About Us

About Us

Who Are We?

NeuroSphere is an international youth-led organization dedicated to raising awareness about neurodegenerative diseases while mentoring and inspiring the next generation of neuroscience leaders.

Background

Founded in Winter 2024, NeuroSphere began when Valeria, a passionate high school senior, saw a lack of opportunities for students to explore neuroscience and felt driven to create a space that raises awareness of neurodegenerative diseases while inspiring future careers in the field.

What We Do

We publish weekly news carousels that shine a spotlight on neurodegenerative diseases, connect students with resources to pursue neuroscience in college, and offer chapter and leadership roles, research programs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and interactive virtual workshops.

General Membership

General membership is for individual students who want to join the wider NeuroSphere community. Middle school, high school, and undergraduate students are welcome to apply for access to programs, events, resources, and opportunities.

Apply as a General Member

Meet the Team

Executive Leadership

Valeria Castañeda

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Associate Directors

Addie Starks

Associate Director

Isabella Castañeda

Associate Director

Matthew Rodriguez

Associate Director

Research & Programs

Madeline Sumar

Director of Research & Programs

Allison Zhang

Research Journal Editor

Summer Pak

Research Journal Designer

Ramtin Farzin

Operations Manager

Media & Influence

Elena Castillo Flores

Influencer Marketing Coordinator

Newsletter & Education Content

Akanksha Shinde

Director of Newsletter & Education Content

Marinda Htoon

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Brianna Lam

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Valerie Chua

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Elena Thai

Newsletter Coordinator

Nivriti Thakur

Newsletter Coordinator

Kopal Sharma

Newsletter Coordinator

Publications & Magazine

Amna Ashker

Director of Publications & Magazine

Alina Khan

Head Writer

Juri Davis

Head Graphic Designer

Charmayne Wu

Writer

Harini Harikrishnan

Magazine Graphic Designer

Academic & Career Resources

Linh Pham

Director of Academic & Career Resources

Anvita Manchiraju

Academic Resources Coordinator

Lam Pham

Academic Resources Coordinator

Outreach & Public Engagement

Rosanne Chen

Director of Outreach & Public Engagement

Alexandra Eggers

Outreach & Public Engagement Intern

Enerel Amartuvshin

Outreach & Public Engagement Intern

Aniya Gates

Treasurer

Membership & Volunteer Engagement

Srinidhi Sriram

Director of Global Chapters

Avni Sharma

Global Chapters Coordinator

Charis Tsang

Global Chapters Coordinator

Alicia Debra

Director of Member Experience & Engagement

Recruitment & Interviews

Siri Andersson

Recruitment Coordinator

Stella Tsoi

Recruitment Coordinator

Robin Lacuna

Recruitment Coordinator

XinYi (Elsa) Lu

Recruitment Coordinator

Juliann Jaison

Interview Coordinator

Melody Horoufi

Interview Coordinator

Digital Infrastructure & Media

Amy Yong

Website Developer

Fiona Pen

Graphic Designer

Our Chapters

Our Chapters

NeuroSphere chapters are active at schools and states worldwide. Find your chapter or start one at your school!

Chapter Map

Active NeuroSphere chapters across the globe.

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NeuroSphere @ Gurugram

Gurugram, India

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NeuroSphere @ Hanford

Hanford, California, US

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NeuroSphere @ Coppell

Coppell, Texas, US

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NeuroSphere @ Smithtown

Smithtown, New York, US

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NeuroSphere @ Taiwan

Taiwan

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NeuroSphere @ Bengaluru

Bengaluru, India

Starting a Chapter

Chapter applications are for students who want to establish and lead an official NeuroSphere branch at a school, university campus, or within a local community. All chapter participants must also be registered general members.

Apply for a Chapter