ProtoSpark is built and run entirely by passionate high school students. Meet the co-founders making free computer science education a reality for children worldwide.
Ananya is a sophomore in the IB program at J. R. Tucker High School, passionate about leadership and social impact. She co-founded ProtoSpark to ensure every child, no matter where they grow up, has equal access to quality CS education.
Akshith is a sophomore at Deep Run High School's Center for Information Technology, passionate about computer science and real-world impact. He co-founded ProtoSpark to empower kids worldwide through accessible, engaging technology education.
Harshika is a sophomore at Deep Run High School's Center for Information Technology, passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship. She co-founded ProtoSpark to make STEM more accessible and engaging for kids around the world.
Chapter leaders are the backbone of ProtoSpark — they recruit students, bridge language gaps, and bring our mission to life in their countries.
Anaya is a self-taught programmer from the Tri-Valley Area of California, with a strong foundation in Python and a passion for AI and machine learning. She leads ProtoSpark's California chapter, bringing her belief that coding education should be fun, engaging, and go far beyond the basics.

Bridging Hindi and English to bring ProtoSpark's curriculum to students across India.

Growing ProtoSpark's presence across West Africa with multilingual support for students.
Iniyaa is a student in the Governor's Health Science program at Cosby High School, passionate about community impact and promoting equality for everyone. She joined ProtoSpark to help bring free coding education to more kids through outreach and storytelling.
Charlotte is a student at Cosby High School, passionate about marketing and outreach and dedicated to connecting the community. She joined ProtoSpark to help raise awareness about free coding education for kids worldwide.
We're growing our outreach team! Apply to volunteer and help us spread the word about free coding education for kids worldwide.
We're always looking for passionate, motivated young people to help bring free coding education to children worldwide. No prior experience required — just enthusiasm and commitment.
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