CKSTEM

Team

The people behind CKSTEM.

A volunteer-run executive team and three Youth Co-Presidents who came up through the program and now help shape it.

Executive Team

  • Yogesh Kumar

    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.

  • Shardul Athavale

    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.

  • Shifali Jain

    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.

CKSTEM Youth Co-Presidents

  • Anika Agarwal

    Youth Co-President

    Anika Agarwal

    A Clinical Assistant at KinderCare, she supports families with compassionate, detail-oriented care. Aspiring to become a physician, she is building strong foundations in communication, professionalism, and health sciences, and is motivated by improving patient outcomes and giving back to the community.

  • Aryan Athavale

    Youth Co-President

    Aryan Athavale

    A second-year Computer Engineering student at the University of Toronto, he has volunteered with CKSTEM since its inception. Passionate about technology, he has taught Python to students and enjoys helping younger learners build confidence through hands-on coding. Outside STEM, he holds a black belt in Taekwondo and loves staying active by playing basketball.

  • Ansh Agarwal

    Youth Co-President

    Ansh Agarwal

    An accomplished Grade 12 math 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 also serves on the CICC Advisory Committee, helping design the contest and create high-quality problems that challenge and inspire students year after year.