Cassie KyawProgram Director
Year: 4th Year
Major: Human Developmental Sciences, Minor in Biology Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: My favorite memory was when we taught the students a TikTok dance! They really came out of their shells, and I loved seeing their personalities shine! |
Divya SelvamSecretaryYear: 4th Year
Major: Neurobiology Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: Being a part of StRIVE has been a rewarding experience for me due to the direct impact I get to make on the students and the lasting connections with the team that embodies compassion and empathy. |
Joseph KennedyTreasurerYear: 3rd Year
Major: Neurobiology Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: My favorite memory is from this year when the TRACE students actually remembered me from when we were back in person because it made me feel good about what we do and I could see it meant something to them. |
Yakta SyedPublic Relations/Event CoordinatorYear: 3rd Year
Major: Neurobiology Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: I am so grateful to have found StRIVE and have loved my experience in it, as I have found it to be an extremely rewarding experience. My favorite part is the lasting connections and friendships I've made with students and fellow coaches, as well as seeing the last impact on students, watching them learn and thrive over the course of a quarter. |
Anjali IyangarInternal CommunicationsYear: 3rd Year
Major: Human Biology Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: My favorite part of StRIVE is the humanity of every individual involved - from the students who teach me to be more empathetic, to the team of coaches that are the embodiment of compassion. |
Josie ReSocial ChairYear: 4th Year
Major: Psychology Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: I remember over two years ago in May of 2019, we had our annual StRIVE field day. All of our coaches and students across all classrooms got to go to the beach in Mission Bay. It was really special meeting so many students from different classrooms that I had not met before. |
Ariel CohenHead Coach
Year: 4th Year
Major: Global Health Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: My favorite memory from StRIVE was fostering new and meaningful relationships with individuals with disabilities. It has positively impacted the way I view myself and the ones around me. |
Gillian McMahonHead Coach
Year: 4th Year
Major: Math-Applied Science with a focus on Biophysics and Biochemistry Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: My Favorite StRIVE memories are all the dance parties we have with StRIVE and TRACE students! |
Jordan LeeHead Coach
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Design and Interaction Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: My favorite memory from StRIVE was when my cohort did a blindfolded obstacle course. |
Linnea HilderbrandHead Coach
Year: 4th Year
Major: Psychology Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: My favorite experiences in StRIVE would be when the students who don't usually participate themselves come out of their shells and participate! It is so exciting when students are able to become more comfortable with the coaches, and it is reflected in their participation and experience. |
Mohnish Alishala
Head Coach
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Human Biology Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: I love how I can meet and learn to interact with different types of people. My favorite memory of StRIVE so far was in my first in-person outing. There was a student who was really grumpy and didn't want to interact with anyone else. I tried really hard to talk to him but he would just give me a cold shoulder. Eventually we bonded over Pokemon and Nintendo DS and he slowly started to talk to everyone else, including the other coaches. My heart warmed to see him open up. |
Nikhila YerabandiHead Coach
Year: 4th Year
Major: Human Biology Favorite Memory/Part in StRIVE: My favorite memory from StRIVE is when I made a presentation on public speaking, and I spoke about how I was able to overcome my fear of public speaking. Afterwards, a student told me that they struggle with public speaking too and that they were really glad I talked about it. |