Leaderships
Introducing STEMpathy Society Leadership Team, our enthusiastic and highly qualified staff are committed to teaching your children the intricacies of science, technology, engineering, and math. Our team has a wealth of experience in the educational field and are passionate about igniting a love for STEM in every child.
Vanessa Zhou
President (co-founder)
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Westlake High School, CA, 2026
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Officer of the WHS Math Club, Chess Club, Engineering Club, Science Olympiad Club, etc.
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Co-Founder of the Future King Chess Club
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Amy Chess Club Vice President
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US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director
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LWPF Vice President and Chair of the Passion Committee
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Chess instructor since 2021
Jerry Chang
VP of Operations (co-founder)
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Oak Park High School, CA, 2028
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Founder & President of Sapling Sparks, Autism Advocacy Club at OPHS
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Founder & President of Greenengineers Club at OPHS
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Co-Founder of The Future King Chess Club
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Amy Chess Club Vice President
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US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director
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Managing Editor, ChessConnection.org
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Senior chess instructor, teaching students of all levels since 2020
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Nathan Jiang
Webmaster (co-founder)
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Oak Park High School, CA, 2028
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Medea Creek Middle Math Count Team Member
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Medea Creek Middle School Science Olympiad Team Member
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Volunteer in YDRC to teach math to 3rd - 4th graders
Grady Wang
VP of Communication (co-founder)
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Westlake High School, CA, 2028
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AMC8 Honor Roll 2021
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AMC8 Distinguished Honor Roll 2022
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AMC10 AIME Qualifier 2024
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Member of UCLA Math Circle
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Volunteer in YDRC to teach chess since 2021
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ALL-State California Honor Band and Ventura Honor Band - Clarinetistas 2023-2025
Avery Yu
VP of Education/Treasurer (co-founder)
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Oak Park High School, CA, 2027
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Co-founder of the Future King Chess Club
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Women's international Master
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US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director
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Champion of 2024 US Women's Open and 2024 North American Girls Junior Chess Championships