Student Biographies
Amely Chaj
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Bernard Fongang, PhD Stevens High School Amely is the valedictorian of her class and serves as a member of the executive counseling committee, the Student Advisory Council (SAC), Student Council, Rays Program (Research Awareness Young Scholars) and the Academic decathlon team. She volunteers at her church, as well as at the San Antonio Food […]
Jordan Svatek
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Robert Svatek, MD Brandeis High School Jordan is a member of the Junior National Honor Society and is on the Varsity swim team. She also is a part of the water polo team, the track team and the cross-country team. She participates in club swim leagues. She considers herself a student athlete and is […]
Victoria Rangel
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Adrienne Lindsey, MA, DBH John Jay Science and Engineering Academy Victoria is her class Vice President and is a member of the Academic Research Team, School Advisory Board, Student Council and the Drama Club. She is also member of her school’s basketball and soccer teams.
Jessica Malakhova
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Kyumin Whang, PhD Health Careers High School Jessica is JV tennis team member and is a masterful piano player, having competed in the Charleston International Piano Competition. Jessica has participated in the orchestral UIL competition and recently won a gold medal for her outstanding performance on the piano. She is also a member of […]
Luke Cyrus
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Senlin Li, MD BASIS-Shavano Luke is a member of his school’s debate team and has competed at the national level, as well as in the local Science Bowl. He is also a member of the national Junior Honor Society. Luke serves as an advocate and writer for FARE (food allergy research and education) program. […]
Martha Chavez-Lua
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Egle Prewit, MD, PhD Young Women’s Leadership Academy Martha is a part of multiple honor societies including the National Honor Society, the National Hispanic Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. She has attended the German and American Sister Cities Youth Forum as a student advocate. Martha is also a competitive swimmer and practices martial […]
Luis Miranda
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Senlin Li, MD International School of the Americas Luis speaks fluent English and Spanish and is currently learning Mandarin Chinese. He is a member of the Science National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, and the International Thespian Society. He is the Vice President of his school’s Chinese Culture Club and is a […]
Jesus Lopez
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Derek Rodriguez CAST Med High School Jesus is the Vice President of his class and is a member of the community service club and the garden club. Additionally, Jesus is a school ambassador, assisting perspective CAST Med students to learn about the school.
Gabriella Gonzalez
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Tae Joon Moon, PhD Wagner High School Gabriella is enrolled in the STEM program at her high school. She plays the oboe and synth in Marching Band/Wind Ensemble and has made it to All-Region and Area Band. She is a part of her school’s State Champions Colorguard team and is a volunteer at her […]
Rashmi Basu
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Suryavathi Viswanadhapalli, PhD Keystone School Rashmi is an avid participant in the annual Alamo Regional Science Fair and the Junior Academy of Science. She also participates in her school’s debate and medical clubs. Rashmi has a passion for community service and is part of the Mayor’s SA Smart competition. Additionally, she volunteers at various […]