Leadership Team
President & Founder
Chief of Staff & Co-Founder
Chief of Staff & Co-Founder
My name is Anaka Davidsen. I am the Founder and President of STEMand. I’m a junior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville where I will serve on my school's Honor Council, Vestry Leadership team and I’m the Co-President for our school’s JaxTHRIVE chapter (our mission is to mentor young refugee children in Jacksonville). In terms of STEM,
My name is Anaka Davidsen. I am the Founder and President of STEMand. I’m a junior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville where I will serve on my school's Honor Council, Vestry Leadership team and I’m the Co-President for our school’s JaxTHRIVE chapter (our mission is to mentor young refugee children in Jacksonville). In terms of STEM, I loved Chemistry and I am looking forward to taking AP Bio and Physics. Beyond STEM, I’m a varsity cheerleader, I dance in my school’s dance ensemble, and I have a new found love for photography. I started this non-profit for a few reasons. First, finding ways to impact my community brings me joy. Second, I love school and I think it is because as a child I had very happy memories associated with learning and I wanted to find ways to create fond memories of getting introduced to STEM for others. Third, I don’t think kids who like STEM should be labeled as just “STEM-kids” because many kids love STEM and other things. I love STEM, dance, and photography and believe that everybody deserves the chance to get exposed to possible passions beyond STEM. This is why I decided to create my non-profit STEMand! To help children with education inequities to have fun STEM introductions and to get exposed to other possible passions. If you would like to get in contact with me please feel free to email me any time: anakastemand@gmail.com or give me a text/call at 614-397-7915.
Chief of Staff & Co-Founder
Chief of Staff & Co-Founder
Chief of Staff & Co-Founder
Hi, my name is Olivia Caserta and I am the Co-founder and Chief of Staff for STEMand. I am fascinated by everything in the science and math field. I love STEMand’s mission to create opportunities for underprivileged children to be exposed to STEM. I hope that we can convey the importance of STEM by demonstrating the key concepts in scien
Hi, my name is Olivia Caserta and I am the Co-founder and Chief of Staff for STEMand. I am fascinated by everything in the science and math field. I love STEMand’s mission to create opportunities for underprivileged children to be exposed to STEM. I hope that we can convey the importance of STEM by demonstrating the key concepts in science, technology, engineering and math through simpler yet captivating experiments that can leave a lasting impression. This upcoming year I will be a junior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville. I am a member of the Honor and Discipline council as well as an ambassador for our school. Outside of school I regularly volunteer for organizations such as JaxTHRIVE and Spread Cream Cheese Not. STEM has been one of my interests ever since I was young, for example I participated in a First Lego League robotics team, where I was the only girl. I love how STEMand demonstrates that having an interest in STEM based activities is not limiting, and can be enjoyed alongside other interests. Although I am very dedicated to academics, I love to spend my free time outdoors and staying active. At Episcopal I am a member of the varsity softball team and enjoy playing, practicing and spending time with my teammates. One of my favorite hobbies is photography because I get to capture the world in different ways. I am a part of STEMand so that I can make an impact on children in underserved communities by exposing them to all the possibilities of STEM. Please feel free to contact me: omcaserta@icloud.com
Fundraising VP
Social Media VP
Fundraising VP
Hi my name is Quinn Edwards. I am the fundraising VP for STEMand. I am a junior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, where I am a part of Art Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and served as National Junior Honor Society Vice President. I also serve on the Episcopal Eagle Ambassador Leadership Team. My favorite subjects are math a
Hi my name is Quinn Edwards. I am the fundraising VP for STEMand. I am a junior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, where I am a part of Art Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and served as National Junior Honor Society Vice President. I also serve on the Episcopal Eagle Ambassador Leadership Team. My favorite subjects are math and science, specifically biology. My extracurriculars include varsity volleyball, varsity beach volleyball, pottery, and club beach volleyball. I am also looking to play beach volleyball in college and eventually attend medical school. I joined STEMand because of their mission, the opportunity to help others, and because STEM is something I enjoy very much. I am responsible for setting up fundraising events such as pickleball tournaments, bake sales, ect, that get the community involved and raise money. If you ever need to get in touch about a fundraising event please contact me at quinnhedwards@icloud.com
Sponsors VP
Social Media VP
Fundraising VP
My name is Ashley Wright and I am the sponsors VP of STEMand. I’m a junior at Ponte Vedra High School. There I am on the national honors society and an officer of PVHS GEMS. In my free time I enjoy running, yoga, and surfing. I enjoy volunteering for foster closet and I have a job teaching a children’s yoga class. Some reasons why I am i
My name is Ashley Wright and I am the sponsors VP of STEMand. I’m a junior at Ponte Vedra High School. There I am on the national honors society and an officer of PVHS GEMS. In my free time I enjoy running, yoga, and surfing. I enjoy volunteering for foster closet and I have a job teaching a children’s yoga class. Some reasons why I am involved in STEMand are, in school I am very passionate about math and science. I’m looking forward to taking AP calculus and AP chemistry this year. I also love the idea that STEM kids do not just have to be limited to that title, they can also have a love for something outside of the classroom. Our mission of helping children with education inequities to enjoy stem and be exposed to other passions, is something that I think is very impactful and I am very excited to be apart of. If your company would like to set up a team building event with us please contact me , my email is: ashleykenna@icloud.com
Sponsors VP
Social Media VP
Social Media VP
Hi, my name is Alexandra Wright and I am the sponsors vice president for Stem and. I am a junior at Ponte Vedra High School where I am a part of national honor society , GEMS (girls empowered by STEM) , the PVHS dance team, and more. I have always had an interest in STEM and have always been curious and excited by material and information
Hi, my name is Alexandra Wright and I am the sponsors vice president for Stem and. I am a junior at Ponte Vedra High School where I am a part of national honor society , GEMS (girls empowered by STEM) , the PVHS dance team, and more. I have always had an interest in STEM and have always been curious and excited by material and information learned through studying STEM. I am excited to be taking classes such as AP chemistry and AP Calculus this year and look forward to new challenges and discoveries. I also look forward to continuing volunteering with GEMs, because I find so much joy in sharing the knowledge of STEM with young girls and giving them encouragement to learn and try new things. Apart from STEM I am passionate about dance and helping my community. I am in a pre- professional ballet program and I am also a part of my schools dance team. I enjoy using my passion and my privilege to teach other less fortunate kids dance , while also helping them grow in the field they are passionate about, which is why I love Stemand. It is not only inspiring, but truly motivating to give back and help kids that deserve the opportunity to learn grow their knowledge and love for STEM and other ideas that interest them. My role is to reach out to corporations and sponsors for help with funding and the expenses of STEM kits and materials in order to increase the impact of STEM on kids who are less fortunate. . If your company would like to set up a team building event with us please contact me , my email is: alexandramariew@icloud.com
Social Media VP
Social Media VP
Social Media VP
Kate Killoran. I'm responsible for our website and social media posts. If you have any questions and ever need to get in touch please contact me at killorankate@gmail.com
Identification VP
Identification VP
Identification VP
Hi, my name is Ivey Dionne. I am an Identification VP and a junior at Ponte Vedra High School. I am a hardworking and overachieving student who aspires to make a change. I am a part of the cross country and track team at my school. As well as, Co-President of the Generation WOW club at Ponte Vedra High School; our goal is to help inspire
Hi, my name is Ivey Dionne. I am an Identification VP and a junior at Ponte Vedra High School. I am a hardworking and overachieving student who aspires to make a change. I am a part of the cross country and track team at my school. As well as, Co-President of the Generation WOW club at Ponte Vedra High School; our goal is to help inspire and highlight empowering woman. My favorite subjects are math and science which is why I’m apart of this club so that all kids can be exposed to STEM to find their true passion. As Identification VP, I am in charge of reaching out to other nonprofit organizations to collaborate for events with STEM kits that we make. I am excited to further connect with more people to make this change. If you would like to further communicate on collaborations, please feel free to email me: iveysunshine5@gmail.com or give me a call/text: 9044390994
Identification VP
Identification VP
Identification VP
Hey, my name is Elina Tursonoff. I am the Identification VP of STEMand and I am a junior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville. My main interest in academics is science and math, especially chemistry. I am very excited to be taking AP Chemistry this upcoming year, and I am looking forward to the future opportunities I will have in STEM
Hey, my name is Elina Tursonoff. I am the Identification VP of STEMand and I am a junior at the Episcopal School of Jacksonville. My main interest in academics is science and math, especially chemistry. I am very excited to be taking AP Chemistry this upcoming year, and I am looking forward to the future opportunities I will have in STEM in order to eventually go to medical school. At Episcopal, I am a part of the Vestry team and the National Dance Honor Society. Outside of school, I dance at a ballet-based studio. I am so proud to be a part of STEMand, mainly for our purpose. STEM should be exposed to everyone, no matter the situation. It’s a fun and interesting subject that I can’t wait to share with many kids! My role at STEMand is to reach out to different non-profit organizations that we can work with to teach children with inadequate education circumstances about science with our kits! If you would like to get in contact with me, please email me at any time: etursonoff@gmail.com
Content VP
Identification VP
Content VP
My name is Tess Impey. I am a Content VP of STEMand and in the 2024-2025 school year I will be a junior at Ponte Vedra High School in Florida. I am very dedicated to my academics, but science and history have always been my favorite subjects. I definitely look forward to advancing my knowledge in these fields over the next two years at PV
My name is Tess Impey. I am a Content VP of STEMand and in the 2024-2025 school year I will be a junior at Ponte Vedra High School in Florida. I am very dedicated to my academics, but science and history have always been my favorite subjects. I definitely look forward to advancing my knowledge in these fields over the next two years at PVHS. I enjoy drawing, am a member of the National Art Honor Society, and plan to continue down the AP Drawing path. Our mission at STEMand is to give underprivileged kids opportunities to explore STEM concepts and other fields such as the arts, sports, music, and more. Getting the younger generation exposed to, involved in, and excited about learning is the key to a better future. My role at STEMand is to create experiment ideas/kits that incorporate STEM aspects and other interests, test the kits, and provide a list of materials that are easily accessible and affordable. I am so proud to be a part of the STEMand leadership team and its mission.
If you need to contact me please email me at: tessimpey08@gmail.com
Content VP
Identification VP
Content VP
Hi, my name is Charlie Gore. I am a Content VP of STEMand and a junior at Ponte Vedra High School. As well as a driven student, l am a part of the cross country team at my school and participate in club tennis. I also take part in the National Honor Society and Link Crew. Outside of school, I volunteer at organizations such as Habitat fo
Hi, my name is Charlie Gore. I am a Content VP of STEMand and a junior at Ponte Vedra High School. As well as a driven student, l am a part of the cross country team at my school and participate in club tennis. I also take part in the National Honor Society and Link Crew. Outside of school, I volunteer at organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and work a part-time job. I wanted to join STEMand be cause I believe that incorporating STEM aspects with creative components is essential for learning and development. At STEMand I work to create and get materials for experimental kits that combine STEM skills with artistic passion. These kits help bring learning to underprivileged kids in a fun, enriching way which is what the STEMand mission is about. If you need to get in touch with me please contact me at: charliegore1030@gmail.com