Meet Our Team!
Dhruv Kasarabada (Founder)
Dhruv is a rising senior at Redmond High School. He loves participating in competitive math and coding contests. He has a Distinction in AMC 10 and AMC 12, is a two-time AIME Qualifier, a two-time PVSA Gold winner, and has achieved the Silver Division at the USA Computing Olympiad. He also enjoys dance and has performed in various dance shows in and around Seattle. Over the years, Dhruv has seen the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of engaging in both the STEM and Art fields. He founded the ST-art-EM Young organization to create a platform where students can share their skills and talents with other kids in their community, in the hope that they could see the same benefits.
Tutors
Meenakshi Iyer
Aarthi Ramasamy
Aarthi Ramasamy
Meenakshi Iyer is a sophomore at Redmond High School. She has been learning art since she was 5 years old, and has developed a passion in other art forms as well. Additionally, she has been learning Jazz, Western Classical, Carnatic and Hindustani vocal. In her free time, she teaches kids traditional Indian art and songs. Over the past 3
Meenakshi Iyer is a sophomore at Redmond High School. She has been learning art since she was 5 years old, and has developed a passion in other art forms as well. Additionally, she has been learning Jazz, Western Classical, Carnatic and Hindustani vocal. In her free time, she teaches kids traditional Indian art and songs. Over the past 3 years, she has conducted numerous art and singing summer camps for kids in various styles!
Aarthi Ramasamy
Aarthi Ramasamy
Aarthi Ramasamy
Aarthi Ramasamy, a sophomore at Redmond High School, is passionate about community service and received the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award in 2023. Her artistic journey began early and has grown to include various forms, including acrylic art, drama, and more. Aarthi loves working with children, helping them achieve their goals
Aarthi Ramasamy, a sophomore at Redmond High School, is passionate about community service and received the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award in 2023. Her artistic journey began early and has grown to include various forms, including acrylic art, drama, and more. Aarthi loves working with children, helping them achieve their goals through creative expression, and is looking forward to another opportunity to do the same!
Ishika Vemula
Aarthi Ramasamy
Ishika Vemula
Problem-solver by day, dancer by night, Ishika is an 8th grader at BASIS Independent School. She's a math enthusiast who loves tackling problems. She was placed 11th nationally in the Math Kangaroo competition this year! For a couple of years now, she has participated in the Math is Cool Masters, WA chapter with her team, and has consiste
Problem-solver by day, dancer by night, Ishika is an 8th grader at BASIS Independent School. She's a math enthusiast who loves tackling problems. She was placed 11th nationally in the Math Kangaroo competition this year! For a couple of years now, she has participated in the Math is Cool Masters, WA chapter with her team, and has consistently ranked in the top 3. Outside of school, dance is her passion! She has been dancing since the age of 5, and now she even creates her own choreography. Always learning, always passionate, Ishika enjoys helping her friends grasp concepts and solve problems together.
Avi Gella
Sharvani Mishra
Shaan Gada
Avi Gella is an 8th grader with a profound passion for speech, history, fashion, and especially dance. Dance is a particular love of Avi's, creating a deep connection to music. As ASB President, Avi demonstrates leadership and dedication to her school community. She is also a devoted participant in speech and debate, driven by a strong de
Avi Gella is an 8th grader with a profound passion for speech, history, fashion, and especially dance. Dance is a particular love of Avi's, creating a deep connection to music. As ASB President, Avi demonstrates leadership and dedication to her school community. She is also a devoted participant in speech and debate, driven by a strong desire to speak and make a difference in the world. She has won Ms. Intellectual at the 2023-2024 India Washington Pageant among 40 contestants aged 13 to 40+, making her the youngest person to win it at 13.
Shaan Gada
Sharvani Mishra
Shaan Gada
Shaan is a rising senior at Tesla STEM High School. He loves to dance, bike, run, and take photos. He has been a photographer for over 5 years and can be found @smg.creative.captures on Instagram!
Sharvani Mishra
Sharvani Mishra
Sharvani Mishra
Sharvani Mishra is a rising 9th grade at The Overlake School. She is passionate about her community, tutoring others, and participating in new experiences. She develops her interests by participating in clubs such as Science Olympiad and engaging with her community. As a tutor and community volunteer, she thrives on guiding younger studen
Sharvani Mishra is a rising 9th grade at The Overlake School. She is passionate about her community, tutoring others, and participating in new experiences. She develops her interests by participating in clubs such as Science Olympiad and engaging with her community. As a tutor and community volunteer, she thrives on guiding younger students through complex concepts, helping them build confidence and academic success
Rhea Gupta
Rhea is an 8th grade student at BASIS Independent, Bellevue. She loves the biological field and has participated in many science competitions in the past year. Recently she received the first place prize for the MCR Washington State Biology Contest. She was also second place in the North South Foundation Science Bee. She has been playing
Rhea is an 8th grade student at BASIS Independent, Bellevue. She loves the biological field and has participated in many science competitions in the past year. Recently she received the first place prize for the MCR Washington State Biology Contest. She was also second place in the North South Foundation Science Bee. She has been playing the piano since the age of four. She's a Royal Conservatory of Music Level 8 pianist and she also plays competitively now. She's been doing art for 9 years, plays badminton and sings in a choir as well.