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Who Are We
STEMSeeds is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization founded by high schoolers from Frisco, Texas. Our mission is to make STEM education accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic status or hospitalization. We aim to inspire STEM in these young minds through interactive kits and experiments we custom-built that challenge them in unconventional ways.
Meet the Team
Together, our team members strive to connect interactive STEM education to underserved and hospitalized children across the world
Ritvik Avula
Ritvik is the co-founder and CEO of STEMSeeds. He is a Senior at Reedy High School and is passionate about spreading STEM education to the underserved. He works in a cancer research lab and does art in his free time!
Rayhan Raja
Rayhan Raja, a Senior in Rick Reedy High School, is the Co-Founder and COO of STEMSeeds. He is passionate about pursuing a career in medicine and is thrilled to extend STEMSeeds' impact to the underserved. He is a high-achieving violinist, being in his local high school's varsity orchestra and having received recognitions in many international competitions.
Eshwar Mahadevan
Eshwar is the Outreach Manager, focusing on expanding STEMSeeds' influence across the United States. He is a Senior at Reedy High School. He has won several Science Fair competitions. Additionally, in his free time he loves to play soccer.
Rohan Balasubraman
Rohan is the Social-Media Manager, focusing on garnering significant attention across social media platforms. He is a Senior at Reedy High School and is pursuing a career in engineering. He is also an avid videogamer in his free time.
Chapter Presidents (US)
Texas
Aneesh Kotvali
Aneesh is the Texas President, and President of the STEMSeeds Frisco High School chapter, leading initiatives to foster innovation and scientific curiosity among underprivileged students. He is a Senior at Frisco High School and has actively participated in numerous entrepreneurship and science competitions. Outside the classroom, Aneesh is a top 3 nationally ranked fencer, and likes reading the Bhagavad Gita in his free time.
Akshaya Karuturi
Akshaya is a senior at Independence High School with a strong passion for healthcare. She works as a certified nursing assistant and spends time at a local hospital shadowing doctors and helping nurses. She’s involved in multiple nonprofits focused on pediatric care and is an active member of both DECA and HOSA. Outside of her interest in medicine, she enjoys doing art and playing volleyball.
Shahzaib Ahmed
Shahzaib is the President of the Mansfield ECHS Chapter of STEMSeeds. He is currently a senior at ECHS, who plans to major in Biochemistry. Passionate about healthcare, he is involved with the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and Islamic Relief USA. Leadership and organization being his primary focus, he plays a role in helping the mission of STEM Seeds come to life. Outside of his medical interests, he likes hanging out with his friends and family, knitting, and traveling.
Praseed Banerjee
Praseed is the President of the Wylie High School chapter of STEMSeeds, where he leads outreach efforts to deliver hands-on STEMKits to underserved students in his community. A rising senior with a deep-rooted passion in Debate, HOSA, Robotics, and more, he combines academic excellence with technical leadership. Outside the classroom, Praseed actively volunteers in healthcare settings and pursues scientific learning through research, service, and mentorship. Outside of this, he enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Chetana Beegala
Chetana Beegala is a sophomore at University High School in Tolleson with a strong passion for neuroscience and public health. She is an active member of HOSA, Founder/President of RedCrossTUHS, and Founder/CEO of NeuroCardi Aware, an organization focused on raising awareness and education about neurological and cardiovascular health among youth. She loves research that potentially leads to solutions for issues in healthcare. She strives to make science and public health education accessible to all. Outside of her professional setting she enjoys hiking and spending time in nature with her family.
Ella Hsu
Ella is a sophomore at Stephen F. Austin High School and the co-president of her school’s STEMseeds chapter, where she leads initiatives that encourage younger students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. She is passionate about healthcare and plans to pursue a career in dentistry. Outside of STEMseeds, Ella is involved in dance and enjoys combining creativity with leadership in her school and community. She also loves traveling, baking, and finding ways to make a positive impact on those around her.
Aiza Jalal
Aiza is a sophomore at Stephen F. Austin High School and co-president of her school’s STEMseeds chapter, where she leads projects that make STEM education more accessible for younger students. Passionate about healthcare, she is exploring careers that blend creativity, research, and helping others. In her free time, Aiza enjoys nature walks and finding ways to support those around her.
Mekyle Alam
Mekyle Alam is a the President of the Centennial High School Chapter. Mekyle is a student with a passion for STEM. From leadership experience in rocketry competitions to volunteering at hospitals, he combines creativity with real-world impact. Mekyle is also heavily involved in the world of business, and is continuously exploring innovation at the intersection of STEM and entrepreneurship.
Rohan Anand Raja Rajeshwaran
Rohan is the President of the Coppell High School Chapter. He is passionate about pursuing a career in engineering. His academic interests include Java and Python Programming, along with VEX Robotics. Outside of school he enjoys playing soccer, pingpong, and chess.
Shreyas Choudhury
Hi, I'm Shreyas! I am going to be a junior at Argyle High School this fall. I am really passionate about STEM and I am involved in my school’s DECA, MUN, NHS & Robotics Clubs. I intend to major in Data Science or Business. Outside of school, I love playing the piano (I have been playing for over 8 yrs now) and hanging out with my friends.
Kaulini Chakraborty
Kaulini is the President of the Emerson High School Chapter.
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Hasini Yalavarthi
Hasini is the President of the Wakeland High School Chapter.
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California
Hilda Dehdilani
Hilda is the President of the STEM Seeds chapter at Oak Park High School, where she works to help bring the organization’s mission to more students. She is passionate about medicine and research. Hilda is actively involved in several health-focused clubs and is a member of her school’s speech and debate team. She holds a first-degree black belt in hapkido and practices MMA. She is focused on contributing to the growth of STEM Seeds.
Florida
Ehab El-Ahmad
Ehab is the President of the West Shore High School Chapter.
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New York
Chloe Li
Chloe is the President of the Bronx High School Science Chapter.
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New Jersey
Areej Zahra
Areej is the President of the Dr Ronald McNair High School Chapter.
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Michigan
Rishan Patel
Rishan is the President of the STEMSeeds Northville High School chapter. He is a rising junior at Northville High School, and he is participating in the school’s HOSA and DECA teams with a strong passion for medicine. He’s involved in many activities outside of school, such as volunteering at the Veterans Affairs in Detroit and shadowing at local clinics. He wants to go into the medical field, specifically anesthesia, with an overarching goal of helping other people.
Avishkar Nikam
Avishkar is a rising junior at Northville High School. He is a member of HOSA and he wishes to pursue a career in medicine. He has shadowed nephrologists, volunteered at the local Veterans Hospital, coached Special Olympics teams, and taught Science Olympiad to elementary schoolers. Outside of school, he is an avid sports fan, garnering national awards in cricket, and enjoys supporting the Browns and Cavaliers.
Pennsylvania
Aditi Ramamurthi
Aditi is the president of the Central Bucks High School East Chapter.
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Maryland
Akshaya Kotha
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Alabama
Oluwatofunmi Adojutelegan
Oluwatofunmi is the President of the New Century Technology High School Chapter.
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Oregon
Sriniketh Nathan
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Chapter Presidents (India)
Miftahil Jannah Nowsheen
Miftahul Jannah Nowsheen, Class 10 student from Bangladesh — bronze winner of the 2024 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition,loves drawing & writing. Volunteer content writer & Class Captain. Interested in Medicine & determined to become a Neurosurgeon.
Anandi Gaurav Sharma
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Chapter Presidents (Canada)
Maisey Zhao
Maisey is the President of the University of Toronto High School Chapter.
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Chapter Presidents (Sweden)
Medha
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Chapter Presidents (Phillipines)
Kenzo Tako
Kenzo is the President of the Quebec City Science High School Chapter.
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