Meet the Team
The heart of Scientella is our Headquarters (HQ) team - a group of student leaders and adult advisors who work together to guide the organization and advance our mission of empowering the next generation of women in STEM.
General Manager
“I’m privileged to observe as students explore their passions and develop belief in their leadership capabilities. I hope that young girls are inspired to pursue STEM fields requiring increased female representation to shape a more inclusive and diverse future for the better.”
Raquel dos Santos
Scientella Co-Founder
University of Chicago Graduate
Student HQ Leaders
Zinia Khattar -- Associate General Manager (2025-26) -- HQ Leader (2021-22: Director of Webinars, 2022-23 & 2023-24: Director of Student Consulting Projects, 2024-25: Director of Partnerships and Corporate Sponsorships) -- Chapter Leader (Del Norte High School)
Prachi Dhoot -- HQ Leader (2025-26: Director of Student Consulting Projects, 2024-25: Director of Webinars) -- Chapter Leader (Troy High School)
Tanvi Movva -- HQ Leader (2025-26: Director of Webinars) -- Chapter Leader (Del Norte High School)
Anya Carroll -- HQ Leader (2025-26: Director of Mentorships) -- Chapter Leader (The Rivers School)
Isabella Chen -- HQ Leader (2025-26: Director of Fundraising) -- Chapter Leader (Canyon Crest Academy)
Isha Popat -- HQ Leader (2025-26: Director of Partnerships) -- Chapter Leader (Canyon Crest Academy)
Madeline Seech -- HQ Leader (2025-26: Director of Social Media) -- Chapter Leader (Canyon Hills High School)
Sarah Al-Najjar -- HQ Leader (2025-26: Director of Chapter Relations) -- Chapter Leader (Ardrey Kell High School)
Abigail Qiu -- HQ Leader (2025-26: Director of Chapter Expansion) -- Chapter Leader (Pacific Ridge High School)
Adult Advisors
Ricardo dos Santos, Co-Founder, Advisor
Dawn Ta, Advisor, Ascension
Stephen King, Advisor
Alexa Tralla, Advisor, Illumina
Maureen Crocker, Advisor, ResMed
Gillian Belk, Advisor, Mad Science Group
Samantha Ahern, Advisor, QuidelOrtho
Sakshi Gupta, Advisor, Qualcomm