Meet the Team

Meet Our Leadership!

Leilah Yik

Lead Executive Director

Hi! I'm a sophomore from Stuyvesant High School. Since young, I've been fascinated with the medical field and life sciences and have recently discovered my passion for CS. In leading this organization, I'm ready to help others discover and involve themselves in in the field of STEM. Out of school, I play bowling and am learning the bass guitar.

Carrie Ko

Executive Director

Hi! I am a sophomore at Stuyvesant High School in NYC. My journey and experience in STEM fields when I was young fostered a lot of passion for the subject. I joined YPStem to share this passion with others and help them experience new things.

Donna Kim

Co-Director of Operations

Hi, my name is Donna and I am a student in South Korea. My interests lie in various STEM fields such as CS and finance, as well as entrepreneurship and business management. In my free time, I like to write, play soccer, and meet new people!

Actively Recruiting!

Co-Director of Operations

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Madison Payne

Co-Director of Marketing

I am a Sophomore at Notre Dame High School. I am passionate about my future and the future of other students; I champion my mission to change the world by making a difference through my support of educating the youth in STEM. I can be counted on to help and listen to other students and provide my insights on the mission for a meaningful future. 

Rashi Patel

Co-Director of Marketing

Hi! I’m a high school student from Georgia. I am passionate and aim to pursue a specialty in medicine in the future. Having an interest in topics like psychology, neuroscience, and neurology motivates me to explore and educate students about STEM-related topics! I am excited to be a part of the YPStem team and to be able to collaborate and develop this organization!

Anshika Konatham

Co-Director of Finance & Fundraising

Hey! I'm a current sophomore in Maryland interested in CS and business. My interests outside of school include tennis, writing, coding, volunteering, and crocheting. I'm a part of multiple community service clubs such as Amnesty International and UNICEF. I really enjoy spending my spare time doing community service! I've always naturally loved all things STEM and am excited to work together with my team to continue helping educate students!

Actively Recruiting!

Co-Director of Finance & Fundraising

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Aoun Ali

Co-Director of HR

I am a 17-year-old high school student from Karachi, Pakistan. I love exploring new TV shows, going cycling on the beach, and traveling. My interests revolve around scientific research, environmental action, and legal reforms. I've conducted extensive fieldwork in STEM and am very keen on expanding YPSTEM to Asia!


Actively Recruiting!

Co-Director of HR

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Hamdi Osman

Co-Director of Outreach

Hey! I’m Hamdi Osman currently a senior at Blaine High School in Blaine, Minnesota! My hobbies are playing tennis, volleyball and going on runs. My passion is physics and I hope to be a great physicist one day!

Aarushi Sharma

Co-Director of Outreach

Hi! My name is Aarushi Sharma and I am a Junior at Woodbridge Academy Magnet School. In my free time I love to read, paint, and go to the beach! From an early age, I found myself drawn to the beauty of mathematics, the wonders of the natural world, and the endless possibilities offered by technology. The intrinsic curiosity and problem-solving nature of STEM have resonated deeply with me, and I am driven by the desire to explore, understand, and contribute to these fields!

For references for team members not listed here, please email contact@ypstem.org to be connected to the appropriate director*