As CEO, Emma coordinates and oversees all the efforts across Valley STEM. She is dedicated to preserving the mission statement, by ensuring Central Valley’s youth has access to STEM education, regardless of income, race, and gender demographics. As a dual enrolled senior at Design Science, Emma serves as ASB President and is on track to receive her Math Associates Degree at Fresno City College.
As CAO, Piper writes, assigns, and plans curriculum to be taught at events across the Valley. She joined Valley STEM as she believes every student deserves to have equal access to resources that develop their interests in STEM education. As a junior at Edison High School, Piper is captain of Science Olympiad and participates in Mock Trial, Model United Nations, AP Ambassadors, Environmental Club. and History Day (where she placed 1st in California and 5th nationally). She also plays varsity tennis and enjoys hiking & reading.
As CCO, Ethan manages and streamlines Board communications for outreach and external events. He hopes to get kids interested in STEM at an early age in order to better equip them for the future. Outside of ValleySTEM, Ethan is a buisness team lead in Edison High School's Robotics Club, a Model UN Officer, a Mock Trial Lawyer, and part of the Edison Ski and Snowboard Team.
As COO, Sophie handles board-to-volunteer communication and organizes ValleySTEM events. She joined Valley STEM to make STEM seem less scary for kids and empower them to consider pursuing it later in life. As a senior at Roosevelt High School, she is involved in musical theater and California Scholarship Federation. She is also a volunteer at Valley Children's and does horseback riding.
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 senior 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.
