Our Team

Erica Hsueh
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Erica is a freshman currently studying at Princeton University pursuing a concentration in computer science. She is a passionate entrepreneur, with a focus on technology, who wants to promote innovation to make a social impact in the world.

Alissa Hsueh
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alissa is currently a Junior at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in cognitive science and minoring in computer science. She interned at the Facebook headquarters at Menlo Park during the summer of 2019 and 2020. She is also a fellow at the Data Science for All, Women's Summit for the fall of 2020.

Shivani Pasricha
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Shivani is a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley. She has a strong passion for technology and aims to use her skills to benefit her community. She is the co-President of the Girls Who Code Club at school and has been a part of the Irvine Cubesat Team, which successfully launched various satellites to orbit.

Catherine Zhao
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
Catherine is a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley, passionate about crafting opportunities for marginalized groups in the hopes of resolving educational inequity. She is particularly interested in bringing education in the tech space to younger students and sparking their interest in STEM careers and majors.

Zaina Shaik
DIRECTOR OF BRANCH AMBASSADORS
Zaina Shaik is a senior attending Northwood High School who is passionate about computer science and entrepreneurship. As a vital member of Cubesat, a group building satellites that have launched into Space, she has gained valuable experience in the engineering field. She is excited to be part of Bytes of Code in addition to being a board member of Girls who Code because she truly cares about spreading access to technology and computer science to inspire younger girls.
Board of Advisors

Ting Shiau
Ting is a well-experienced tutor with an experience of 12 years in teaching all subjects for lower/middle school students. Graduated from National Taiwan University, with a degree in Library and Information Science. Ting is also the Bytes of Code Ambassador from Taipei, Taiwan.
Bytes of Code Ambassadors
Our amazing Bytes of Code Ambassadors help spread the mission of Bytes of Code in their community. We are excited that every one of the Ambassadors will work to make the world a better place by promoting STEM education and leadership skills.
Shruti Verma, San Diego California
Ricardo Andrés, Monterrey Mexico
Sofia Cantù, Monterrey Mexico
Samantha Muñoz, Monterrey Mexico