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Meet the Executive Board
The StemXYZ team is made up of people from across the world who all are passionate about STEM in one way or another. From the United States to Turkey, we have many backgrounds displayed in this incredibly talented group. Without these people, our organization would not run as smoothly as the way it does!
Satvika Ravi
Head of HR and Recruitment (A-M)
Hi! My name is Satvika Ravi and I’m a high school senior from Texas. Here, at StemXYZ, I’m the head of HR and recruitment(A-M). I’m very passionate about STEM and educating others about the multitude of programs within STEM. In my free time I enjoy volunteering, listening to music, and spending time with my friends and family. I’m so excited to work with our stemXYZ team I hope that from working at stemXYZ we can all gain more knowledge about the endless possibilities of STEM!
Keerti Satya
Head of HR and Recruitment (N-Z)
Hey guys! I’m Keerti Satya, and I am Head of HR and Recruitment (N-Z). I am a senior from Marietta, GA. Outside of school, I love rowing, swimming, and running. I have a passion for traveling and love a good adventure. Some of my favorite places that I have visited are Paris and London. My dream is to skydive in Australia (hopefully when all this COVID-19 craziness is over). I am super excited to see what this organization and team can do and can not wait to meet so many new people along the way.
Krisha Sampat
Head of Science
Hi! My name is Krisha Sampat and I am a junior in High School from New Jersey! I am excited to be at StemXYZ as the Head of Science. I would like to go into STEM in college and major in an engineering discipline, but in my free time I bake, play tennis, or spend time with friends! I also love to travel to different countries and try new foods. Fun Fact: I am always down for an adventure no matter the time or place; especially if it has a change in scenery! Not only do I look forward to making a change in the world, but I also hope to motivate and empower other generations, both younger and older, to find their interest in STEM.
Mercan Ulutas
Head of Technology + Engineering
Hi! My name is Mercan Ulutas and I am from Istanbul, Turkey. I’m a rising senior in high school. I’m passionate about innovative entrepreneurship, bioengineering, bionanotechnology, deep space habitation and life support systems, global health, and equity in education. Some of my hobbies are learning new languages, fostering kittens, and volunteering for various causes. A fun fact about me: I have been a professional Jazz dancer for over 10 years now. I am so lucky to be working with some of the most passionate, smart, and visionary people I’ve ever met. It is truly the definition of a dream team! And I am beyond excited to be a part of this amazing team as the Head of Engineering and Technology.
Diya Ramesh
Head of Math
Hello! My name is Diya Ramesh, and I am the Head of the Math Department here at StemXYZ. I live in Michigan and am currently a sophomore in high school. For fun, I love to bake desserts and read books, and my favorite school subject is Math or Biology. Fun fact about me: I am a HUGE adrenaline-junkie, and I love any thrilling activity, from plummeting at breakneck speeds down the tracks of a roller coaster, to soaring on a zipline across a cloud kingdom in the canopy of a rainforest. I am ecstatic for this organization to reach its fullest potential and maximize its impact on the planet, and I look forward to making a true change in the world, while also working with an amazing team on subjects that I hold dear to me!
Leanny Regalado
Head of Tutoring
Hi! My name is Leanny Regalado and I am head of tutoring here at Stem XYZ. I am from a small country called Dominican Republic but I currently live in New Jersey. I am a senior and I attend a health related high school which tells you the fact that I am really interested in the Medical Field and wish to pursue a career in medicine.
Fun facts about me are that I really love kpop, I am really passionate about mental health, I know how to play the flute and I understand a little bit of Korean and Portuguese.
Is a pleasure to work with these amazing young women and I can’t wait to see where the future will take us :)
Yasmeen Abunasrah
Head of Tutoring
Hey! My name is Yasmeen Abunasrah and I'm a high school sophomore at Pleasant View School in Memphis, Tennessee. I am excited to be one of the Heads of Tutoring with Leanny! My hobbies include painting and playing soccer. I hope to become a public speaker or a professional athlete. The other board members and I have worked together for a while and they have become like family! I can't ask for a better team!
Kelly Nguyen
Head of Media and Outreach
Hi everyone! My name is Kelly Nguyen and I am the head of media and outreach here at stemXYZ! I’m a senior in Massachusetts and I am devoted and passionate in supporting those with heath disparities in my community and globally! My goal after high school is to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Biology. I love to discover the world, transgress behind devised boundaries metaphorically and physically, and watch sunsets! I cannot wait for stemXYZ to grow and impact generations on a multitude of spectrums and encourage those to continue or start their learning in all things STEM!
Jasmine Bui
Head of Media and Outreach
Hey! I’m Jasmine Bui and I am head of media and outreach for stemXYZ. I am a rising junior in Virginia. I have a passion for chemistry and biology and hope to one day be able to pursue a career in Optometry. I enjoy baking, sewing, crocheting and expressing myself musically in my downtime. I also love thrill rides, traveling, and waking up early to watch the sunrise! I am thrilled to be able to work with our amazing team here at stemXYZ and cannot wait to watch it grow!
Meet the Team
Aditi Katoch,
Head of Website
I am an undergraduate student in Computer Science and Engineering in India. I am fascinated by quantum technology, IT, and love traveling and music.
Kelly Quinn,
Student and Applicant Manager
I live in New Jersey, and I am going to be a junior in high school. I love Grey's Anatomy and Criminal Minds, and I would love to pursue a career in nursing in the future.
Anika Mahajan,
Proofreader
I'm from Piscataway, New Jersey. I'm currently a sophomore in high school and I love to paint and play the piano in my free time.
Leona Alonso,
Proofreader and Department Writer
At the moment, I’m a sophomore from Houston Texas. I love everything STEM and am part of an Engineering Academy program at my school, as well as Science Olympiad and StuCo. I play the viola and have been playing for about 4-5 years now, and I love to sing.
Jessica Ni,
Media/Outreach Team Member
I'm from South Carolina and a senior in high school. I want to major in biology and have a career in the medical field as a dentist or physician. I also enjoy drawing, playing golf, and learning new things.
Aneri Shah,
Department Writer and Proofreader
I am a high school junior in Virginia, US. My hobbies are drawing, playing piano, dancing, and watching Netflix.
Becca Berman, Media/Outreach Team Member
I am currently a sophomore in high school in Maryland. I have always had an interest in STEM, and in the future I would love to work in bioengineering and biotechnology.
Janice Park,
Proofreader
I'm from NJ and I'm currently a sophomore in high school. I played piano for 5 years and I have been playing flute for about 6 years now. I really love listening to music, reading.
Diya Patel,
Interviewer
I am a sophomore in high school and I live in CT! I love to play basketball and soccer as well as read. I am very excited to be a part of this great organization and see the impact it makes!
Prarti Satya,
Designer and Department Writer
Tanay Dakarapu,
Calendy and Email/ Applicants Manager
I live in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and attend the International Academy as a Sophomore. I am interested in and tend towards STEM related fields; my favorite subjects are math and the sciences.
Jezreel Gaad,
Department Writer and Proofreader
I’m from Portland, Oregon. I am currently a freshman in high school. I have become interested in the STEM field and plan to join the field in the future! I love to learn and educate people about a variety of topics that I take interest in!
I live in Georgia, and I am currently a sophomore in high school. In my spare time, I like to sing, dance, and play with my dog, Champ. I love musical theatre and reading fantasy like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. I am also a fan of Marvel.
Farah Elony,
Proofreader
I am currently a sophomore in high school in Austin, Texas. In the future I hope my passion in STEM can lead me to a job in medicine. I just really enjoy health sciences overall!
Riya Prakash,
Designer and Website Assistant
I'm a sophomore from New Jersey am extremely passionate about STEM. In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, and dancing. I am also a huge Marvel enthusiast. Aside from that, I love learning about all things science.
Rithika Erumadi,
Website Assistant and Deptartment Writer
I'm a senior from California. I play lacrosse for my school and some of my hobbies are cooking, reading, and playing the piano. My favorite subject at school is computer science and my passion in life is coding and programming.
Emily Antoney Jeromeous, Proofreader and Department Writer
I'm a senior in high school from Ontario, Canada. I like actively learning more about social issues, pursuing new opportunities, and practicing self-improvement. I love science and psychology because they are both subjects that deeply intrigue me. I look forward to exploring career opportunities in the medical field in the future,
Riya Desai,
Department Writer and Proofreader
I am a sophomore in high school and I live in Ontario, Canada. I love to paint, bake, and skate. I love reading romance novels and fantasy novels like Harry Potter. I love traveling and my dream travel destination would be Bora Bora.
Michael Picaroni, Media/Outreach Team
Member
I’m a Junior from New Jersey and I’m very interested in the STEM field. When I get into college I would like to Major in Chemistry and then become a Flavorist! I like to hangout with my friends at the boardwalk on the Jersey Shore and hang out with my family at home!
Akshita Mittal,
Proofreader and Department Writer
I am a sophomore at IISER Trivandrum and I like cycling, learning obscure facts and watching true crime and horror.
Jasmine Kwok,
Department Writer and
Proofreader
I love writing and just about anything that has to do with creativity! I also like staying active and just spending time with friends and family. I want to be a journalist in the future, and I’ve joined many blogs/youth led organizations regarding today’s issues and the importance of our voices!
Lucy Damachi,
Proofreader
I'm a junior in high school and I'm from Nigeria! I'm really passionate about the environment and the medical field.
I'm Jillian from New Jersey, and I am an interviewer for the tutor department! I love spending time with friends and practicing sports.
Jillian Gerber,
Interviewer
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Devina Munjal,
Calendy and Email/ Applicants Manager
Autumn Wacaster, Department Writer and Proofreader
I am also a junior in high school in California. I love listening to music constantly. I love reading, writing, and formatting. Because of that, this seemed like a perfect fit along with my love of STEM!
Jasmine Ling,
Department Writer and Proofreader
I’m currently a junior in high school with a love for k-pop, writing and drawing.
Stephanie Tong,
Department Writer and Proofreader
I'm currently a junior in high school in Ontario, Canada. I'm absolutely adore everything academic, so literacy, science, math, etc.
Virendra Jethra, Media/Outreach Team Member
Lauren DiGiacomo,
Proofreader
I am a junior in high school. In my free time I love hanging out with my friends, traveling, painting, and I love to watch baseball and football.
Irene Lee,
Proofreader
I’m Irene, a high school junior in New Jersey. Currently, I’ve taken interest in drawing. When I have free time, I love to just relax around the house, bake, watch Netflix, or just hang out with friends.
Rachel Lowe,
Proofreader
I'm from California, and I am currently in my sophomore year of high school. I'm fascinated by the beauty and complexity of nature and science, and also find math to be an enjoyable subject. I have a great passion for learning and trying new things.
Melanie Chen,
Proofreader
I’m a junior from South Brunswick High School in New Jersey. I play the piano, flute, and piccolo and I’m a part of my school’s marching band. My favorite STEM fields are psychology, neuroscience, and biochemistry.
Andrew Hse,
Proofreader
I just started my freshman year of high school and I'm from California. I enjoy sprinting, writing, and playing video games in my free time. I'm really interested in psychology and bio-chemistry and will probably go on to major in them later in life.
Alina Sheikh,
Proofreader
I'm currently in my junior year of high school in Southern California, and I love spending time with my friends and family and also helping out around my community. I play tennis, watch TV, and read books. I'm aiming for a STEM major in the future (either chemistry, engineering, or computer science).
Sara Kilgus,
Proofreader
I am a senior in high school. My favorite subjects in school are math and biology. I hope to go to a college next year where I can major in a field of science such as biochemistry. I also am very passionate about writing
Aya Khalladi,
Proofreader
I am a junior in high school in Ontario, Canada, and some of my biggest interests include music, psychology, and math. I hope to go into the social sciences and psychology, so I’m very glad to be a part of this amazing community !
Yadira Ceron Morales,
Proofreader
I love to read and write, and listen to music. I’m glad to be a part of StemXYZ because of what they stand for and I really support it!
Alexander von Kumberg, Department Writer and Proofreader
I am a senior in Washington DC and have a deep passion for all the sciences. I hope to major in a biomedical related field and pursue a career as a surgeon to actively use my scientific knowledge to help others.
Joeun Lee,
Proofreader
Hi, my name is Joeun, and I'm a proofreader who goes to SBHS..
Sara Gognas,
Proofreader
I’m an 18 year old freshman living in India. Along with reading and writing, making websites is my new passion. I’m a hard core Disney fan as well as TVD maniac.
Johanna Magsino,
Proofreader
I'm from New Jersey and I am currently a junior in high school. My biggest passion is music and I often play the piano, drums, and guitar.
Aminah Ahmad,
Department Writer and Proofreader
I am from Cary, North Carolina, and I am currently a sophomore in high school. I love to read books, especially fantasy and sci-fi. I also love to skate and play videogames.
Lilian Huynh,
Proofreader
I love reading about topics that I am interested in. As a sophomore from Georgia, I hope to benefit the writers with my proofreading skills and help this organization grow.
Aleta Chettiar,
Proofreader
I’m from Toronto and I am a senior in high school. I love anime, playing mario kart, and drinking green tea.