Our Advisors

Kailey Christenson is entering her fourth year at the Biomedical Science and Technology Academy (BST Academy), where she teaches AP Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology Honors. She also serves as the Director of BST Ambassadors, the academy's premier leadership and student-engagement program.

Ms. Christenson is deeply committed to building a supportive, inclusive learning environment that empowers students to excel academically while growing as confident leaders. She values strong mentorship and believes that meaningful relationships can ignite curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong passion for science.

Her work reflects a strong enthusiasm for innovative STEM learning, character development, and helping students translate their passions into real-world impact. She is grateful to be part of a community where students are encouraged to embrace challenges and pursue projects that serve a greater purpose.

Ms. Christenson is excited to support Conservly as a mentor, helping guide youth-driven environmental and public health initiatives that promote community well-being and sustainable change.

Outside of school, she enjoys discovering new music and collecting vinyl records, attending concerts, exploring local coffee shops, spending time at the beach, staying active, and being with family and friends.

Dr. Anamika Shreevastava is an Assistant Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, jointly appointed in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP). Her research focuses on how cities generate and experience extreme heat, specializing in numerical weather modeling, remote sensing, and complex systems science.

Her postdoctoral work at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech advanced thermal remote sensing and urban microclimate monitoring, with particular attention to how extreme heat disproportionately affects marginalized communities in Los Angeles.

She is advising Aarav on the THRIVE project, bringing her expertise in urban heat, remote sensing, and data-driven climate science to support his work linking tree canopy and land surface characteristics to heat-related health outcomes across LA and San Bernardino counties.