SV Young Scholars
Meet the Team
Get to know the dedicated individuals who drive our mission forward. Each team member brings unique skills and passion to support the SV Young Scholars community.
Co-founder
Claire, The Harker School
Commit to research impact. One of Claire’s notable projects involves pioneering a groundbreaking system aimed to train socio-emotional skills for neurodivergent. In another remarkable venture, Claire and her partner innovated sustainable fashion focused on developing vegan leather from 100% biodegradable materials. Her efforts earned her National 2nd Place of Engineering at the 2023 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, as well as being named the Most Promising Young Scientist.
Science Research
CS Curriculum Design
Co-founder
William, Emory University
As an Emory Research Scholar, William is deeply committed to advancing scientific development and educational equity. William conducted research on rehabilitative interventions and investigated neural pathways of motor control as well as cardiovascular diseases. Some of his achievements include having received the best paper award at the 2022 IEEE Prognostics and Health Management Conference and has presented at the 2021 International Student Congress of Biomedical Sciences. William is dedicated to empowering diverse young minds through equitable access to medical sciences and real-world innovations.
Research Scholar
Medical Science
Co-founder
Raymond, Carnegie Mellon University
Raymond excels at blending creativity with problem-solving from using game theory to enhance soccer shooting strategies to co-authoring the book "Algorithmic Thinking for Adventurous Minds," which ranked #1 in Amazon's new release in the algorithm category. He published multiple research papers in world ranking journals. His mission is to inspire young minds through the lens of computer science. Raymond also envisions applying his passion in algorithmic thinking to evolving quantitative finance field.
Research Scholar
VP, San Francisco Region
Charly, Presidio Middle School
Charlotte "Charly" enjoys math and balances her time between academic work and athletic activities, including sailing and rowing. She takes challenges head on including teaching herself the basics of game development and competing in heavy weather sailing regattas. She is interested in engineering and CS. She is fascinated about how STEM influences her every-day life, such as the math applications in sailing and physics principles in rowing.
Math, STEM
Athletics
VP, Colorado Region
Michael, Cherry Creek High School
Michael is genuinely passionate about STEM fields and active in research with AI. He co-founded Equity Learning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing STEM resources to underserved communities. He gave a powerful TEDx talk on his past video game addiction in 2023, and has since committed to organizing annual TEDx events.
Equity Learning
TEDx
VP, Special Education
Jessica, SV Young Scholars
With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals, Jessica is passionate about integrating innovative teaching strategies and personalized education plans. Through this approach, Jessica empowers students to thrive academically and socially, while promoting inclusivity and celebrating neurodiversity in every step.
Neurodivergent Education
Innovator in Inclusion
VP, Youth Advocate
Julia, SV Young Scholars
As a dedicated youth advocate, Julia works to amplify the voices of young individuals, ensuring they have a platform to express their ideas, concerns, and dreams. By promoting equitable opportunities in education, leadership, and social justice, Julia strives to create a future where all young people, regardless of their background, can thrive and make meaningful contributions to the world around them.
Champion for Young Voices
VP, Research Mentorship
Franklin, MIT
Franklin brings a wealth of expertise in AI and deep learning, sharing his knowledge with high school students in an engaging approach. Franklin has earned a reputation for making complex concepts understandable for high schoolers. His dedication aligns with the mission of empowering diverse young minds through equitable access to computer science, helping students develop critical skills for the future.
Research Scholar
Mentorship
