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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Advisor, Eco-Mindfulness

Aisya, LiquiDonate

Passionate about using technology to drive positive change, Aisya Aziz believes that engineering can be a driving force in solving the world’s most pressing challenges. As the Director of Engineering at LiquiDonate, she leads efforts to combat environmental waste by diverting returns and excess inventories from landfills, turning surplus goods into opportunities for impact. Aisya combines her technical expertise with a vision for a more equitable and eco-conscious future, proving that technology and innovation can make the world a better place.

Tech Driven

Eco-Mindfulness

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