiastic to spread any knowledge I have to other people, so they can learn and prosper. I am best at teaching with scratch and python.

Email: vishwastattala@gmail.com

Anjika Pattojoshi

Hi! I’m Anjika Pattojoshi and I’m a junior at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. I’m involved in Physics club, Peer tutors, Charity Treats and my school’s Badminton team. I’m very interested in STEM so I’m currently taking AP CSA, AP Physics 2, AP Calculus BC. For Peer tutors, I tutored mathematics, and really enjoyed it! I joined Students of STEM to continue pursuing my passion for tutoring and helping others enjoy STEM. I am comfortable teaching Mathematics and Physics.

Email: anj.27.ikaPattojoshi@gmail.com

*This does not include several volunteers within our chapter system

Aarav Patel

Executive Director

Shenali Parikh

Treasurer

Johnny Arnett

Secretary

Daniel Mathew

Cornell University

Patrick Yang

Cornell University

Matthew Muravnik

University of Michigan

Aedan Conners

Yale University

Dariush Raissi

Tufts University

Roswell DeAngelis

Clemson University

Charles Chen

Purdue University

Daniel Liu

Yale University

Jennifer Luo

Tufts University

Trevor Lavallee

Boston College

Henry Yang

UMass Amherst

Anousha Shahid

Cornell University

Randy Liu

Dartmouth College

Haseeb Chaudhry

UConn BS/MD Program

Atharv Gangwani

Cornell University

Adam Liu

Princeton University

Shivani Anna

University of Texas, Austin

Akhilesh Singu

University of Texas, Austin

Mark Sheehe

Purdue University

David Ke

Cornell University

Brian Scully

University of Rochester

Alesandro Gopal

Brown University

Michael Crisci

Syracuse University

Miles Katz

New York University

Edgar Babajanyan

Purdue University