Erik Wu
Founder
- Stanford Class of 2029
- Participated in Math Tournaments since 2nd grade
- Avid Tennis Player for around 2 - 3 years
- Loves playing piano and Korean pop music
- 3x American Invitational Mathematics Examination Qualifier
- 3rd Place Alabama Statewide High School Math Competition
Neyan Sezhian
Co-Founder
- Cornell Class of 2029
- Participated in Math Tournaments since 1st grade
- Avid Golf Player for around 6 years
- Loves playing piano and going to the gym
- 2x American Invitational Mathematics Examination Qualifier
- Nickname is Nyan, the flying toaster pastry cat
Kristin Hartland
Faculty Sponsor
- PhD in Mathematics Education - MTSU
- Masters in Mathematics- UMASS Lowell
- Bachelor in Science in Mathematics, Minors in
Physics & Secondary Education - UTEP
- Avid Bowler for 26+ years, National Competitor
- JCHS Head Bowling Coach
- 2 Children, 1 at James Clemens HS and 1 at Liberty MS
Kriti Akarapu
Problem Writer
- Freshman at James Clemens High School
- Has participated in math tournaments since 3rd grade
- 2x Alabama State MATHCOUNTS Participant
- Enjoys music and singing
- Loves reading, anime, dancing, goofingaround, and watching movies
Harshtha Chander
Problem Writer
- Sophomore at James Clemens High School
- Has participated in math tournaments since 3rd grade
- 2024 AMC 8 Honor Roll
- 2025 Alabama Statewide Math Contest 1st Place in Geometry
- Avid Indian Classical Dancer for around 6 years
- Enjoys reading and listening to music
Jeffrey Duan
Director
- Sophomore at James Clemens High School
- Enjoys playing piano
- 1-time American Invitational Mathematics Examination qualifier
- 1-time National MATHCOUNTS qualifier
Laya Gowder
Problem Writer
- Sophomore at James Clemens High School
- Participated in Math Tournaments since 3rd grade
- Avid dancer for more than 10 years
- Loves art and fashion
- 2024 James Clemens Math Tournament 4th Place
- James Clemens Math Tournament Member for 2 years
Heidi Leonard
Problem Writer
- Sophomore at James Clemens High School
- Has participated in math tournaments since 8th grade
- She loves reading, snow skiing, travel, and biology
- Placed in local math competitions as both a middle and high school student
Vineet Vadrevu
Problem Writer
- Junior at James Clemens High School
- 3 years of competitive math team experience
- 5 years of experience playing flute
- Enjoys playing Badminton
- AMC 10 Participant and 2 year Beast Academy instructor
Eddie Wen
Director
- Sophomore at James Clemens High School
- Enjoys watching anime and playing anime music
- Has participated in math tournaments since 3rd grade
- 2x Alabama State MATHCOUNTS Participant
- Avid tennis player for 4-5 years and varsity State qualifier