Our Team

Our Team

Here's the team behind STEMPals!

Ashvin Tiwari

President

Hello, my name is Ashvin! I am serving as the President for STEMpals and I look forward to leading STEMpals to new heights! My hobbies mainly include painting, watching anime, playing video games, and coding. In fact the STEMpals website was mainly developed by me! This year I hope to use the money we raise to help others. I can't wait to meet all the new teachers and kids!

Maha Akkina

Secretary

Hey guys!! My name is Maha Akkina, and I’m the Secretary for STEMPals. In my free time I love to watch sitcoms, read books, crochet, and draw! I love working with kids and am so excited to help foster the learning of so many young minds, especially receiveing proper tutoring was a struggle for me growing up as well. I have been apart of STEMPals from its very roots and am looking forward to all that will come in the future! I’m so immensely proud of what we have created so far from a couple of 8th graders dreams, and we hope to inspire your children and create some dreams of their own. Can’t wait to make this year a great one!

Mukta Daripalli

Treasurer

Hello, my name is Mukta Daripalli and I am the Treasurer for STEMpals. I am passionate about being able to make an impact by tackling the growing problem of educational disparity in my very own community. I am deeply committed to fostering a love for learning, nurturing critical thinking skills, and promoting education among youth children. Through my role as VP of Curriculum, I hope to design a curriculum that will create engaging and effective learning experiences that cater to the unique needs of students. I strive to create an enjoyable environment that will make children excited to learn! Outside of STEMpals, I love to paint, read books, and watch movies with my family. I am so immensely proud of the organization we have created stemming from one simple idea in 8th grade. I am very excited to see what the future holds for STEMpals and hope we can continue to empower young minds and make a lasting impact!

Saanvi Kondakridni

VP of Curriculum

Hello my name is Saanvi Kondakrindi. I am a Board Of Director for the STEMpals Nonprofit organization. I am passionate about helping students thrive in their academic journey and I am proud to say that being affiliated with this organization has given me the opportunity to do so. This organisation has reached to great heights and being apart of this journey for the past few years has been a fantastic experience and will continue to be. I am excited to see what we have coming for us in the future and I am looking forward to helping students establish a good relationship with their education. Let’s make this year count and I can’t wait to meet all the new teachers and students for the upcoming year!!!

Asritha Pinnamaneni

VP of Chapters

Hello, my name is Asritha, a student at Independence High school. I have been part of STEMpals for over three years now and I am so excited about the impact our organization is making on global education equity. I look forward to helping STEMpals grow as an organization and implement new ideas for STEMpals to make a larger contribution to our community.

Ananya Sriram

VP of Outreach

I'm Ananya Sriram, currently serving as the VP of Outreach. Beyond my professional role, I find joy in diverse interests, from captivating audiences through public speaking to fueling my adrenaline with Formula 1. My commitment to community engagement is rooted in a deep-seated belief in empowering young minds, ensuring every child feels in control of their education. With a journey that began in my freshman year, I've not only contributed to this organization but have also assumed leadership roles in other commendable initiatives. By championing the cause of empowering children, I strive to provide them with opportunities that catalyze positive change in the world, fostering a future where every child has the chance to make a lasting impact. Join me on this journey as we work together to nurture the leaders of tomorrow!