Our Team
What makes the Axiom Challenge especially unique is that it is founded and organized entirely by older students. We believe that when younger students see peers just a few years older leading the way, they are more likely to feel inspired and develop a genuine passion for STEM.
Emma Bai
Founder & President
​Emma Bai, the founder and president of the Axiom Challenge, started to notice that many students began to lose interest in STEM subjects around middle school. Motivated to change that, she brought together a team of like-minded upper-grade students who share a passion for STEM. Together, they created a competition designed to make STEM exciting, engaging, and accessible for younger learners.
Cecilia Jia
Math Chair
​Cecilia Jia, the Math Chair of the Axiom Challenge, is passionate about mathematics and enjoys solving challenging problems. She loves tutoring younger students and helping them build confidence in their math skills. Cecilia is especially skilled at breaking down complex concepts into clear, simple steps, making math feel approachable and easy to understand. For the Axiom Challenge, she creates fun and engaging math problems for participants to solve.
Liyann Alrayashi
Science/Engineering Chair
Liyann Alrayashi, the Science and Engineering Chair for the Axiom Challenge, is passionate about science and engineering—and she also has a strong interest in art. Her favorite area of science is astronomy, where she loves exploring the mysteries of the universe and thinking about big-picture questions. Liyann enjoys blending creativity with logic, using both sides of her mind to solve problems and communicate ideas in meaningful ways. In her role, she designs engaging, hands-on engineering challenges that encourage participants to think critically, build creatively, and have fun with STEM.
Luvena Tong, the Marketing Chair for the Axiom Challenge, is interested in both engineering and art and enjoys combining creativity with technical thinking. As the Creative Lead for the Axiom Challenge, she is responsible for designing visually engaging posters and managing content for social media. Luvena values the role of design in making ideas more accessible and engaging. Through her work, she hopes to contribute to a space where innovation is welcomed and teamwork is appreciated, both within and outside of STEM.
Luvena Tong
Marketing Chair
Kai Teng, the Technology Chair of the Axiom Challenge, is curious about how things work—from computer algorithms to everyday scientific phenomena. He loves experimenting, fixing things, and turning ideas into real projects, whether he’s writing code, building small gadgets, or exploring new technologies. Kai enjoys helping younger students discover the excitement of STEM, turning technology into actionable learning steps.
Kai Teng
Technology Chair
​Cece Sun, the Business Development Manager for the Axiom Challenge, is passionate about STEM and likes learning about how it shapes everyday life. She enjoys exploring new ideas, collaborating with others, and expanding STEM opportunities. This interest led her to support STEM by helping the Axiom Challenge grow. Cece will connect with others and look for new ways to expand the program. She hopes her work will inspire and encourage more students to be excited about and involved in STEM activities.