The Team
Young people are passionate. Young people are intelligent. Young people are capable of things that the last generation would not have even dreamed about. However, we cannot unlock the full intellectual potential of our future leaders without providing them with opportunities to interact with and research STEM. Our team's mission is to provide tomorrow's leading innovators and researchers with a platform to gain exposure to STEM research and careers and the inspiration to start their own STEM journey.
Meet our amazing leadership team, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of STEM :)
Board members
Anju
Hi! My name is Anju, and I am a rising Senior at Guilderland High School. I help with communication outreach, organizing events, and planning meetings. My passion for STEM has greatly increased through my work at Saturday Scholars, and I look forward to continuing to create more STEM- based opportunities this year and expand our audience. In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, and playing tennis.
Shreya
Hello I'm Shreya. I'm a rising senior at Guilderland High School. As a board member I hope to help expand our program, reach a larger audience, and plan future events. I'm interested in computer science. As someone who would like to major in a STEM career, I hope to help others find their own passions through STEM.
Gabby
Hi there, my name is Gabby Macasaddug. I am an upcoming senior at Guilderland High School and I was a previous subcommittee member. I'm so excited to be a part of Saturday Scholars this school year! My interests is Civil Engineering and Architecture and I like to read, paint, and watch movies as my past time.
Vien
Hello! My name is Vien, and I am a rising senior at Colonie Central High School. As a board member, I help to plan events, help manage our social media, and help with outreach efforts. My STEM interests lie in areas such as biochemistry and dental medicine, and I am excited to bring more STEM opportunities to our community!
Tian
Hello, My name is Tian Xiang Chen. I'm in the Class of 2025 at Colonie Central High School. I'm a new board member for Saturday Scholars. I'm interested in engineering, especially mechanical engineering. My hobbies are badminton, gaming, and working out. Lastly I'm a team member of The Dynamos a FRC team.
Tavish
Hi! My name is Tavish and I am a rising sophomore at Shaker High School. I particularly enjoy the field of medicine, and some other hobbies of mine include playing tennis and the piano. As a board member, I look forward to fostering greater interest in STEM fields as well as sharing my passion for STEM with others.
Hasini (Lucky)
Hello! My name is Hasini Anireddy, and I am a rising senior at Guilderland High School. As a board member, I organize various events, including our Mentorship Program and community science events. I have a deep passion for STEM, and I look forward to helping my community engage more deeply with science and technology.
Sonia
Hi my name is Sonia and I'm a junior at Guilderland High School! I love to play cello, swim, and read. STEM is super interesting and I hope to help educate others about it! My interests lie in cardiology and chemistry. I look forward to help create cool events for everyone!
Keemayaa
Hi! I'm Keemayaa and I'm a rising sophomore at Emma Willard School. I like to dance, play piano, paint, and sing. I look forward to joining the Saturday Scholars community to share the love of STEM with many others!