As CEO, Lina coordinates and oversees all the efforts across Valley STEM. Lina is passionate about Valley Stem's mission of expanding STEM education to the youth of the Central Valley, as she believes that a person's background should not create barriers to their educational opportunities. Outside of Valley STEM, Lina attends Edison High School and is involved in Science Olympiad, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, and Speech and Debate.
As CAO, Sarah writes, assigns, and plans curriculum to be taught at events across the Valley. Sarah hopes to allow hundreds of young students to explore the work of STEM with ValleySTEM's fun and engaging activites. As a senior at Clovis North High School, Sarah is a member of the National Honors Society, Giving Back with Music Club, and Red Cross Club. She is also a lifelong equestrian and a violinist of 12 years.
As CCO, Emma manages and streamlines Board communications for outreach and external events. She is passionate about contributing to the growth of Valley STEM and hoping for it to be more known across the Valley. As a junior at Design Science High School, Emma serves as the ASB Vice President and editor for media/yearbook. She is also involved in competitive folklorico dance.
As COO, Karan handles board-to-volunteer communication and organizes ValleySTEM events. Karan seeks to not only work with the kids, but also allow them the opportunity and resources needed to better equip them for future STEM-based classes for possible future careers. Representing the youth through STEM is one of his main passions. Aside from ValleySTEM, Karan participates in Science Olympiad, Model United Nations, AP Ambassadors, CSF, and Drama Club.
As CFO, Efren manages all financial decisions, grants/donations, and budgeting. He wishes to give children the STEM exposure he wish he had at their age, and ensures that he can by being a part of ValleySTEM. As a junior at Edison High School, Efren is a part of the Scholar Advisory Board at NAF at UC Berkeley. He loves to challenge himself with rigorous classes and his favorite hobby is to learn whatever he can.
As CTO, Sophie oversees and manages all technological aspects of Valley STEM, such as social media outreach and the online administrative database. She joined Valley STEM so she can provide education and exposure to a field some children would have not had access to before, inspiring a generation of future STEM students. As a junior at University High School, Sophie is an officer of her school's Sikh Honors and Service Society and president of the Doctors Without Borders Club. In her free time, she enjoys baking and spending time with her family.