About Our Chapters
D.R.E.A.M.S. Academy chapters are led by passionate students who want to bring hands-on STEM education, service, and leadership opportunities to their own schools and communities.
Chapters help bring our mission to new schools, cities, and communities by creating programs, organizing volunteers, and inspiring students to dream bigger.
Whether you are interested in design, robotics, engineering, medical science, education, community service, or all of the above, starting a chapter gives you the chance to turn your passion into action.
Ready to Lead the Dream?
If you are a student who is passionate about STEM, service, leadership, and expanding access to opportunity, we invite you to apply to become a D.R.E.A.M.S. Academy Chapter Head.
As a Chapter President, you will help organize local programs, lead outreach, build a team, and create meaningful impact through projects connected to D.R.E.A.M.S. Academy’s mission.
Our Chapters
Greater Tampa Bay Area
Chapter President
Thea Corless
"I am the President of the largest chapter of DREAMS Academy International and could not be more excited to join the fight against educational inequality."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Behram Khizzar
Chapter Advancement Head - Noah-Grace Backstrom
Build & Design Coordinator - Ty'Shon Pluguez
Session Leaders - Briya Patel, Saharsh Ramineni,
Victoria Banks, Aiden Patel, Kamzi
Oguine, Taylor Beauge-Johnson,
Kene Oguine, Anjiya Lalani
Carrollwood
Chapter President
Arian Castro
"Our team is passionate about building local momentum and creating hands-on learning opportunities right here in our community."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Diego Quintana
Chapter Secretary - Geniya McMilion
Chapter Advancement Head - Tori
Chapter Social Media Manager - Emma Torrez
Chapter Media Manager - Isabel Riordan
Citrus Park
Chapter President
Reed Dallmann
"We primarily focus on international impact by delivering virtual programming in Pakistan in direct partnership with the digital lab at Allama Iqbal Model School and College."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Aazeen Zafaranian
Chapter Advancement Head - Sarah Dost
Abuja
Chapter President
Amara Okonkwo
"Serving the nation's capital, we strive to cultivate leadership and transformative learning for young minds across the Federal Capital Territory."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Amina Yakubu
Chapter Secretary - Maryam Sanil
Chapter Advancement Head - Temilade Adebayo
Chapter Events Head - Folake Okafor
Chapter Venues & Partnerships Coordinator - Fainab Bello
Session Leaders - Yemi Alabi, Tolani Bankole
Memphis
Chapter President
Ansley Miller
"Growing up just down the road in Arlington gave me a firsthand look at the gap in regional educational resources, which drives everything our chapter does for the Mid-South."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - TBD
Chapter Advancement Head - TBD
High Point
Chapter President
Robert Nyamongo
"We are dedicated to fueling creative growth and career readiness for students across the Furniture Capital."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Chloe Nyamongo
Chapter Advancement Head - Asenath Nyamongo
Aberdeen City Region
Chapter President
Nissi Odita
"Our focus is on equipping the next generation with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving energy capital of Europe."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Nolia Odita
Chapter Advancement Head - TBD
Kano
Chapter President
Tobi Akinwale
"Our chapter is committed to honoring our rich heritage by building sustainable educational pathways for youth throughout Eastern Cameroon."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Jean-Pierre Mbarga
Chapter Advancement Head - Amina Njoya
Lagos
Chapter President
Chiamaka Adeyemi
"In the heart of Africa’s largest megacity, we channel local entrepreneurial drive into scalable learning opportunities for bright young minds."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Ngozi Anozie
Chapter Advancement Head - Aisha Danjuma
Kaduna
Chapter President
Adaeze Nwosu
"We bring together passionate mentors to foster technological literacy and critical thinking across our regional learning centers."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Ebuka Ezeani
Chapter Secretary - Faraouk Lawal
Chapter Advancement Head - Bukola Ajiayi
Greater Norwalk
Chapter President
Camila Reyes
"We work to channel the strong community spirit of North Central Ohio into life-changing educational opportunities and student empowerment."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Dante Jones
Chapter Advancement Head - Siddarth Mehta
Santa Fe
Chapter President
Elena Gomez
"Based in La Cienega, New Mexico, our leadership brings the energy of the outer suburbs into expanding educational access across the region."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Marcus Vance
Chapter Advancement Head - Priya Patel
Chapter Venues & Partnerships Coordinator - Julian Ruiz
Greater Portland
Chapter President
Chloe Lindqvist
"Operating out of Beaverton allows us to bridge local suburban tech resources directly into our broader youth empowerment initiatives."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Liam O'Connor
Chapter Advancement Head - Maya Lin
Chapter Secretary - Samara Khan
Enugu State
Chapter President
Sani Abdullahi
"In the Enugu Chapter, we believe that education should feel exciting, creative, and possible for every child, not just students with the most resources."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Segun Balogun
Chapter Advancement Head - Obiora Ibe
Aba
Chapter President
Halima Usman
“We aim to spark innovative medical science projects in southwestern Ethiopia, driven by a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in our village community.”
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Selamawit Bekele
Chapter Advancement Head - Rahel Getachew
Chapter Venues & Partnerships Coordinator - Hana Tesfaye
Session Leaders - Bethlehem Alemua, Dawit Mengistu
Detroit
Chapter President
Deona Sterling
"Hailing from Dearborn, I’m proud to connect our vibrant local community with the broader mission of driving educational equity across engineering and robotics."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Hannah Kowalaski
Chapter Advancement Head - Tyler Brooks
Atlanta
Chapter President
Nia Washington
"We are from Decatur, and our team works tirelessly to channel our town's rich culture and community spirit into expanding opportunities across the metro area."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Arthur Pendelton
Chapter Advancement Head - Jordan Mercer
Port Harcourt
Chapter President
Fatima Garba
"Our chapter focuses on opening doors for youth across the Niger Delta through modern skills training, mentorship and guest speakers."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Yusuf Mohammed
Chapter Secretary - Kunle Ogunyele
Chapter Advancement Head - Nonso Nwachukwu
Greater Philadelphia
Chapter President
Aaradhya Patel
"From our home base in King of Prussia, we bring the energy of the surrounding communities straight into expanding youth mentorship across the greater Philadelphia area."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Isha Josi
Chapter Secretary - Kavya Reddy
Chapter Advancement Head - Riya Sen
Chapter Venues & Partnerships Coordinator - Diya Iyer
Greater Wauwatosa
Chapter President
Maya Blake
"Our team channels our individual passions directly into hands-on academic lessons that focus on neurology and psychology."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Naomi Blake
Chapter Advancement Head - Mateo Santos
Pheonix
Chapter President
Jemma Dosela
"Our work centers on unlocking creative potential, using the art of design to teach students how visual problem-solving can transform their ideas into real-world solutions."
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Vice President - Ethan Kowalczyk
Chapter Advancement Head - Jasmine Wisle