Our Mission

Rida is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Technology Youth Empowerment. She is studying data science and business, with a strong interest in using technology and data to solve real-world access gaps. Rida oversees partnerships, curriculum development, and organizational operations to ensure TYE delivers impactful, hands-on learning experiences for students. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in project management. Outside of her work, she enjoys playing golf, poker, and time away from screens.

Jack serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer for TYE, overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and strategic decision-making to support workshops and organizational growth. He is a student at the University of Virginia planning to major in finance, with strong interests in organizational strategy, operations, and community-focused work. Outside of school, he plays on the UVA Club Baseball Team, enjoys hiking, visiting the beach, and organizing group workouts.

Finn is the Associate Chief Operating Officer of Technology Youth Empowerment. He is studying Finance and Management at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, with strong interests in real estate, education, and entrepreneurship. He hopes to pursue a career in management consulting, real estate private equity, or eventually starting his own business. At TYE, Finn oversees outreach, volunteer retention, lesson planning, and communication between the executive committee and volunteers, working to ensure the organization runs smoothly and that everyone is on the same page. Outside of his work, he enjoys running, volunteering, exploring the outdoors, travelling, and good food.

Nate leads the technical direction of Technology Youth Empowerment. He designed and built the organization's website from the ground up and continues to manage, maintain, and improve it through ongoing updates and feature enhancements. He oversees and coordinates web developers by distributing tasks, reviewing work, and ensuring technical quality and consistency across all digital platforms. With a strong foundation in full-stack development and systems design, Nate brings both creative problem-solving and technical rigor to every project. He is passionate about building tools that make STEM education more accessible and believes technology should serve people first. Outside of his work with TYE, Nate enjoys track running, studying medicine, and exploring the intersection of software engineering and healthcare innovation.

Mehad serves as Regional Coordinator for Northern Virginia, where he manages program logistics, outreach, and team coordination to ensure workshops and events run smoothly. He plays a key role in recruiting volunteers and mentors, building relationships with local schools and community organizations, and maintaining consistent program quality. Mehad is a student at Woodson High School and plans to major in computer science, with a strong interest in using technology for social impact and community development. He is driven by a commitment to making STEM accessible to underrepresented students. In his free time, Mehad enjoys working out, playing board games with friends, and snowboarding.

Hans serves as Chief Strategy Officer, leading strategic planning and translating TYE’s mission into goals. He works with teams to establish priorities, track progress, and identify opportunities for growth. Hans is passionate about expanding pathways into competitive fields for students who may lack professional networks and industry exposure. He is committed to supporting underserved communities by helping provide essential resources. In the future, he hopes to become an investor. Outside of TYE, he enjoys staying active and following financial markets.

Twisha serves as Regional Coordinator for the Blacksburg area, where she supports outreach, volunteer recruitment, and program coordination to help ensure workshops and events run smoothly. She works with local schools, students, and community partners to expand access to STEM opportunities and strengthen engagement within the region. Twisha is a student at Virginia Tech double majoring in Statistical Data Science and FinTech and Big Data Analytics, with strong interests in data visualization and quantitative finance. She is passionate about bringing educational and STEM opportunities to underrepresented communities and creating greater accessibility for students. Outside of school, Twisha is involved in club tennis, enjoys reading business books, and spends time watching the IPL.

Alex is the Regional Coordinator for the Charlottesville area, where he supports outreach, chapter recruitment, and day-to-day operations to help ensure workshops and events run smoothly. He works closely with UVA students, local schools, and community partners to grow the chapter’s reach and connect more students with hands-on STEM opportunities.

Alex is a student at the University of Virginia studying Economics & Global Commerce, with a strong interest in strategy consulting. He hopes to continue serving communities in need as he pursues his professional career.

Outside of TYE, Alex enjoys the culinary arts, fantasy football, and building bonfires.