CHEMZOO TEAM
Founder and Executive Director
Anushka Patchigolla
Anushka Patchigolla is a sophomore at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School and a published science researcher who studied the APOE e4 allele in Alzheimer’s and worked on cancer research through Weill Cornell. She is an advanced clarinetist, is passionate about Shakespeare, and devoted to making chemistry accessible, fun, and meaningful for students in underserved schools.
Volunteer- New York
Thanvi Suvva
Thanvi Suvva is a freshman at Jericho High School in Jericho, New York. Her favorite color is green, and in her free time, she likes to listen to music and draw.
Volunteer- North Carolina
Tanay Maram
Hi, my name is Tanay Maram, and I am a 9th-grade student at Enloe High School. I am passionate about helping kids explore the world of science through fun and engaging experiments. As a volunteer, I enjoy making science exciting and accessible by guiding young learners through hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity. My goal is to inspire the next generation of scientists by showing them how fascinating and fun science can be!
Volunteer- New York
Liona Takahashi
Liona Takahashi is a freshman at Jericho High School in Jericho, New York. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and drawing.
Volunteer- New Jersey
Anna Zhang
I am a ninth grader who loves learning and spreading knowledge about STEM. I find STEM fascinating and I like to ask my own questions about it. I also enjoy sharing what I find with others around me, like family. Besides STEM, I also have other interests in art, writing, and reading.
Chapter Director- New Jersey
Anousheh Nazir
Anousheh Nazir is a sophomore at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School. She enjoys performing arts and golfing. She wanted to start a Chemzoo chapter so kids can experience science and learn about it. Engaging in fun activities will help them learn about how science is associated with everyday life. Anousheh hopes to inspire kids to be more involved and creative in science!