STUDENT LEADERSHIP 2025

President

Hi, I’m Rithvik, a senior and the President of the HHS Robotics Program. Before becoming President, I was a 3-year member of the Mechanical Department where I served as the Mechanical Manager for 2 of those years. I also served as the Robot Demonstration Coordinator for 2 years and the BoroBlast Student Event Coordinator for 4 years. Since becoming President, my focus and responsibilities have shifted from being solely tech focused to now being focused on the whole team and managing all of the students on the team. As President, I also serve as the lead representative for our team and am responsible for working closely with our Mentors and Faculty Advisors to ensure that the team is functioning.

This team has grown me from a shy kid to a strong and passionate leader. The mentors and my peers have taught me skills that I never thought I would need to know. Beyond High School, I plan to pursue a degree in International Relations and later go onto Law School. This team has taught me regardless of the career you plan on pursuing, this team has a place for you! 

Vice President, Business

My name’s Vikhya, and I’m a Junior and the Business Vice President of Team 75. This is my 3rd year on the team, and up until now, I’ve been a member and Assistant Manager of our Public Relations Department (which would now be called Graphic Design), an event coordinator for STEM Library events, and one of our main Illustrators/Animators. Now, as the Business Vice President, I oversee our Communications, Graphic Design, Finance, and Wellness departments that all work together to sustain, strengthen, and personify our team.

Past high school, I plan on pursuing industrial/product design and continuing my career as a practicing artist. I’ve always been an art kid, and being in Robotics is something my past self never would have expected--but these last 3 years on the team have taught me the full extent to which STEM and Art combine to create such varying and diverse fields of study. I’ve been able to hone my skills and explore my numerous interests on this team; and I can guarantee that no matter what you like, you can too.

Vice President, Outreach

Hi I’m Jay, a junior and the current Outreach Vice President. Over the last three years I’ve been on the team I have been a part of the Mechanical Department for Team 75, Drive Team Member for Team 428 and our previous FLL Coordinator. Now as the Outreach VP I oversee our Community, STEAM and FIRST Programs such as STEMascend and our growing FIRST Mentorship. 

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and later go to law school, this team has provided me with a lifetime of experience that I now can take anywhere I go in life.

Program Vice President, Technical

Hi, I’m Milan, a senior and proud member of Team 75 for the past four years. I began my journey on the programming team, transitioned to design, and served as an impact presenter in 2024. This year, I’m the Technical Program Vice President, overseeing the electrical, mechanical, design, programming, safety, and carpentry departments to build our robot for the season.

I plan to pursue applied physics after high school and highly recommend joining the team to anyone interested in connecting their passions to real-world STEM applications. This program offers an incredible opportunity to explore and refine your niche interests through interdisciplinary challenges and initiatives, all while fostering innovation and teamwork.

Project Vice President, Technical

I’m Krish Patel, a senior at Hillsborough High School and a member of Team 75 with a strong background in programming and robotics. I initially joined the mechanical department to expand my skills beyond programming, tackling challenges in an area I was unfamiliar with. This experience sparked my interest in design, strategy, and other aspects of our team’s work, ultimately leading me to the position of Technical Project Vice President. 

My passion lies in using technology and engineering to solve real-world problems which is why I hope to continue studying and learning through majoring in Computer Science.

Vice President, Coordination

I’m Alexa, and I’m Team 75’s Coordination VP. My job is to manage the important aspects of our team not related to business, tech, and outreach. As our team grows, we encounter new needs and challenges. The three Committees under Coordination each have their own responsibilities: Innovation comes up with new ways for our team to use technology, Sustainability ensures that our practices allow for team longevity while also being environmentally sustainable, and Inclusivity facilitates team cohesion and healthy dynamics.

I committed to Dickinson College where I will major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and I’m planning on pursuing a career in protein chemistry and cancer research. I would also like to learn more about bioinformatics to better understand the technology used in such a rapidly growing industry.