Team
Volunteer-led. Student-shaped.
Three executives keep CKSTEM running. Three Youth Co-Presidents — students who came up through the program — help shape what comes next.
100%
Volunteer-run since 2019
6
Leaders on the public team
30+
Active volunteers behind them
Executive Team
The people who keep things running.
Operating CKSTEM as a volunteer effort while holding full-time roles in tech, banking, and education.
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President
Yogesh Kumar
A technology leader and IT executive who drives innovation while giving back to the community by helping young talent excel in Math, Robotics, and AI. A professional coach recognized with an Innovation Award by Forbes and the Best Coach Award at the FIRST LEGO League, he is passionate about nurturing strong core values in kids and empowering them to achieve their full potential.
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Vice-President
Shardul Athavale
A well-established technology and investment banking leader and IT executive, who mentors youth to apply tech skills to community projects. A professional coach on a Best Coaching Award–winning FIRST LEGO League team, he also serves on child-education nonprofit boards in roles including vice-chair, treasurer, and secretary, supporting programs that inspire giving back in Canada.
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Director of Operations
Shifali Jain
A trusted talent advisor passionate about connecting people with the right opportunities to grow and thrive. As a mother who loves giving back, she supports STEM education in her community, helping the next generation build confidence, curiosity, and real-world skills through meaningful learning experiences.
Youth Co-Presidents
Three students. Now leading.
Each came up through CKSTEM as a learner. They now help design contests, mentor younger students, and shape program direction — proof that the pipeline works.
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Youth Co-President
Ansh Agarwal
Grade 12 problem solver and 2025 bronze medalist at the Canadian Math Olympiad and the Asian Pacific Math Olympiad. Active as an instructor with CKSTEM and AwesomeMath, he serves on the CICC Advisory Committee — helping design the contest and create high-quality problems that challenge students year after year.
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Youth Co-President
Aryan Athavale
Second-year Computer Engineering student at the University of Toronto and a CKSTEM volunteer since its inception. Passionate about technology, he has taught Python to students and enjoys helping younger learners build confidence through hands-on coding. Holds a black belt in Taekwondo.
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Youth Co-President
Anika Agarwal
A Clinical Assistant at KinderCare, Anika supports families with compassionate, detail-oriented care. Aspiring to become a physician, she is building strong foundations in communication, professionalism, and health sciences — motivated by improving patient outcomes and giving back to the community.