Meet The Team!

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Kavita Yadav

Hello, I am Kavita! I am a dedicated high school student driven by a passion for technology, business, and community. This organization is an outlet for me to not only help the underprivileged but also promote equity & diversity. When I’m not working or studying, you’ll find me swimming laps, getting lost in a book, exploring new places, dancing to my favorite songs, or hiking scenic trails! I am excited to keep learning and collaborating to grow our impact!

Co-Founder & Operations Director

Ashley Dequito

Hi! My name is Ashley & I’m a junior in high school. I’m interested in majoring in either computer science or engineering for college, but for now in high school, I would love to help kids in my community as well as international & underprivileged areas learn more about STEM & expand their knowledge! Through TechBridge, our goal is to make STEM knowledge more accessible to everyone.

Director of Education

Erin Enriquez

I’m the Director of Education here at TechBridge, handling the construction of the curriculum. I love crocheting, making art, and logging movies on Letterboxd! As a Girls Who Code and Kode With Klossy alumni, I’m eager to make youth’s introduction to computer programming just as delightful and captivating as my own.

Activity Manager & Camp Lead

Rosemary Ly

Hello everyone! My name is Rosemary and I am a high school student and member of TechBridge! I like to explore different hobbies every now and then, and very passionate when it comes to traveling/aviation and wanting to make an impact. In my free time, I like to bake, read, watch shows, and find many opportunities! I also believe that STEM is one of the main reasons why technology has advanced and how it has brought many people together!

STEM Activity Manager

Melanie Barreto

Hi, my name is Melanie, I'm a 15 year old junior in highschool and I plan on going into the medical field! My hobbies are reading, gaming, and creative writing, although I spend most of my time volunteering. STEM has always been important to me, especially the science aspects of it, and I'm excited to share my passions with others. I hope to be able to make STEM feel fun for people of all ages.

Coding Instructor

Marina Barsoum

Hi, my name is Marina and I’m a rising senior in high school. I have always had a passion for coding as I have been in different robotics teams and clubs since I was 9 and I want to provide similar opportunities to spark other kids love for it! Other than coding my hobbies would include ventriloquism, acrobatics, and reading.

Coding Instructor

Edward Zheng

Hello, my name is Edward Zheng, I'm a soon to be senior majoring in Computer science. I like helping out my community and teaching kids coding combines two of my passions. I've done plenty of coding with various languages such as C++, java and python as well as kotlin throughout my years in highschool which I thought were a good fit in this program as I'm teaching coding. As for hobbies I have a wide variety, some of which are that I love learning about history, mythos, calisthenics, reading and cooking.

Lead Photographer

Maylene Ruiz

Hi, I’m Maylene! I’m a junior and currently majoring in photography. I’m a great problem solver and love to challenge myself. Some of my hobbies include painting, swimming, and playing video games.

International Tutor Lead

Gabriella Garcia

Hi, my name is Gabby! I'm a junior in high school, and I hope to pursue a career in healthcare in the future. In my free time, you'll usually find me playing volleyball, swimming, or just hanging out with my friends. I'm super excited to be a part of Techbridge because I'm passionate about helping others and making a positive impact!

Activity Manager & Camp Lead

Sofie Abu

Hello, I am Sofie! I am really excited to be a part of TechBridge and make an impact on underserved youth. Some fun facts about me: my favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip, and favorite subject is math. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, drawing, and making keychains. One of my all-time favorite movies is Big Hero 6!

International Coding Instructor Lead

Malachi Glorie

Hello, my name is Malachi Glorie, and I'm an incoming freshman at Rutgers University majoring in Computer Science. I'm deeply passionate about coding and love sharing that enthusiasm by teaching others! Currently, I'm an intern with the AP Computer Science Club at County Prep High School. Through my work with TechBridge, I'm excited to help empower students who may not have the same opportunities by teaching them the language of code and inspiring the next generation of tech innovators.

Outreach Director

Yuraav Padia

Hi! My name is Yuraav Padia, and I am the Director of Outreach. In my role, I ensure TechBridge can reach communities that need us the most. I also focus on expanding our impact globally as we transition to international tutoring. In my free time, I enjoy learning/practicing debate and working with various other non-profits. Thanks for taking the time to learn more about TechBridge!

Meet The Team!

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