MEET
the global student leadership team
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Carolyn is a senior at the Academy for Math, Science, and Engineering and is the President of the global WiSTEM organization. As a STEM mentor, she’s passionate about using data and advocacy to drive climate solutions and support vulnerable communities. She loves hot girl walks while listening to podcasts on sunny days!
CAROLYN HE
President
Sadie is a senior in high school from Sarasota, Florida, and is WiSTEM’s Programs Manager and ambassador for the Sarasota High School chapter. She runs the Mentorship Program and the Sister Chapter Initiative. Sadie aims to study neuroscience and promote an inclusive environment in mental health care.
SADIE DILWEG
Programs Manager
Alina is a senior at Colonel By Secondary School in Ottawa, Ontario, passionate about astronomy and physics. As a Regional Outreach Director with WiSTEM, she supports new ambassadors in creating their own chapters. Alina is excited to empower women globally in their STEM journeys and plans to pursue engineering in the future.
ALINA ZHENG
Regional Outreach Director
Avni is a senior at Staples High School in Connecticut and serves as the Director of Digital Media for WiSTEM. She designs Instagram posts to spread awareness about the organization's events and successes. In her free time, Avni enjoys painting and drawing, carrying her passion for design beyond WiSTEM.
AVNI MITTAL
Director of Digital Media
Coco is a senior at Orange County School of the Arts, passionate about machine learning and neural networks. As Director of Development, she’s eager to foster a community of female STEMists by building partnerships and expanding opportunities through WiSTEM. Outside of STEM, Coco enjoys eating, painting, and listening to music!
KEYUN “COCO” XIAO
Director of Development
Jamie, a senior from Seattle, Washington, is WiSTEM’s Outreach Director. She is focused on expanding the organization globally to reach her goal to provide more early opportunities for girls to discover their potential in STEM. In her free time, Jamie enjoys meeting new people, learning languages, and caring for her plum tree.
JAMIE KWON
Director of Outreach
Ava is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego, California. She has a passion for various STEM subjects, including Biology and Chemistry and enjoys participating in events such as Science Olympiad and Brain Bee. In her role with the outreach department at WiSTEM, she aims to connect with people from all around the world
AVA KHOSSRAVI
Regional Outreach Director
Palak is a senior at South Forsyth High in Georgia and has been president of her WiSTEM chapter for two years. She is interning in data collection at a multination-
al company and works as the Social Media Manager for Brand Management, coordinating posts and managing inquiries. Palak aims to share her passion for STEM with girls worldwide and expand WiSTEM's reach.
PALAK MOR
Social Media Manager
(Brand Management)
Anya is a junior at Mills E. Godwin High and serves as the Director of Internal Affairs for WiSTEM. In this role, she organizes events like Coffee Chats and Webinars to strengthen connections within the global community. Anya is dedicated to empowering girls in STEM by providing them with the resources and support they need. She enjoys baking and reading in her free time!
ANYA MATHEW
Director of Internal Affairs
Miranda, a junior at Escuela American, is the founder of her school's WiSTEM chapter and the Director of Outreach. Passionate about mathematics, she works to close the gender gap in STEM, especially for Salvadoran women. She aspires to a career in biomedical engineering and enjoys golf, baking, and community service in her free time.
MIRANDA CASTELLÁ
Director of Outreach
Bhavya is a junior and a Regional Outreach Director with WiSTEM. She joined as a freshman to address the gender gap in STEM and has since developed a passion for advocacy and empowering women. Bhavya aspires to become a biomedical engineer and travel the world advocating for better healthcare access in underserved areas.
BHAVYA KALLAM
Regional Outreach DIrector
Aditi is a senior in New Jersey and the Social Media Manager for WiSTEM, focusing on short-form content. She creates videos, posts about upcoming events online, and promotes WiSTEM on social media. She aims to spread her love for STEM and grow WiSTEM's impact online. She enjoys baking, teaching herself guitar, and rocking out to her music collection.
ADITI MENON
Social Media Manager
(Short-Form Content)
Callie is a senior from CA and the Director of Publicity and Communications. She works on increasing visibility, writing newsletters, and facilitating Meet a Member Monday. She aims to encourage girls to pursue STEM and build a supportive community. She is also Editor-in-Chief of her school paper and enjoys reading, curating Spotify playlists, and learning new skills.
CALLIE YUAN
Director of Publicity and Communications
Nil is a senior at Gulf Breeze High in Florida, originally from Istanbul, Türkiye. She is the ROD and president of her WiSTEM chapter and founded the non-profit Advocate for Her, providing period products to communities. She enjoys playing piano, watching Turkish volleyball, and coffee and is excited about contributing to her community and future WiSTEM activities.
NIL DEMIRAG
Regional Outreach Director
Catherine is a senior from Oregon and a Regional Outreach Director for WiSTEM, communicating with current and potential Ambassadors and helping onboard new chapters. Catherine enjoys meeting passionate high schoolers and welcoming them to the WiSTEM community. In her free time, she is a competitive equestrian and a coffee connoisseur.
CATHERINE GEWECKE
Regional Outreach Director
Tanisha is a junior at Dublin High School in California, passionate about neuroscience, medical research, and law. In her free time, she enjoys singing, song writing, lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee. She is also working on a podcast exploring healthcare advancements. As the website manager, she aims to enhance connectivity and empower women in STEM worldwide.
TANISHA SHANBHAG
Website Manager
the executive leadership team
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Ananya Asthana
FOUNDER + BOARD CHAIR
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Maddie Stearns
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Isa Kessinger
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
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Emma McMullan
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PAST GLOBAL TEAMS
2023
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2024
2022
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2023
2021
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2022
2020
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2021
Carolyn He
President
Shreya Satheesh
Director of Internal Affairs
Landri Domingue,
Miranda Castellá
Directors of Outreach
Ila Gowda, Nil Demirag,
Jamie Kwon, Katelyn Sentnor,
Alexis Park
Regional Outreach Directors
Aparna Ganesh
Project Manager
Anna Heck
Director of Publicity and Communications
Palak Mor
Social Media Manager
Keyun “Coco” Xiao
Director of Digital Media
Emily Khossravi
Director of Development
Kaylee Inglis
Website Manager
Maddie Stearns
President
Nora Sun, Ana Cucalon
Founder+Director of ATHENA
Emmy Wang
Director of Internal Affairs
Liv Walker
Director of Outreach
Shreya Satheesh,
Stephanie Maari,
Julia Sharpe
Regional Outreach Directors
Ananya Asthana
Founder+Executive Director
Aparna Ganesh
Director of Publicity and Communications
Carolyn He
Director of Digital Media
Shreya Dhara
Director of Development
Firmiana Wong
Website Manager
Aditi Daga
Project Manager
Erin Tran
President
Nora Sun, Ana Cucalon
Founder+Director of ATHENA
Emmy Wang
Director of Internal Affairs
Maddie Stearns
Regional Outreach Director (Massachusetts)
Lara Capellino
Regional Outreach Director (Argentina)
Ananya Asthana
Founder+Executive Director
Nora Sun
Director of Publicity and Communications
Laura Sabrosa
Director of Development
Aditi Anand,
Ananya Chandrasekhar
Directors of Outrech
Firmiana Wang
Website Manager
Avantika Khanna
President
Nora Sun, Ana Cucalon
Founder+Director of ATHENA
Anvi Peddi, Erin Tran,
Gabriela Holzer
Directors of Outreach
Maleeka Ellaithy, Nazli Eren,
Olivia Noreke, Lupe Quinones
Regional Outreach Directors
Ananya Asthana
Founder+Executive Director
Natalie Ripps
Director of Publicity and Communications
Divya Vikram
Director of Digital Media
Faith Reeves
Website Manager