Meet Our Team

A diverse group of individuals passionate about AI and its potential to transform education and technology.

Punya Mishra
Punya Mishra

Advisor

About Punya Mishra

Punya Mishra is Director of Innovative Learning Futures at Arizona State University’s Learning Engineering Institute and Professor in the Mary Lou Fulton College. Internationally recognized for his work in educational technology, creativity, and design-based learning innovation, he has published over 200 articles and received the AECT Jonassen Award. An AERA Fellow, he co-hosts the award-winning Silver Lining for Learning webinar and Learning Futures podcast.

Shiven Shekar
Shiven Shekar

President

About Shiven Shekar

Incoming Apple Software Engineer and senior studying Computer Science with a Software Engineering concentration at Arizona State University. My interests lie in AppliedML and Distributed Systems.

John Li
John Li

Technology

About John Li

John Li is a Full Stack Developer, Honors Student at Arizona State University, Technical Officer of the Claude Builder Club, and incoming Tesla Software Engineer. With a passion for building robust applications and leading technical initiatives, John combines hands-on development expertise with community leadership. As a technical officer, he spearheads innovative projects and fosters a collaborative environment for club members to explore the latest in AI and software development.

Sathwin Reddy
Sathwin Reddy

Head of Operations

About Sathwin Reddy

No additional information provided.

Anjali Kok
Anjali Kok

Vice President

About Anjali Kok

No additional information provided.

Yuvam Bhargav
Yuvam Bhargav

Technology

About Yuvam Bhargav

No additional information provided.

Erick Li
Erick Li

Business + Finance

About Erick Li

Erick Li is a sophomore majoring in finance with a minor in data science at Arizona State University. He is a polyglot and entrepreneur at the same time. He has experience with front end development, and his expertise lies in business and outreach.

Farnaz
Farnaz

Ambassador

About Farnaz

Farnaz is a PhD candidate in Educational Policy and Evaluation at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on multilingual STEM education and generative AI to support teachers in diverse classrooms. Her work has earned multiple awards and publications. Through Principled Innovation®, she recently developed an AI tool for educators launching in mid-October.

Tino Heather
Tino Heather

Ambassador

About Tino Heather

Tino brings a global perspective to technology and policy, having studied across four continents. She holds a BA in Psychology and Management from Monash University and is pursuing a Master in Global Management at ASU’s Thunderbird School, where she serves as a Claude AI Ambassador. She specializes in technology, people, and policy, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

Hieu Than
Hieu Than

Community

About Hieu Than

No additional information provided.

Ben Juntilla
Ben Juntilla

Technology

About Ben Juntilla

No additional information provided.

Anirudh Manjesh
Anirudh Manjesh

Industry

About Anirudh Manjesh

Computer Science senior at ASU’s Barrett Honors College, experienced in full-stack development, AI/ML, and accessibility technology research. Passionate about building agentic AI systems, collaborating on open source projects, and optimizing technology for real-world impact. Active in hackathons and technical conferences, with a proven track record in deploying machine learning solutions and leading research initiatives. Always exploring new ways to advance software, mentor peers, and make technology more inclusive.

Anmol Hurkat
Anmol Hurkat

Technology

About Anmol Hurkat

Computer Science junior passionate about full-stack and systems programming, particularly interested in backend development and building AI products and tooling.

Wenzel Escudero
Wenzel Escudero

Technology

About Wenzel Escudero

Wenzel Escudero is a senior Computer Science student at Arizona State University focused on full-stack development. He enjoys creating tools, experimenting with emerging technologies, and contributing to projects that help students explore AI and software development.

Vishnu Vardhana Reddy Devi
Vishnu Vardhana Reddy Devi

Technology

About Vishnu Vardhana Reddy Devi

Vishnu is a passionate builder and problem-solver with a strong interest in AI/ML technology. Focused on creating practical systems that combine software engineering and machine learning to solve real-world problems.

Thanks to everyone helping build and improve this project.

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