Executive Director

Henna is a 16-year-old from Naperville, Illinois who desires to work in the medical field. She enjoys playing badminton and is part of Model UN and Aspiring Medical Professionals at school. Henna’s first experience with STEM & Buds was as a student in 7th grade, and she absolutely loved it. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends and binge-watch TV shows!

Executive Director

Tashvi is a 15-year-old from Naperville, Illinois, She enjoys playing badminton and volunteering throughout the school through clubs such as Best Buddies and Interact. She has participated in STEM & Buds since 8th grade and enjoys teaching others about STEM. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her friends, bake, and paint!

Technology Director

Armaan is a 17-year-old from Naperville, Illinois. He enjoys teaching STEM topics, particularly math and computer science. His first experience with STEM & Buds was in 2020, as a student. At school, he is a leader in many clubs such as math team, computing team, student council, and math honors society. In his free time, he likes to hang out with friends, play tennis, and play cards!

Technology Director

Ronit is a Sophomore at Neuqua in Naperville, Illinois. Outside of Stem he enjoys tennis, video games, and hanging out with his friends.

Outreach/Events Director

Neha is a junior from Naperville, Illinois. She enjoys teaching kids about new topics and exploring different interests. She also likes to play tennis, hang out with friends, and read books.

Finance Director

Hi, my name is Andy and I’m a senior at Neuqua Valley High School. From a young age, I’ve loved the fields of STEM and now I’m excited to be part of the team this year to share this passion. In my free time, I like playing tennis and hanging out with friends!

Outreach/Events Director

Anya is a 16-year-old from Naperville, Illinois. She enjoys sharing her love for science with others and hopes to inspire the same excitement for STEM in those around her. In her free time, you can find her reading a book or baking something new in the kitchen.

Finance Director

Anika is a 15 year old from Naperville, Illinois. She enjoys sharing her passion for STEM and inspiring younger children to explore various fields. She also likes art, dance, and listening to music.

Programs Director

Samaira is a 16-year-old from Pittsburgh, PA. She loves sharing her passion for STEM by helping young minds get involved and explore their interests through STEM & Buds. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, spending time with friends, and baking something new.

Graphic Design Director

Sristi is a 16-year-old from Naperville, Illinois. She enjoys spreading her love for engineering to others and is involved in various clubs such as Robotics, Speech, and Chamber Singers. Outside of STEM, she enjoys playing badminton and baking various kinds of cookies!

Finance Director

My name is Aashka and I’m a Junior and Neuqua Valley. I love sharing my passion for STEM with kids and exploring different STEM topics. In my free time I enjoy running, baking, and hanging out with my friends.