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LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Leadership Team consists of 54 Executive Directors and Directors from all around the world. To learn more about our passionate leaders on the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team, Communications Team, Technology Team, Media Team, Social Media Marketing Team, Outreach Team, Management Team, and the Research Team please look below.
Diversity & Inclusion team
The Diversity & Inclusion Team works towards breaking down barriers and providing equitable opportunities for underrepresented groups in STEM. STEM Without Boundaries strives to create a space that allows all voices to be heard by embracing and encouraging differences in race, ethnicity, origin, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, socioeconomic status, and all other backgrounds and identifiers.
Taylor Fawell
Co-Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Taylor Fawell is a junior at Lawrence E. Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas. She enjoys all sciences, especially astronomy, and biology. She is extremely passionate about learning and plans on becoming a Neurosurgeon. In her free time to she like to paint and venture out and try new things.
Raquel Gonzalez
Co-Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion
My name is Raquel Gonzalez and I am a senior at Elizabeth Seton High School. I am passionate about STEM, art, and music. An aspiration of mine is to become a research professor after university.
Ashley Allen
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Hi my name is Ashley Allen and I am a junior at Inglemoor High School. I am a huge softball lover and am obsessed with college softball. I also love to read and watch the Bachelor. My favorite football team is the Seahawks and I firmly believe I must wear every single gear I own or else they will lose.
Goodness Amajor
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
My name is Goodness and I am a Director of Diversity and Inclusion. At STEM Without Boundaries, I want to help find ways to increase diversity in communities in STEM.
Sam Luthiya
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Sam Luthiya is a second year undergraduate student pursuing his B.A. in Psychology, English Literature and Communicative English at Mount Carmel College Autonomous in India. They adore the three F's: Flora, Fauna and FOOD! He also enjoys knitting queer merchandise, going on long bike rides and reading poetry and research papers while sipping on a cup of hot green tea.
communications team
The Communications Team mentors and guides Chapter Presidents through a 16-week course. They lead weekly meetings with all Chapter Presidents to help them establish sustainable Chapters and organize successful STEM Nights in their communities.
Jasmyne Mendoza
Executive Director of Communications
Jasmyne is a senior at Decatur High School, and is dedicated to educating younger students and sharing her excitement for STEM. She is delighted to be serving as an Executive Director of Communications for STEM Without Boundaries, and she hopes her skills will be able to contribute excellent mentorship and organization to the team. In her free time, Jasmyne can be found volunteering with local habitat restoration, collecting houseplants, or watching Netflix documentaries.
Tanisha Panchal
Executive Director of Communications
Tanisha Panchal is a junior at Troy High School and is one of the Executive Directors of Communication for
STEM Without Boundaries. She is the president for SparkED and leads her robotics team, volunteering
clubs, and various other STEAM-related programs. Tanisha is really interested in raising awareness for
science disciplines and wishes to pursue a career in chemistry! In her free time, she really enjoys cooking
and watching Netflix!
Andrew Wolff
Director of Communications
Andrew Wolff is a high school sophomore at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, NJ. He is a new director of communications at STEM Without Boundaries and is excited to assist chapter presidents in creating a successful STEM night in their communities. A goal of his is to help educate and empower younger individuals in various communities in the form of a STEM night. In his free time, he likes to hang out with friends and play tennis.
Sarah Mounajjed
Director of Communications
Sarah Mounajjed is a sophomore at Middleton High School. This is her first term and she is so excited to be apart of this amazing team to make STEM more accessible to all! She is passionate and an advocate specifically for women’s equality within STEM. She is involved in many different extra curricular’s such as HOSA, Biology Club, 7 o clock jazz , FUTP60 and more! When not busy she loves to spend time with friends and family. In addition, she hopes to pursue a career in Medicine in the future!
Rhea Sridhara
Director of Communications
Rhea Sridhara is a junior at Salem High School in Michigan. She is very excited to be working with the STEM Without Boundaries team to help kids get excited about the STEAM field! She loves working with kids as a tutor, and is involved with many non-profits including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the American Red Cross. At her school, she serves as a board member for PCEP HOSA and is the president of PCEP Stand Against Cancer. In her free time, she loves to dance, hang out with her friends, and read mysteries, especially Sherlock Holmes novels!
Arya Kalathil
Director of Communications
Arya Kalathil is a rising freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Honors College in Virginia. She's passionate about science, specifically psychology, neuroscience, and medicine, and aspires to work as an adolescent psychiatrist in her future. In her free time, she enjoys reading novels & poetry, yoga, and volunteering at her local clinic. Arya is eager to help this term's talented chapter presidents host impactful STEM nights and further youth interest in the field.
Medha Maroju
Director of Communications
Medha Maroju is a junior at Novi High School. She's part of various clubs in her school such as the debate team, HOSA, and DECA. In her free time, she enjoys painting, playing tennis, and spending time with her friends and family.
Michael Boulis
Director of Communications
Ahlan! (Hi in Arabic) My name is Michael Boulis. I’m a premed student at the University of
North Texas pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences. I found SWB as a door to being a helping
hand for future generations in STEM including future physician generations, even before
becoming a physician myself! Outside of school, I enjoy time with family and friends,
volunteering, playing basketball, and picking up a new language!
Technology team
The Technology Team works closely with the Board of Directors and the Leadership Team to update and maintain the STEM Without Boundaries website. They are responsible for designing, editing, and enhancing the website. Some of their work includes creating new subpages, reorganizing current pages, and adding flyers to the website.
Shriya Rudraraju
Executive Director of Technology
Shriya is a sophomore from Michigan. She joined STEM Without Boundaries to encourage more youth members to learn more about STEM. She adores using her abilities to better the community. In her free time, she enjoys baking, listening to music, and dancing.
Asmita Malakar
Director of Technology
Asmita Malakar is a junior in high school in North Carolina. She is interested in learning more about web development and loves to sketch cartoons and perform classical dance during her free time.
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Director of Technology
Vincent is a senior at Arroyo High School in California. He enjoys playing badminton and performing music in his free time. He is the Marching band Drum Captain and the Badminton Team Captain at his high school. He also enjoys binge watching Netflix and his favorite show is The Office.
Kaustubh Harnoor
Director of Technology
Kaustubh Harnoor is a junior at Homestead High School in California. He is interested in computer science and passionate about working on projects and learning more about the field.
Julia Hansen
Director of Technology
Julia is currently taking a gap year and is from the Bay Area, CA. Next year she will be attending Harvey Mudd College down near LA. She loves doing Arduino projects, watching anime and is interested in environmental studies!
Media team
The Media Team is responsible for creating and editing videos that promote STEM Without Boundaries programs and projects. They have made several videos inclusive of virtual STEM Night recaps, videos of the Leadership Team and Chapter Presidents, and videos on STEM Handouts. The Media Team collaborates with others to make the videos more engaging for the STEM Without Boundaries audience.
Neha Chinimilli
Executive Director of Media
Neha is a senior at Novi High School. She's interested in business, specifically marketing, and computer science. She loves to to paint, read, and binge watch Netflix shows.
Vivian Zhou
Director of Media
Vivian Zhou is a rising senior at Staten Island Technical High School in New York. She is interested in computer science and computer aided design. In her free time, she loves to read, listen to music, and edit videos. She is the webmaster of her school's Key Club and is involved in Math Team at her school
Angela Claveria
Director of Media
Angela Claveria is a rising senior from New Jersey, and she is one of the Directors of Media for STEM Without Boundaries. In her free time, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, volunteering, and journaling. Angela hopes to go into biomedical engineering in the future.
Madison Marchionna
Director of Media
Madison Marchionna is a senior at Bedford High School in Bedford, Massachusetts. In addition to SWB, she spends her time training as a competitive gymnast, tutoring students in math and volunteering with local non-profit organizations and student clubs. She is passionate about STEM, the environment, and women’s equality, and hopes to pursue a career in engineering or computer science in the future. She is looking forward to making an impact with the Leadership Team!
Bhagyavi Bandara
Director of Media
Bhagyavi Bandara is a freshman at North Reading High School in Massachusetts. She is very excited to be apart of the STEM Without Boundaries team! Bhagyavi is passionate about computer science and is on the Student Council at her school. She is involved in several extracurriculars such as DECA, Girls Who Code, Interact club and she enjoys playing tennis. In her free time, Bhagyavi loves cooking, baking, drawing, and spending time outside.
Wenyan Z
Director of Media
Wenyan is a sophomore at Boston University majoring in Statistics and minoring in Film & TV. Her interests include data science, photography, and traveling. In her free time, she enjoys watching films, listening to music, and exploring new places.
social media marketing team
The Social Media Marketing Team works with the Research Team to create our social media posts. They create informational and creative flyers, posts, and newsletters in order to promote STEM Without Boundaries activities and provide content for the audience.
Lauren Zaidel
Executive Director of Social Media Marketing
Lauren Zaidel is a junior at Palisades Charter High School in Los Angeles, California. She loves coding, AI and machine learning, and she's interested in all things STEM! She's passionate about making sure all voices are heard - especially representing women and multiracial backgrounds in the field, being biracial herself. She's involved in silicon-valley startups, nonprofits, school clubs, and more!
Catherine Jia
Executive Director of Social Media Marketing
Catherine Jia is a current junior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School in New York. She is the co-founder and co-president of Health Professionals of Tomorrow, involved in Science Olympiad, Student Council, Dance Team, MUN, and other various activities. She is very passionate about STEM and plans to pursue a career in the medical field. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, cooking, baking, and dancing
Keerthana Prakash
Director of Social Media Marketing
My name is Keerthana Prakash and I’m a Sophomore at Enloe High School. I love playing the piano, painting, and reading historical fiction books! I’m interested in digital marketing, eCommerce, and graphic design, as well as regenerative medicine and biomechanics. Thus, I aspire to be a biomedical engineer in the future!
Darveen An
Director of Social Media Marketing
Hi! My name is Darveen and I’m a senior at Notre Dame High School in California. I love to paint, cook, and go on walks in my neighborhood!
Esha Patel
Director of Social Media Marketing
Hi! My name is Esha Patel and I’m a junior at Troy High School. In my free time I love playing tennis, working out, trying out new food, or hanging out with friends.
Aditi Vishnubhatla
Director of Social Media Marketing
My name is Aditi Vishnubhatla and I am a sophomore at Novi High School. I want to spread more knowledge on STEM in the community to help cultivate more interest in this field. I volunteer in various clubs and nonprofits to help enhance children’s learning in different fields. In my free time, I love to bike, draw, and spend time with friends and family.
outreach team
The Outreach Team is responsible for organizing collaborations, Instagram takeovers, and workshops. They manage the STEM Without Boundaries inbox, maintain partnerships, and send out media releases to various news networks and organizations.
Lily Dalsin
Executive Director of Outreach
My name is Lily Dalsin. I am a senior in high school at BASIS Ahwatukee in Arizona. In my free time, I love to go hiking and read books!
Shannon Cai
Director of Outreach
Shannon Cai is a rising senior at Troy High School in Michigan. Her interests include
neuroscience and statistical data analysis! In her free time, she likes to play French Horn, listen
to music, and hang out with her friends. She is extremely excited to work with the SWB team!
Naya Karam
Director of Outreach
My name is Naya Karam! I’m an incoming senior in
high school at Basis Ahwatukee in Phoenix, Arizona. I
enjoy playing volleyball, watching classic movies, and
reading webcomics. I’m looking forward to doing my
best on this team!
Sarah Liu
Director of Outreach
Sarah is a junior currently attending Elgin Park Secondary School. She loves to play games with her friends during her free time as well as drawing!
Charlotte Picardo
Director of Outreach
Hey, I’m Charlotte, a student in Year 12 from the UK studying Economics, English Literature and Geography. I’m interested in the Business field, and hope to pursue a career in either Human Resources, Finance or Operations. My hobbies: volunteering as it gives me a chance to give back to the community, writing, tutoring students, listening to music, dancing, painting and playing badminton. Fun fact: I grew up in 3 countries and was also shortlisted in top 10 for a challenger bank pitch at ‘The London Institute of Banking & Finance’. In the Outreach team, I shall be organizing IG takeovers, handling email operations/ SWB handouts and sending media releases. I am thrilled to be part of this STEM organization and excited to see what we accomplish.
Sponsorships & finance team
The Sponsorships & Finance Team is responsible for contacting local businesses and raising funds. They collaborate with companies and businesses through calls, emails, and meetings, while also maintaining sponsor relationships and a strong budget.
Aayush Verma
Director of
Sponsorships & Finance
My name is Aayush Verma. I am an upcoming junior at Franklin High School. I am interested in STEM and hope to become a physician in the future. I am an avid tennis player and also do debate. In my free time I enjoy taking hikes and traveling.
Raghav Verma
Director of
Sponsorships & Finance
Raghav Verma is a Grade 11 student at Port Credit Secondary School in Ontario, Canada. He
really enjoys playing soccer and badminton. He’s interested in investing and coding in his free
time. At school, he participates in the coding club, STEM club, chess club, and robotics club. He
is looking forward to working with the team here at SWB and hopes to make a contribution
along during the term.
management team
The Management Team works with our current Leadership Team by maintaining the Slack workspace, hosting our Leadership Team bondings, and keeping STEM Without Boundaries operations organized. They create a friendly environment for all of our Executive Directors and Director to ensure that communication is at its best here at STEM Without Boundaries.
Varsha Sayana
Executive Director of Management
Varsha Sayana is a high school freshman at Fulton Science Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a multisport athlete involved in varsity volleyball, varsity track, dance, and coaches middle school girls basketball as well. Varsha aims to pursue a career in criminal law, but ultimately dreams of entering the United States political scene as a member of Congress. In her free time, Varsha is an avid traveler, enjoys visiting new places, and loves cruising with family and friends!
Sofia Quintero
Executive Director of Management
Hi! My name is Sofia Quintero and I’m currently a junior at Cypress Bay High School in Florida. I’m very passionate about STEM and the medical field and am aspiring to pursue a career as a dermatologist, which is why I’m so excited to help others realize their passions for STEM as well. I’m involved in organizations such as DECA, HOSA, UNICEF, and Spanish Honor Society, where I learn so much and am able to give back to my community in many ways. In my free time, I love reading, traveling, and spending time with my family, friends, and two cute doggies.
Maria Estevez
Director of Management
I'm Maria Estevez, a junior in High school of Telecommunications Arts and Technology. I'm part of the Latinx (Co-President), creative writing, Women in science, blueprint and Model UN in school; along with other organizations outside my school. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my sister and watching Netflix. My favorite shows are Money Heist and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Hi! I’m Fera Adebayo, a student at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls in England. I am really interested in STEM and medicine, and wish to pursue a career in medicine. Through SWB, I want to be able to meet and help people who have a passion like me, especially in underrepresented backgrounds, and assist them in achieving their goal. I am involved in multiple organizations, for example Future Doctors of the World, The Markerboard, and Youth City Council, where I learn new things, meet new people, and create things that enable me to give back to my community. In my free time I read, research interesting scientific topics, dance, and watch k-dramas or anime!
Director of Management
Fera Adebayo
Hi! My name is Ethan Chiu, and I am a junior in Syosset High School, NY! I am super passionate about medicine, international relations, and business!
Ethan Chiu
Director of Management
Reena Wang
Hi, my name is Reena Wang and I am a junior at Freedom High School. In my free time, I enjoy going for runs and spending time with families and friends. I’m really excited to be a Director of Management, Culture, and Communications at SWB!
Director of Management
research team
The Research Team creates new content for our social media accounts and Blog page. They research useful information and resources about STEM-related topics to share with our audience across all of our social media platforms.
Emily Chang
Executive Director of Research
Hi, my name is Emily Chang and I am a sophomore from Glen A Wilson High School in California! I enjoy drawing, painting, and playing the piano. I am a part of my school's Science Olympiad team and chamber choir. I am interested in biology and I am also planning to major in genomics or veterinary medicine in the future.
Sania Naik
Executive Director of Research
Hey! I’m Sania Naik, a rising senior at McNair Academic High School in New Jersey! I've always been passionate about STEM as a whole and showing others how deeply it affects their world. In my free time, I love to bake, practice martial arts, and work out! Being part of STEM Without Boundaries, I look forward to expanding our influence and inspiring youth around the world to pursue careers in STEM and get involved with the community!
