A junior from Emerald High School, Arpita Shanbhag, brings her passion for building confidence, curiosity, and a community among the next generation of learners. STEM is more than equations and coding – it has the power to tell stories that would remain hidden. She finds joy in teaching and volunteering with younger students in workshops or other service efforts and strongly believes that STEM is the key to unlocking the full potential of all curious minds. Arpita hopes others will eventually see her vision one day.

Serena Koopmans is a senior at Burlingame High School, where she demonstrates her passion for STEM through her leadership roles on the robotics team and in the Artificial Intelligence Club. She enjoys surfing, exploring new places, and thrifting in her free time. She loves spreading STEM education to younger students!

Alex Ternate is a freshman in college who is passionate in pursuing biology, chemistry, and mathematics to contribute and innovate medicine through research and laboratory work with the end goal of becoming a pediatric oncologist! In his free time, he loves to play piano, cook, and read up on his favorite series week to week.  Alex loves to teach individuals all about the sciences and math so they can articulate their interests in STEM related subjects while also learning more about them himself.

Anish Ravi is a sophomore at John P. Stevens High School in New Jersey. With a strong interest in engineering and construction, he’s passionate about exploring how STEM shapes the world. In his free time, Anish loves to handcraft, breakdance, and play basketball. Dedicated to his community, Anish teaches his native language at his high school, an experience that inspired him to become a part of STEMpathize. He’s excited to share his ambition for STEM with students and help spark their curiosity and creativity.

Roma Singh is a junior at Monte Vista High School. She is interested in biology, anatomy, and psychology, but also enjoys leadership and actively contributes to her school’s ASB program. Outside of school, Roma enjoys dancing and reading books, particularly historical fiction. Driven by a passion for expanding access to STEM, she is committed to empowering the next generation of students through outreach. Through her role, she hopes to build a more inclusive and inspired STEM community.

Isabella Avila is a junior at Carondelet High School who loves connecting with others. She enjoys spending time at the beach, hanging out with friends, and swimming. A fun fact about Isabella is that she’s CPR certified and has a soft spot for kids.

Diya Bhatt is a junior at Woodbridge Academy Magnet School. Her favorite subject is biology, as she loves to learn new things, even things not school related. When she’s not doing school work, she loves to hang out with her friends, read, listen to music, or watch TV. She is very excited to work with a team and help others enjoy STEM!

Sienna Wong is a senior at Monte Vista High School, with the hope of marrying her passion for writing and deep fascination of science as a blog writer for STEMpathize. She is a dedicated cross country and track runner, and has cultivated a deep love for writing and reading throughout her life. She is often found swimming, running, baking, or disappearing into her room after a particularly book-abundant trip to the library. She hopes to connect with students creatively, on a more personal level through writing during her time with STEMpathize.

Marley is a junior at Tenafly High School. She is on her school's Colorguard team and debates both in and outside of school. She is interested in both law and how science is key to explaining everything around us. Her main goal at STEMpathize is to help and encourage students to pursue science in a way that is simple and fun!

Kathleen Shang is a senior at Northgate High School who wants to promote more STEM opportunities to others. She has an interest in cognitive science currently and wants to study brains, but also enjoys creative writing and binge watching her favorite TV shows. She hopes to create a positive impact in the community and introduce more people to STEM!

Vannysa Saechao is a senior at Oakland High School who has an enthusiastic love for food and reading. She values self-improvement and is constantly striving to learn. She hopes to hone her skills, connect with others and empower youth through STEMpathize.

Erica Choy is a Fremont High School sophomore with a passion for mathematics and art. In her free time, she likes to practice embroidery and origami to improve her skills. Erica also enjoys building Legos, especially sets with leaves and flowers. Her goal at STEMpathize is to explore different aspects of STEM and share her learnings with others.

Adam Anderson is a Math and Product Development teacher at Los Altos High School. He currently teaches AP Statistics, Design and Prototyping, and  Design and Fabrication, a larger scale product development class. He has previously taught AP Calculus and Geometry at Los Altos High School. Adam has a Masters degree in Environmental Science and product development experience from his years in the toy industry. He has also had experience in clerical support for a legal office, retail management, toy invention and innovation, quality control/ quality assurance, and environmental field research before returning to his first academic love and becoming a Math teacher.