ABOUT OUR TEAM
At STEM Minds, our team consists of a unique blend of certified teachers and STEM professionals. We have demonstrated experience working with students both in-person and online. Every STEM Teacher is rigorously vetted and trained to ensure that all students receive a high-quality experience that is customized to their learning needs.
As a mission-driven social enterprise, we recognize our global impact and remain committed to values of:
- Integrity
- Authenticity
- Diversity and inclusion
- Accessibility
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
We are joined by subject matter experts who support our execution.
- Andrea Butterworth, Website development
- Maryam Golabgir, Digital Marketing
- Avant Techno Solutions, Technology Development
- Dr. Michael Chen, York University (Algo Development)
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
STEM Minds is proud to have an Advisory Board to guide us through our journey of growth. We are joined by a team of experts whose passion will bring the best of what we have to offer.
- Brijesh Chopra, Managing Director, OMERS
- Tracey Bissett, President, Financial Fitness
- Michele Reaume, Ministry of Education
- Al Wilson, York Workforce Board
- Jill Moore, Parent and Southlake Hospital
- Donna Kowalchuk, Ph.D Education
- Varma S, Avant Techno Solutions
Anu Bidani | Founder & CEO
Anu Bidani founded STEM Minds because she saw the need to build future-ready kids through STEM education. Prior to starting STEM Minds, Anu worked as an executive at Scotiabank for 20 years, becoming their Head of eStrategy and Solutions. Anu has a Bachelor of Computer Science and an MBA from Dalhousie University.
Yash Bidani | CFO & Managing Partner
Yash Bidani is a financial services professional with extensive experience in driving sales and profitability through targeted product development. Yash has a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Toronto. He also has a Post-Graduate diploma in Marketing Management from Humber College.
Nicole Myers | Chief Education Officer
Nicole Myers is a certified teacher with a passion for revolutionizing the education system. She is responsible for helping to develop the STEM Minds curriculum.
Sam Smith | Chief Creative Officer
Sam Smith is a creative educator with 7 years’ experience in the field. She helps to market the STEM Minds brand and has a passion for gaming and fine arts.
Mac Smith | Senior Director of Technology
Mac Smith is a long-time programmer who develops and teaches software to show that education can be fun, and games can be educational.
Lahiqa Dhukai | Director of Programming & Business Relations
Lahiqa Dhukai is a certified teacher and Microsoft Innovative Educator with over 8 years’ teaching experience.
Basia Mietus | Director of Programming & Business Relations
Basia Mietus is a certified teacher with a Bachelor in Science and is committed to inspiring the next generation of problem solvers to love and learn with technology.
Rob Elmer | Director of Online Programming & Technology
Rob Elmer has been working and teaching students for over a decade and has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Nipissing.
Christian Bseliss | Director of Programming & Business Relations
Christian Bseliss is an electronics and telecommunication engineer, TEDx speaker, and educator who is passionate about making technology available for all communities.
Emma Myers | STEM Coach
Emma Myers is a certified teacher with over 7 years of experience in education and is passionate about supporting students to become the next generation of leaders.
STEMBOT™ | Avatar
STEMBOT is the Avatar of STEM Minds that guides students through their journey of STEM learning by posting blogs, updates, course information and most importantly encouraging them to have fun!