Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge


Meet The Team



behind the Scenes



Jessica Bennett



Founder & Executive Administrator



Jessica is in her fourth year of medical school at the University of Alberta. She has been involved in STEAM advocacy projects for the past 10 years, with the Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge being the 10th large-scale interdisciplinary STEAM competition she has organized. Jessica was inspired to found C3 to provide an easy-to-access platform for students across Canada to explore the possibilities of STEAM from their own home. Outside of trying out C3 challenges, Jessica enjoys spending her spare time cooking, kayaking, and playing flute.



Jainilkumar Patel



President



Jainil is starting his masters in biochemistry at the University of Alberta. This is his fourth year involved in the C3 group. His hobbies include snowboarding, and 3D printing. He is looking forward to be working in C3 this year



Christianne Riveroll



President



Christianne is currently in her fourth year at Dalhousie University, pursuing a major in Medical Sciences and a minor in Bioethics. Throughout junior high and high school, she participated in many STEAM events and became involved with C3 because of her desire to inspire youth to explore their passion in STEAM. In addition to her academics and C3 involvement, she enjoys all sports, especially basketball and volleyball, spending time with her horses and dog, listening to music, and crafting!



Eman Sana



President-Elect



Eman is in her second year at the University of Alberta where she is majoring in the Immunology and Infections Honours program. Prior to joining the team, Eman participated in the Canada CyberSTEAM challenge for 3 consecutive years during high school, inspiring her to promote C3’s mission. Other hobbies of hers include playing sports, spending time with her friends, and travelling.



Khaleeq Nasir



Co-Executive of Remote STEAM



Khaleeq Nasir is a Human Biology student at the University of Toronto St. George and a Co-Executive at STEAM. Driven by a passion for learning and teaching, Khaleeq joined the program because he was inspired by its mission to make science accessible to students of all backgrounds. He looks forward to connecting with this year’s participants and their projects. Outside of academics, Khaleeq enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with family



Vansh Shah



Executive of Logistics



Vansh is a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. As the Executive of Logistics for the Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge, he leads a team to coordinate schedules, organize events, and manage volunteers. He joined C3 to support its mission of expanding access to STEAM education for underprivileged students across Canada. Outside of engineering and logistics, Vansh enjoys working with his student design team, where he helps build and race off-road vehicles, and unwinding with music and public speaking.



Jancis Aguilar



Executive of Media



Jancis Aguilar is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge in science and math. He goes to school in Winnipeg, MB, and serve as Executive of Media for C3, aiming to inspire and encourage more students to explore and engage with STEAM. In his free time, Jancis enjoys drawing, gaming, weightlifting, and creating educational content.



Venus Patel



Executive of Remote STEAM



Venus is 21 years old and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science at the University of Alberta. She is excited to be returning to C3 and hopes to help make the 2026 competition a reality. Inspired to join by a desire to make science engaging and accessible to younger audiences, Venus previously served as Executive of Recruitment and is now taking on the challenge of the Executive of Remote STEAM role. Outside of her work with C3, she enjoys hiking along the Edmonton River Valley, reading, and travelling.



Jatynne Raj



Executive of Outreach



Jatynne is the Executive of Outreach for Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. She is in her third year at the University of Toronto, double majoring in Human Biology and Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Disease. Jatynne enjoys traveling and playing the piano. Opportunities to explore STEAM in elementary school played a large part in shaping her current educational path. She is thrilled to join C3 to create similar enriching experiences for students across Canada.



Avinandan Biswas



Co-Exec of Fund Development



Avinandan is a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at Dalhousie University and Co-Executive of Fund Development for C3. He is passionate about guiding younger students through the world of STEAM and making it engaging and accessible. This marks his third year contributing to C3’s mission of inspiring students across Canada.



Fernando Muñoz Bastidas



Co-Executive of Fund Development



Fernando Muñoz Bastidas is 20 years old and studies at University Canada West, finishing an Associate of Arts program. He is Co-Executive of Fund Development for the Canada CyberSTEAM Challenge (C3). Fernando was inspired to join C3 because of his background in Colombia, where his family comes from a farming community in one of the country’s most neglected areas. There, kids often face low chances of success due to few resources and crime. Through C3, he hopes to create opportunities and make education and growth more accessible. Outside school and C3, Fernando enjoys hiking, camping, and farm work.