Meet Our Team

Dr. Subramanian grew up watching her father uplift his community in India by educating underprivileged families who lacked access to quality schooling. His work didn’t just improve lives in the moment. It planted seeds for future generations to thrive. Those same values of generosity and empowerment were deeply rooted in Rekha from an early age.

Years later, when her own son developed an interest in robotics, he discovered his middle school didn’t offer a program. So he turned to his mom and asked her to start one - not just for him, but for everyone. Rekha made it happen. What began as a school club quickly grew into something more. Even after she left the school, families from the community kept reaching out, asking her to build something permanent.

With her children off to college and a garage full of tools and heart, she launched Mythri STEM Academy. It started small...just Rekha, a handful of students, and a belief that every kid deserves access to STEM education.

Gina is a retired Lieutenant of the U.S. Coast Guard and brings over 20 years of K–12 teaching experience, including in Advanced Manufacturing. She now serves as an Automation Instructor at the College of Southern Nevada’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Gina is OSHA- and SACA-certified, holds an Educational Specialist degree, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership.

She has mentored and sponsored a wide range of student programs, including FIRST Robotics Competition, FTC Robotics, VEX Robotics (VRC and VEX IQ), Girls Who Code, CoderZ, and the Congressional App Challenge.

At Mythri STEM Academy, Harlow wears many hats - from scheduling programs and coordinating events to mentoring students, managing budgets, and even stepping in to teach CAD design. Though new to the role, he's quickly become an integral part of Mythri’s mission to empower students through hands-on STEM education.

Driven by a passion for learning and community impact, Harlow thrives in purpose-driven environments where he can help young minds grow. Their work at Mythri blends organization, creativity, and heart - all in service of building brighter futures.

Harlow is always open to connecting with others who share a love of education, mentorship, and meaningful community work.

Brian Merrill is an accomplished instructor in the Engineering Technology Department at the College of Southern Nevada and a Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer with over two decades of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology with minors in mechanical and biomedical engineering from Nevada State College and a Master of Engineering Management from Arkansas State University, where he achieved a 4.0 GPA. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Brian specializes in engineering management with research focusing on optimizing renewable energy systems, particularly photovoltaic (solar energy) technologies, through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).

Brian has demonstrated exceptional expertise in teaching, research, and industry throughout his career. He develops innovative curricula and mentors students in engineering principles as a faculty member. His professional roles have included Senior Electromechanical Engineer at Foster West Corporation, where he led projects integrating advanced diagnostics and safety protocols. Additionally, he has contributed to significant research, including studies on manufacturing efficiency and renewable energy systems, presenting at numerous conferences. As an advisor for initiatives such as the Battery Workforce Challenge, Brian continues influencing the next generation of engineers while advancing cutting-edge technologies.

Ananya is a junior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is a dual major in Computer Science and Information Technology & Web Science, with a focus on Data Science. As the lead mentor and teaching the Senior level, she is excited to work with everyone!

Ratna is a dual major in Electrical and Computer and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). She's passionate about the systems that power our world, from embedded hardware and control systems to data-driven technologies and renewable energy. With experience in programming, simulation, and design tools, she enjoys exploring how engineering can be applied to create smarter and more sustainable solutions.

Sahasra is a third-year student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and will be teaching lessons for the ACSL Elementary Division. She has prior tutoring experience in math and reading with students ages five to sixteen.

Dale has lived in Las Vegas since 2012. He is currently enrolled in College of Southern Nevada's Computer Science program. Dale is always eager to help and his door is always open.