Meet the organizing committee

The people behind the JCMT. Tap a name to read more.

Faculty sponsor

Kristin HartlandFaculty Sponsor

• PhD in Mathematics Education - MTSU
• Masters in Mathematics- UMASS Lowell
• Bachelor in Science in Mathematics, Minors in Physics & Secondary Education - UTEP
• Avid Bowler for 26+ years, National Competitor
• JCHS Head Bowling Coach
• 2 Children, 1 at James Clemens HS and 1 at Liberty MS

Directors

Jeffrey DuanDirector

• Sophomore at James Clemens High School
• Enjoys playing piano
• 1-time American Invitational Mathematics Examination qualifier
• 1-time National MATHCOUNTS qualifier

Eddie WenDirector

• Sophomore at James Clemens High School
• Enjoys watching anime and playing anime music
• Has participated in math tournaments since 3rd grade
• 2x Alabama State MATHCOUNTS Participant
• Avid tennis player for 4-5 years and varsity State qualifier

Problem writers

Kriti AkarapuProblem Writer

• Freshman at James Clemens High School
• Has participated in math tournaments since 3rd grade
• 2x Alabama State MATHCOUNTS Participant
• Enjoys music and singing
• Loves reading, anime, dancing, goofing around, and watching movies

Harshtha ChanderProblem Writer

• Sophomore at James Clemens High School
• Has participated in math tournaments since 3rd grade
• 2024 AMC 8 Honor Roll
• 2025 Alabama Statewide Math Contest 1st Place in Geometry
• Avid Indian Classical Dancer for around 6 years
• Enjoys reading and listening to music

Laya GowderProblem Writer

• Sophomore at James Clemens High School
• Participated in Math Tournaments since 3rd grade
• Avid dancer for more than 10 years
• Loves art and fashion
• 2024 James Clemens Math Tournament 4th Place
• James Clemens Math Tournament Member for 2 years

Heidi LeonardProblem Writer

• Sophomore at James Clemens High School
• Has participated in math tournaments since 8th grade
• She loves reading, snow skiing, travel, and biology
• Placed in local math competitions as both a middle and high school student

Jonah YangProblem Writer

• Sophomore at James Clemens High School
• 1x Alabama State MATHCOUNTS qualifier
• Likes math, computer science, anime, and tennis
• Has been playing piano for 8 years

Alumni

Erik WuFounder

• Stanford Class of 2029
• Participated in Math Tournaments since 2nd grade
• Avid Tennis Player for around 2 - 3 years
• Loves playing piano and Korean pop music
• 3x American Invitational Mathematics Examination Qualifier
• 3rd Place Alabama Statewide High School Math Competition

Neyan SezhianCo-Founder

• Cornell Class of 2029
• Participated in Math Tournaments since 1st grade
• Avid Golf Player for around 6 years
• Loves playing piano and going to the gym
• 2x American Invitational Mathematics Examination Qualifier
• Nickname is Nyan, the flying toaster pastry cat

Vineet VadrevuFormer Problem Writer

• Junior at James Clemens High School
• 3 years of competitive math team experience
• 5 years of experience playing flute
• Enjoys playing Badminton
• AMC 10 Participant and 2 year Beast Academy instructor