MATTHEW NGUYEN
Volunteer
Junior
Troy High School
Chlo
I loved math and science, and I loves sharing my passion with kids of all ages.
TANISHA JOSHI
Curriculum Manager
STEM Instructor
Junior
Troy High School
KANIN LIANG
Senior STEM Instructor
Fundraising Manager
Sophomore
Troy High School
ALEXIS RAYA
Fundraising Assistant
Sophomore
Troy High School
AN AWARD-WINNING ORGANIZATION
helping kids stem up to greater heights in the STEM fields
I like serving and helping others. I like teaching/tutoring people (school, drawing, etc)
HOWARD CHEN
Diamond Bar HS Chapter President
Senior
Diamond Bar HS
JUSTIN KIM
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
ASHLEY LIN
Curriculum Assistant
Sophomore
Troy High School
I tend to somehow start full on conversations with someone I don’t even know because it’s just how I am.
Kids are fun! :)
JUSTIN TAN
West Covina Chapter President
Troy High School
DILLON MA
STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
Every kid is different in their own special way and I love that! :)
USA Biology Olympiad Semifinalist
UTNBC International Biology Scholar
Piano CM Level 10 with Branch Honors
Johns Hopkins Center of Talented Youth Study of Exceptional Talent Qualifier
World Relief Chamber Music Violinist
;)
I hope to inspire many kids in STEM fields in the same way that many others have inspired me. :D
I enjoy recreational athletic activities and I like working with kids :)
I like to work with kids so that I can allow them to discover what they like about STEM. Lets have fun!
REGINA WANG
Secretary
Senior STEM Instructor
Senior
Troy High School
VIVIAN THAN
Activities Manager
Lead STEM Instructor
Senior
Troy High School
I like science and teaching younger kids.
STEM-ing my way to the future. ; D
CHRISTINA AHN
Assistant STEM Instructor
NEELAM MISTRY
STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Valencia High School
STEM is fun:)
KHAI TRAN
Assistant STEM Instructor
Senior
Garden Grove High School
I like working with kids and reading.
JULIA TRAN
Member
Freshman
Troy High School
I lava helping with the community and working with people :DD
ANDUS VAN HAO
Member
Sophomore
Troy High School
President's Award for Educational Excellence
Math Department Award
Battle of the Books 3rd place
Science Olympiad Invitationals Medalist
Watching kids grow and learn from STEM is incredible! I loving working with and teaching kids and I hope others will join and benefit too!
SAMANTHA LONG
Vice President
Senior STEM Instructor
Senior
Troy High School
Just like the quote "Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see," we are here to unlock the children's imaginable minds and to spark the start of the technological future!
We serve pre-schoolers to middle schoolers.
CLAIRE KUNG
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
STEVIE RODRIGUEZ
Marketing, Design Manager
Senior
Troy High School
DANIEL WANG
Member
I like working with kids and animals.
NATHAN LEE
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
I enjoy working with kids and would like to instill a joy of sciences!
LAM PHAN
Fundraising Assistant
Sophomore
Troy High School
HENRY LUO
STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
I'm in love with food.
ETHAN CHEN
Diamond Bar HS Chapter Vice President
Junior
Diamond Bar HS
I love working with children & helping to enrich their futures! I hope to make a lasting impact on the world, whether it be big or small :)
SUPAVIT PITAKNARONGPHORN
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
I enjoy watching young children learn and improve! :)
ALS Association President
Tutor for Special Need children
Troy Rotary Top 100 student
Enjoy Biology subject
Enjoy making videos on Facebook
JULLY XU
Member
Principal oboe for Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (2014-2016) and Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (2017)
AIME qualifier in 2016 and 2015
Winner of Washington State Math Competition in 2015 and 2014
Qualifier for MathCounts National Competition in 2016
USTA ranked top 10 tennis players U12 in 2014 in the Pacific Northwest.
3rd place of Seattle Youth Symphony's Concierto Competition in 2015.
Ranked 1st in the nation under CyberPatriot's Gold Division.
Certificate of Merit Level 10 with oboe.
Varsity Tennis at Troy High School.
ANDREW WU
STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
SIERRA PARK
Advisor
Alumna
LYNETTE CHAN
Assistant STEM Instructor
MIRANDA NICUSANTI
Assistant STEM Instructor
Curriculum/Fundraising Assistant
I like working with kids because they are the most engaging and creative.
ALLISON LU
Maya Chapter President
Sophomore
Valencia High School
EILEEN ZHAO
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
The crazier the kids the better! :)
Sebastien Valladolid
Assistant STEM Instructor
10th Grade
Troy High School
I love watching kids learn and be creative! <3
ZINAL PATEL
Assistant STEM Instructor
Curriculum/Fundraising Assistant
Junior
Troy High School
TU AN NGUYEN
Volunteer
Junior
Troy High School
CHRIS KIM
Member
Sophomore
Troy High School
SARAH CHANG
Volunteer
Senior
Sonora High School
BOYUE (MARY) DONG
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy HS
I love working and inspiring young minds to make a difference in the world.
RACHEL XIN
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
Yay STEM!!!
AMANDA RODRIGUEZ
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
:D
RACHEL PAREDES
Video Producer
Assistant STEM Instructor
Troy High School
NICOLE WONG
Member
Sophomore
Troy High School
RUTVI RAY
STEM Instructor
Junior
Troy High School
I enjoy helping others
I enjoy working with kids and seeing the smiles on their faces. I also love sharing my knowledge, experience and insights with others around me -- hopefully, I too can help make a positive difference in the world :) Spread the love <3
MALCOLM HOANG
Assistant STEM Instructor
I have 10 younger cousins (2 older ones) that I grew up with so I'm used to taking care of little children.
Working with the kids is fun and I have had an amazing experience so far. I can't wait to make more memories and to help the children learn something new! :)
NITIN SREEKUMAR
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
I like working with kids because they are really cute
I enjoy working with youth to promote creativity and individuality.
MICHELLE SOLIS
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
ETHAN LORD
La Habra HS Chapter President
Junior
La Habra HS
Have fun! :)
STEMup4Youth is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation to pursue the elements of STEM by bringing children fun, hands-on STEM activities through interactive programs, events, and performances. Founder Sharleen Loh has been designing STEM activities for children since 2013. Today, STEMup4Youth hosts weekly STEM programs and serves over 10,000 children throughout Southern California—at Boys and Girls Clubs, public libraries, presentations, expos, bookmobiles, showcases, elementary schools, children's festivals, county fairs, and summer reading programs. Our divisions teach LEGO robot programming and introductory/intermediate coding classes for different age groups. Currently, we have 15 chapters to help further spread our love of STEM!
DOMINIC PAK
Assistant STEM Instructor
Fundraising Assistant
Freshman
Troy High School
JASON TSAI
Web Design Assistant
Senior
Troy High School
SUSHOVAN PAIN
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
RACHEL SEOL
Volunteer
Senior
Troy High School
KEVIN KISSINGER
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Mater Dei High School
Ready to 'STEM' out to reach every creative mind! <3333
I love watching kids become aware of the amazing world they live in!!
ANN GUILBERT
Assistant STEM Instructor
Junior
Troy High School
I love meeting new people and working together Ü
YEEUN KIM
Member
Freshman
Troy High School
I love working in the STEM field!
SUSANNA CAO
Assistant STEM Instructor
7th Grade
Laguna Road Jr. High
RAYMOND MO
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
I like working with kids.
DANIEL CHONG
Member
Sophomore
Troy High School
CSUF Astrophysics Intern
THS Astronomy Club Vice President
THS Gay-Straight Alliance Vice President
Hansol Education Volunteer
Troy Central Science Tutor
THS Ladies First member
National Society of High School Scholars
National Junior Honors Society
Girl Scout Bronze Award
I love working with kids and giving them the opportunity to learn new things!
MABEL SHEHADA
Advisor
Alumna
I like the hands-on experience of STEM
SHARON WANG
Assistant STEM Instructor
I enjoy working with kids because they often ask questions that make me reflect on the things I do.
I like working with kids who are ambitious and eager to learn. As for the kids who are forced here because of parents, I can relate but I’m determined to make this the best for them in hopes of changing their mind. :)
AMY WENG
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
I love seeing connections and bonds the kids develop with STEM and us.
2010 CAPMT Piano Concerto Competition State Champion
2010 CAPMT Piano Bartok Competition Bronze Medal
2014 Bach Competition State Finalist, Bronze Award
2014 MTAC Piano Solo Competition Orange County West Division Champion
Middle School: Kraemer Middle School Concertmaster (Violinist) 2015-2016 :D
Middle School: Member of the Kraemer Middle School State Runner Up Science Olympiad Team, Got around 17 medals total, competed in Invasive Species, Reach for the Stars, and Fossils
I really do actually like working with kids
National Junior Honor Society Member
Parks Junior High School Honor Roll
Thirteen Five Volunteer
2016 1st Place Cheerleading Jamz Competition
2016 1st Place Cheerleading Stunt Award
Loves to travel
Very artistic
Favorite sport: Dance/ Cheer
I love working with kids and I hope to inspire others to be more involved with their community.
Yay STEM kids!!
PATRICK RIM
STEM Instructor
Curriculum Assistant
Sophomore
Troy High School
Every kid is different in their own special way and I love that!
ALEXIS RYAARSDAM
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
I love to help kids finding what they love and enjoy.
MOLLY COHN
Laguna Beach Chapter President
Junior
Laguna Beach HS
Science Olympiad States Championship Medalists
KMS Science Olympiad Team Member (2nd at states overall)
Science Olympiad Team "Most Spirited Award" 2015
Former Senior Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop 723
Life Scout Rank
Troy Cross Country Team Member
Orange County Community Youth Orchestra member
"STEM is a really cool way to look at everything around us, and sharing that outlook to kids is a great thing!"
CHERYL YANG
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
Stem-Up for Youth allows me the opportunities to learn about the different fields in STEM while being able to inspire and encourage kids to pursue the STEM pathway.
NINA TAKASHIMA
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
YI-AN HSIEH
STEAMPORT Chapter President
Junior
Orange County School of Arts
I hope to promote STEM subjects to kids.
KRISTI LEE
Member
Sophomore
Troy High School
BETHANY ARABE
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
JEFFREY ZHOU
Volunteer
Senior
Troy High School
MEGAN LOH
Coding Division Founder
Chief Technological Officer
Center Director
Sophomore
Troy High School
BENJAMIN WANG
HR Recruitment Manager
Curriculum Assistant
Sophomore
Troy High School
I enjoy helping kids have fun whether it's at church, in other countries on missions trips, or at the soccer field. :)
DARBY CLEMENT
Assistant STEM Instructor
Junior
Troy High School
Having four younger siblings, I’ve always loved children and am excited to work with them whenever I get the opportunity to.
YING WANG
Eastern Los Angeles Chapter President
Junior
Valencia High School
Like the great Kevin Miura who made it his mission to spread the love of music far and wide, so will I spread the love for science to the boundaries of this universe.
I have a little bit of experience helping out with middle school kids, as I was the teacher aide for a year.
Hello! :)
Medicine and Math Club President
National Honor Society Member
California Scholarship Federation Member
Orange County Courthouse Illustration Competition, 2nd place
Award of Excellence for Most Talented in the Visual Arts Conservatory at Orange County School of the Arts
Ribbons of the Orange Unified School District Math Pentathlon (LOGIC/First Place, MENTAL MATH/First Place, ESTIMATION/First Place, PROBLEM SOLVING/ second place, CONSTRUCTION/Second Place)
Certificate of Recognition of Exemplary Performance in the Orange Unified School District Math Pentathlon
President’s Award for Education Excellence/Outstanding Academic Excellence Award of the President’s Education Awards Program
Regional Science Olympiad Competition, 4th place in Anatomy and Physiology, 5th place in Towers, 6th place in Hydrogeology
MABEL SHEHADA
Marketing & Fundraising Advisor
Alumna
I enjoy teaching and inspiring kids in STEM! :)
I enjoy working with kids and helping out! :)
STACY LONG
HR Management Director
Senior STEM Instructor
Junior
Troy High School
THS Oracle member
5 years Saxophone Player
10 years scouting
Life Scout (to be eagle)
Passionate in graphics design
It's really cool to see the enthusiasm the kids have for science! :)
ALINA CHOI
STEM Instructor Manager
Sophomore
Troy High School
I enjoy going on missions trips and serving kids in other countries
I love watching kids' faces light up when they do fun STEM activities. Let's go and show everyone that STEM is fun!
Fellowships of Christian Athletes Vice President
Cross country runner
Big Brother, Big Sister volunteer
Presidential Award
MAGEN PHAM
Assistant STEM Instructor
Junior
Valencia High School
KASHYAP SHAH
Member
Junior
Troy High School
SHARLEEN LOH
Founder & CEO
Chief STEM Instructor
Senior
Troy High School
AP Scholar
Science Bowl Member
Cal Poly EPIC Summer Camp Participant
JV Swim Team
2017 Freeway League Finals Medalist
Society for Science & the Public Member
Science Olympiad States Medalist
I like to create and solve almost anything! Once this is accomplished, I usually try to either help or introduce my new profound skill to my friends! For example, Rubik's Cubing!
I'm super excited to be teaming up with STEMup4youth and continuing to pursue my love for math and science with kids!
CHARLENE YUEN
Rowland Heights Chapter President
Sophomore
Rowland HS
I aspire to show kids that science is fun and inspire them to love learning.
I like helping kids learn STEM! :)
Good with young kids and technology
RF Leadership/ASB Student Award
RF Principle Honor Roll
Troy ROTC Orienteering Team
Giving Children Hope Volunteer
Relay for Life Volunteer
Likes to read
I'm that one person who thought the E in STEM meant English. Haha!
I enjoy teaching and inspiring kids in STEM! :)
SHREYA ARORA
Yorba Linda & Fullerton Chapter President
Senior
Troy HS
SENA TAKASHIMA
Marketing, Social Media Manager
STEM Instructor
Senior
Troy High School
ANDREW HSU
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
I’ve worked with kids for a long time at my mom’s preschool and it’s really fun!
ANDREW NGUYEN
STEM Instructor
Senior
Troy High School
Robotics creator and competitor
Piano Solo competition winner
YVC Piano Competition 1st place winner
Certificate of Merit Level 6
CSS & HTML5 coder
Writer's Guild member
Orange County Math Circle Thanksgiving Tournament
I hope to teach and help younger kids and the future generations with the understanding and benefits of STEM.
STEM Robotics Team
End of Year School Speaker
Four year volleyball player
Impressive Social Life
I enjoy bothering my dog, helping people, and having fun.
I love working with kids and getting to see their eyes light up when they figure that they have created something great.
I like working with kids!
IMANI MUSEMBI
Kenya Chapter President
Sophomore
Troy High School
I love working with everyone!!
Hello! :)
ANGELINA TRAN
Assistant STEM Instructor
Photographer
Troy High School
STEM is cool! :)
Computers are a strong point for me. I have previously worked with children teaching them the basics of programming with languages such as scratch.
AYUSH NABAR
Member
Junior
Troy High School
ARTHUR JIANG
Northwood HS Chapter President
Sophomore
Northwood HS
KATHERINE DINH
Chino Hills Chapter President
Senior
Troy High School
I like working with kids because I want to inspire future generations to pursue STEM related activities.
BRISA BERNAL
STEM Instructor
Senior
Troy High School
WILLOW HUANG
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
:D
HANA CHO
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
I love working with kids, dogs, is able to do anything that I am told to do
CINDY NGUYEN
Fundraising Assistant
Junior
Troy High School
IAN ONG
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
SAVANNAH ARABE
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
Troy Leo Club Co-president
Troy Principal's Honor Roll
Farm to Feed Plant Department Leader
Church Pianist
Piano Certificate Level 8
I like to help people learn and teach them how to do certain things.
My dream is to inspire kids to the STEM field :)
ERIC SON
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
KENNETH TANG
Assistant STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
SHIVUM JOSHI
STEM Instructor
8th Grader
Ladera Vista Junior High School
National Junior Honor Society Member
Parks Junior High School Honor Roll
Mathematics Tutor
Canning Hunger Volunteer
Athletic
Artistic
Plays Violin & Piano
I like to help the community by inspiring others through working with kids.
JENNIFER LONG
Fundraising Assistant
Freshman
Troy High School
Working with kids is fun, and being able to share our knowledge of STEM makes an even better experience.
Teaching kids is a thrilling experience, and I think everyone should get the chance to enjoy it. Spread the love! <3
STEM is cool
JIMMY LI
Member
Sophomore
Troy High School
ERIC PHAM
Assistant STEM Instructor
Junior
Troy High School
KHIRA MISTRY
STEM Instructor
Junior
Valencia High School
TYLER HUYNH
Curriculum Officer
Sophomore
Troy High School
I love the connection and bonds we develop with the children. It makes my day when they smile and really engage themselves in the activities. I'm so glad to be a part of this! :)
JULIANNE NGUYEN
Member
ADDISON CHAO
Assistant STEM Instructor
Sophomore
Troy High School
BRYAN SONG
HR Recruitment Manager
Sophomore
Troy High School
JASMINE YANG
STEM Instructor
Senior
Diamond Bar High School
ETHAN THAN
STEM Instructor
Freshman
Troy High School
In my free time, I enjoy reading nonfiction articles, watching biology and astronomy based documentaries, and swimming.
CHARITY CHENG
Member
Sophomore
Troy High School
PRISCILLA TAO
Valencia HS Chapter President
Photographer
Sophomore
Valencia High School
Working with kids for much of my life, I've learned how to teach kids. They are so fun to be with! :)
RUI WANG
HR Management Assistant
Sophomore
Troy High School
I love challenging myself and experiencing new activities!
CHLOE SCHAEFGEN
Santa Margarita Catholic HS Chapter President
JUNIOR
Santa Margarita Catholic HS
I enjoy teaching kids and make learning fun!
I love working in the STEM field!
DARREN CHEN
Walnut Chapter President
Troy High School
Working with kids and just about anyone is great, helping people learn new things is an amazing thing to do.
OA Korean Biliteracy Language Award
AGAPE Love Volunteer
Cerritos Aquatics medal recipient
Student of the month
STEM is cool! :)
I love seeing connections and bonds the kids develop with STEM and us.
I enjoy working with kids especially with the STEM experiments :)
ERIC BAIK
Marketing & Fundraising Advisor
Alumnus
President's Award for Educational Excellence
Math Department Award
Troy Oracle Staff
Battle of the Books 3rd place
Science Olympiad Invitationals Medalist
Watching kids grow and learn from STEM is incredible! I loving working with and teaching kids and I hope others will join and benefit too!