The people behind ITKAN: leaders driving the mission forward.
Founder & President
Research scientist at Sandia National Laboratories who established ITKAN. Led a Muslim robotics team to victory in New Mexico in 2016, collecting 25 trophies and winning the NM regionals tournament. Also Founder and CEO of Discretize.
Board Member
Dedicated board member contributing to ITKAN's strategic direction and growth initiatives.
Board Member
Board member focused on expanding ITKAN's reach and ensuring program quality across all chapters.
Outreach Director
Bachelor's in Science and Master's in Business Administration from Bangalore University. After five years in Human Resources, Hajira began her journey as a Home Educator.
Secretary
Mechanical Engineer working as Senior Software Engineer/Application Integration Manager at Sabre. Twenty years of community service. Former scout den leader and STEM educator. Specializes in 3D CAD/CAM and coaches FTC teams in augmented reality training.
