Bright Minds Scholars is a high-school led tutoring organization, aiming to educate aspiring students in biology. We hope to foster our students’ love for biology and STEM through meticulously curated curriculum and lessons, and prepare them for the levels of education they want to pursue.
About Us
Our Founders
Saket is a rising junior passionate about biology. He has earned multiple medals in Science Olympiad at the state and regional levels in events like Anatomy & Physiology, Disease Detectives, and Microbe Mission. He placed 2nd in the 2025 Washington State Brain Bee and received Honorable Mentions in both the United States Medicine and Disease Olympiad and the United States Biology Olympiad. Outside academics, Saket enjoys playing badminton and basketball with friends.
Sarah Samanta is a driven student with a strong passion for biology and medicine. She scored a 5 on the AP Biology exam and is the current state champion in entomology through Science Olympiad. In her free time, Sarah practices taekwondo and paints. She’s excited to tutor AP Biology because she knows how challenging it can be at first and wants to help other students fall in love with the subject.
Meha Shrestha is a current junior in high school who is a firm believer that with the right education, every student can succeed. She has cemented this belief after she self-studied to earn a 5 on the AP Biology test, and she is excited to bring her skills and knowledge to Bright Minds Scholars. Outside of tutoring, Meha is an avid cross country and track athlete. She is also in Science Olympiad, and has placed numerous times in competitions, with her specialty being in entomology (the study of insects!).
Omkar Phadnis is a Junior at Redmond High School, and holds a deep passion for biology. He has a deep interest in research, and at the Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair, he won first place in the Biomedical Science and Engineering category, and was a fair finalist. At the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair, he won a first place award as well. Additionally, in the USA Biology Olympiad, he won a National Honorable Mention. Outside of academics, Omkar loves to play sports such as volleyball and basketball.