Current Officers
Krishnaveni Parvataneni
President from 2022 - present
Krishnaveni is currently a junior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. She has a passion in the intersection of Computer Science and biology and wants to use this passion to better the lives of others. She considers herself fortunate to be given the opportunity to help improve seniors' lives by increasing their technological skills. Krishnaveni worked on rebuilding the TST organization since when she joined, many of the members had already graduated high school. She also brought the organization's meetings back to in-person, making it more accessible for seniors who may not have an already strong technological background. Outside of school and TST, Krishnaveni participates in math competitions and is a part of a health tech company for Alzheimer's patients called CognoTrain. She also volunteers at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum in Sunnyvale, CA, where she interacts with members of her community, especially the elderly, through the history of the city of Sunnyvale.
President from 2022 - present
Krishnaveni is currently a junior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. She has a passion in the intersection of Computer Science and biology and wants to use this passion to better the lives of others. She considers herself fortunate to be given the opportunity to help improve seniors' lives by increasing their technological skills. Krishnaveni worked on rebuilding the TST organization since when she joined, many of the members had already graduated high school. She also brought the organization's meetings back to in-person, making it more accessible for seniors who may not have an already strong technological background. Outside of school and TST, Krishnaveni participates in math competitions and is a part of a health tech company for Alzheimer's patients called CognoTrain. She also volunteers at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum in Sunnyvale, CA, where she interacts with members of her community, especially the elderly, through the history of the city of Sunnyvale.
Emma Shen
Vice President of Media
Emma Shen is currently a junior at Del Norte High School in San Diego, California. She is interested in the various applications of computer science and hopes to advance the future of AI technology. She is grateful for the opportunity to guide seniors in how to use their electronic devices and assist with any questions they have. She loves to immerse herself in various areas of volunteer service. Emma created a student-run nonprofit called Academics and Athletics for All whose mission is to provide sports equipment, athletic clothing, and educational materials for underserved kids. She is in a First Tech Challenge Robotics Team where she is about coding the robot for competitive tournaments. She is also the team's Community Outreach leader who has organized multiple events and programs for San Diego's youth to learn about robotics and STEM-inspired activities. At school, Emma has been on her school's Varsity Girls Tennis Team since freshman year. In her free time, she loves to listen to music, hike in beautiful sceneries, and read a good fiction novel.
Vice President of Media
Emma Shen is currently a junior at Del Norte High School in San Diego, California. She is interested in the various applications of computer science and hopes to advance the future of AI technology. She is grateful for the opportunity to guide seniors in how to use their electronic devices and assist with any questions they have. She loves to immerse herself in various areas of volunteer service. Emma created a student-run nonprofit called Academics and Athletics for All whose mission is to provide sports equipment, athletic clothing, and educational materials for underserved kids. She is in a First Tech Challenge Robotics Team where she is about coding the robot for competitive tournaments. She is also the team's Community Outreach leader who has organized multiple events and programs for San Diego's youth to learn about robotics and STEM-inspired activities. At school, Emma has been on her school's Varsity Girls Tennis Team since freshman year. In her free time, she loves to listen to music, hike in beautiful sceneries, and read a good fiction novel.
Evelyn Hsu
Vice President of Membership and Networking
Evelyn has volunteered for TST since middle school, and during the COVID pandemic, she has continued helping seniors by offering 1-on-1 virtual lessons on Sunday afternoons. Over the past four years, Evelyn has been actively participating in science competitions and winning awards in the Synopsys Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Ocean Science Bowl, etc. She has previously always done laboratory research in genetic engineering but also loves microbiology. In her free time, she enjoys singing opera, playing golf on her school’s varsity team, and playing the cello in the California Youth Symphony. She hopes her weekly lessons for TST will simplify her students’ daily lives and bring joy to them in this digital era. Evelyn and her students are all incredibly excited about meeting again in person this year.
Vice President of Membership and Networking
Evelyn has volunteered for TST since middle school, and during the COVID pandemic, she has continued helping seniors by offering 1-on-1 virtual lessons on Sunday afternoons. Over the past four years, Evelyn has been actively participating in science competitions and winning awards in the Synopsys Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Ocean Science Bowl, etc. She has previously always done laboratory research in genetic engineering but also loves microbiology. In her free time, she enjoys singing opera, playing golf on her school’s varsity team, and playing the cello in the California Youth Symphony. She hopes her weekly lessons for TST will simplify her students’ daily lives and bring joy to them in this digital era. Evelyn and her students are all incredibly excited about meeting again in person this year.
Russell Chen
Vice President of Technology
Russell is a senior at Lynbrook High School. This is his fifth year volunteering with Teach Seniors Technology. Russell loves connecting with the older generation, hearing their stories, and gaining new wisdom, and he especially enjoys seeing their gratitude when they learn new technological skills. At school, Russell involves himself in STEM. As a junior, he developed an award-winning fall detection system for elderly citizens at a science fair. Outside of volunteering and STEM projects, Russell also enjoys playing and watching basketball with his friends, running with his school's cross country team, and playing strategic games.
Vice President of Technology
Russell is a senior at Lynbrook High School. This is his fifth year volunteering with Teach Seniors Technology. Russell loves connecting with the older generation, hearing their stories, and gaining new wisdom, and he especially enjoys seeing their gratitude when they learn new technological skills. At school, Russell involves himself in STEM. As a junior, he developed an award-winning fall detection system for elderly citizens at a science fair. Outside of volunteering and STEM projects, Russell also enjoys playing and watching basketball with his friends, running with his school's cross country team, and playing strategic games.
