Directors

Our directors are selected at the end of each year for the upcoming group of women.

Jenna M. Beckley

President 

Textron Information Technology Intern (Hurst, TX)

Computer Science Student 

Hi! I'm Jenna Beckley, the President of GEARS at KCAL. This year I am bringing new initiatives, new partners, new opportunities, and a new outlook to the organization. I'm happy to answer any questions or inquiries from potential members, sponsors, teachers, etc. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

You can reach me at kcalgears@gmail.com or missjennabeckley@gmail.com 

Sneha Mittal

Vice President 

Alliance Texas Student Influencer, Mechanical Engineering Student

Hey everyone! I am Sneha Mittal, the Vice President of GEARS at KCAL. I assist in overseeing the club's operations and guide the organization towards its strategic goals. My goal is to aid our mission to provide girls an empowering mindset and the necessary skills as they navigate their future in STEM.

Mimi Murphy

Treasurer

Civil Engineering Student

Hi! My name is Mimi Murphy, and I am the Treasurer for GEARS at KCAL this year. I'm super excited to help run GEARS by keeping track of its finances! My goal is to mindfully and efficiently expand the scope of GEARS in order to reach more girls and empower them to pursue careers in STEM.

Lauren Rekhelis

Secretary

Engineering & Physics Student

Hi! My name is Lauren Rekhelis, the Secretary for Gears at KCAL. This year, I'm responsible for managing attendance and meeting minutes to help make sure that every meeting runs as smoothly as possible. My goal is to help spread STEM to girls all around our community and to empower them to reach their goals and pursue their future careers in STEM. 

Zain Alkhatib

Director of Mentorship

Engineering Student

Hi! I'm Zain Alkhatib, the Mentorship Director for GEARS at KCAL. This year, I'm responsible for managing the new mentorship program, which is focused on cultivating professionalism. I really look forward to meeting new members as well as educating others on important leadership skills.

Krithi Tummala

Director of Competition

Biomedical Engineering Student

Hi! I am Krithi Tummala, the Director of Competition for GEARS at KCAL! As the leader of the GEARS competition group, I aim to foster collaboration, encourage member involvement, and ensure we excel in our competitions. My aim is to inspire teamwork, unity, and empower young girls in the STEM community to achieve their goals.

Zaina Alkhatib

Director of Communications

Robotics & Physics Student

Hello! I'm Zaina Alkhatib, the Director of Communications at GEARS, KCAL. In my role, I focus on enhancing our organization's outreach and engagement through effective communication strategies. I look forwards to this upcoming year regarding our members, sponsors, and educators. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out!

Aachal Patel

Director of Community Outreach

Neil DeGrasse Tyson's Summer Intern

Aeronautical Engineering & Physics Student

Hello everyone! My name is Aachal Patel, and I am the Director of Community Outreach this year for GEARS at KCAL. I am dedicated to encouraging girls to develop a passion for engineering through STEM nights and other initiatives that broaden their horizons. My goal is to help our members achieve a balanced development of both educational and social skills, preparing them for a bright future!

Katelyn Dixon

Director of Personal Relations

Aerospace Engineering and Physics Student

Hi! I'm Kati, the Director of Personal Relations for GEARS at KCAL. This year, I am overseeing social media and promoting GEARS throughout Keller ISD and the surrounding communities. My goal is to help build an impactful and supportive community of future women in STEM.