Meet Our Team

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Shah Rukh is a seasoned marketing and business development professional with a double master’s degree—MBA in Marketing and MS in Business Analytics—specializing in strategic planning, portfolio management, and leveraging data-driven strategies to optimize business performance. He is recognized for his leadership and analytical expertise in consistently delivering outstanding results.

TECH OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Parita is a Software Developer with a B.S. in Computer Science and Data Science from the Colorado School of Mines, specializing in full-stack development, UI/UX design, and machine learning. She excels at simplifying complex concepts and creating an engaging, supportive learning environment.

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Haihao is a researcher, educator, and scientist passionate about equitable education and responsible innovation. He holds dual degrees in Materials Science and Mathematics from Rice University, and was an NSF Graduate Research Fellow and PhD candidate at MIT, where he researched incorporating domain knowledge into machine learning models. He is also pursuing a Master of Education degree at Harvard.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Grace has a B.S. in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas. She takes a particular interest in non-profit development, and has experience and skills in leadership, fundraising, communication, and team building. She aims towards helping ACDC help marginalized communities through education for students and businesses alike.