Our Team

Executive Board

Shaela Rothwell

President

With extensive STEAM involvement and seven years in student government, I'm dedicated to nurturing community leadership. Through extensive involvement in various STEAM organizations and inclusivity efforts, I strive to empower future scientists and artists. As an executive board founding member, I aspire to inspire and guide.

Pehlaj Saha

Vice President

Motivated, resourceful, and dedicated high school student possessing expertise in managing multiple projects and volunteering events. Demonstrate strong work ethic, organizational, and communication skills. As the Treasurer of the STEAM National Honors Society, I am currently responsible for handling large amounts of resources of both monetary and intellectual value.

Cyrus Faisal

Treasurer

My name is Cyrus Faisal. I am an aspiring Air Force pilot and Aerospace Engineer. I believe that spreading access to STEAM learning and resources helps people that would otherwise never experience things related to STEAM to thrive and find their passion. I am excited to be a part of the National STEAM Honors Society Board.

Hruthika Vemula

Secretary

Hi, my name is Hruthika! My interest in STEAM propelled me to STEAM National Honors Society. I am committed to supporting and enhancing the society while concurrently advancing my own growth. STEAM NHS has helped broaden new and different pathways for me and I hope to expand on these to a global level. It is my aspiration to provide more people around the world the opportunity to find their passion in STEAM just as I had.

Kaitlyn Dickinson

Outreach Specialist

Hi my name is Katie Dickinson and I am proud to be a founding member of STEAM National Honors Society. I am extremely passionate about all that the STEAM community has to offer, and through collaborative projects and interactive events I hope to inspire a new generation of innovators.

Board Members

Austin Lund

Board Member

I am a passionate, goal-oriented student in high school who plays volleyball and loves STEAM. My teacher inspired me to create STEAM-NHS and I hope that our team will spread that feeling to a new generation of high school students. I look forward to helping all students achieve their dreams.

Anshika Kedia

Board Member

As a student in STEAM myself, I feel that the goals of STEAM NHS of providing accessible resources to students wanting to expand their experiences is crucial to the growth of upcoming scientists, engineers, and artists. I personally strive to bring equity and inclusivity in these fields as a founding member of STEAM NHS.

Isaac Mottern

Board Member

As a student fascinated with physics and natural phenomena, STEAM NHS embodies everything I am learning. With years of research and leadership, I hope to cultivate the same level of passion I have for STEAM within others. As Vice President and co-founder, I will provide the best experience for all members.

Arnav Singh

Board Member

As an advocate for scientific discovery, I found it logical to join and help grow STEAM NHS. The society’s dedication towards advocating for scientific discovery in highschool resonates with my own values on education. My internship with GCU in developing insulin sensors inspired me to provide students with similar opportunities through STEAM NHS.

Alena Appiah

Board Member

STEAM NHS is my way of giving back the mentorship and inspiration I have received while navigating my passion for medicine and research. As secretary, I strive to give students of all ages a space to confront the unknown while exemplifying empathy, displaying excellence, and exceeding their potential.

Garv Sharma

Board Member

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math are the perfect quintet for a well educated generation in the 21st century. That was the inspiration behind the creation of NHSTEAM and with the resources that are provided, I hope to inspire like minded individuals with similar passions to help achieve their true goals.

Sreeshanth Katta

Board Member

As someone with a strong passion in building a career in medicine and STEAM, I am highly motivated to work alongside my co-founders to develop a resourceful organization that can benefit innovative and hardworking high schoolers by providing opportunities that will help those individuals grow their careers in STEAM.

Samantha Kaplan

Board Member

Hi! My name is Samantha Kaplan, I’m incredibly passionate about science and aspire to pursue a career in medicine. I am hoping to help further the STEAM NHS organization as it possesses the potential to provide invaluable resources and connections to fellow students, hopefully setting them up for a more prosperous career in the future.

Maya Chowdhary

Board Member

Hi, I'm Maya Chowdhary! I am currently a high school student in McLean Virginia. I have a strong passion for sustainability and helping climate change, and hope to pursue a career in a related topic. I love to learn new things and am extremely curious. I hope to someday make a difference in the world!

Aarna Patel

Board Member

Hi, my name is Aarna! STEAMNHS is my way of showing how much I care about STEAM and helping others. The resources presented by NHSTEAM would have made all the difference when I myself pursued an individual science project that I wanted to take far, so I am truly honored that I am able to help other students reach their full potential.

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