“RESERVE YOUR RIGHT TO THINK
for even to think wrongly is better
THAN NOT TO THINK AT ALL”
— Hypatia of Alexandria
Meet Our Team!
Olivia Xu
(President)
Hi! I’m Olivia, a senior at the Harker School. Math has been a big part of my life since middle school, and I’ve participated in numerous math competitions including USAJMO and Math Prize for Girls. I especially love engaging with the math community and am excited to continue to do so with INTEGIRLS. Outside of math, I enjoy playing water polo, writing for my school’s journalism program and crocheting gifts for my friends.
Michelle Han
(President)
Hello! I’m Michelle, a junior at Granite Bay High School. I’ve participated in many math competitions including AIME and Math Prize for Girls, and I’ve received the MAA Young Women in Mathematics award. Aside from math, I enjoy playing tennis, reading webcomics and trying new desserts :) Through INTEGIRLS, I hope to help minimize the gender gap in math and foster a math-loving community for female & non-binary students!
Sanya Badhe
(Vice President)
Hey! I’m Sanya, a junior at Lynbrook High. I’ve been doing competition math for 4 years now, and one thing I’ve always loved about it is that no matter the problem, there’s always a creative solution waiting to be found! I enjoy participating in math competitions such as AMC 10/12 and AIME, as well as other competitions like USACO and science olympiad. Other than math, I love binge-watching shows, reading, and especially running. Through INTEGIRLS, I hope that we can continue to build a community where girls and non binary students comfortable being grouped with girls can inspire each other, and most importantly, have fun!
Ryka Chopra
(Vice President)
Hi! I’m Ryka, a sophomore at Mission San Jose High School. I’ve been interested in STEM for a long time, and I have participated in math competitions such as AIME, Math Prize for Girls, USAJMO, and MathCounts. Aside from math, I also do competitive programming (specifically, USACO) and research and science competitions. I was the recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement at the 2021 Broadcom MASTERS and won first place in ACSEF 2023. Through INTEGIRLS, I hope to help inspire more young girls to study different fields in STEM. Outside of academics, I enjoy watching crime shows and sitcoms, reading, and composing music.
Emma Li
(Sponsorship Director)
Hey, my name is Emma and I’m a senior at Mission San Jose High School. I’m a self-driven STEM girl who is particularly passionate about competition math. I’m a USAMO qualifier, 3x Math Prize for Girls qualifier, 3x AIME qualifier, AMC 10 DHR, and I placed in the Top 3 for Girls in Math at Yale 2022. Outside of math, I enjoy physics, CS, and science and engineering fairs. I am a USACO Gold contestant, as well as a two-time Broadcom MASTER and a Broadcom semifinalist. I look forward to passing down my knowledge and experience to younger students, especially girls, and inspiring them to pursue interests in STEM. In my free time, I like running, playing the flute, listening to kpop, and reading novels.
Zaee Shah
(Operations Lead)
Hello! I’m Zaee, a senior at San Mateo High School. I love math and will participate in math competitions whenever I can, including AIME and Math Prize for Girls. I also enjoy baking, Sudoku puzzles, and the occasional soap opera. I’m excited to spread my love for math through INTEGIRLS, and hope to inspire more female and non-binary students to participate in STEM!
Akshita Dadi
(Outreach Lead)
Hi! I’m Akshita, a junior at Lynbrook High School. My passion for math has led me to participate in many math competitions such as AIME and Math Prize for Girls. I have also received the Maryam Mirzakhani Certificate of Excellence. Aside from math, I play soccer and the piano. Through INTEGIRLS, I hope to bridge the gender gap in math competitions as well as inspire girls to pursue different fields in STEM.
Anika Rajaram
(Technology Lead)
Hi! I'm Anika, a sophomore at the Harker School. I started doing competition math in middle school after being introduced to AoPS. Since then, I have participated in many competitions such as AIME and Math Prize for Girls. I also enjoy CS and science, and I have done USACO and Science Bowl. Through INTEGIRLS, I hope to inspire more girls to participate in math competitions and help them develop a passion for STEM. Outside of academics, I play competitive chess, golf and the violin.
Anishka Jannu
(Treasurer/Sponsorship Lead)
Hi, I’m Anishka and I’m a rising junior at American High School. I love theoretical math and puzzles. I’ve participated in many math and puzzle competitions with INTEGIRLS and AMC in the past. I’m really excited to be on the INTEGIRLS team this year and increase female participation in STEM. Aside from math, I love music and enjoy going to concerts or playing the piano.