Email us: kindlingneuro@gmail.com
About Us
We’re a charitable organization based in Bentonville, AR, sparking curiosity about neuroscience for everyone, especially kids, teens, and young minds eager to explore the brain and cutting-edge tech.
Our mission is to make neuroscience exciting, accessible, and interactive through fun posts, hands-on workshops, and virtual events
Meet the Founders

Co-Founder
Fernanda Contreras
Fernanda Contreras, vice president and co-founder of Kindling Neuro, is a junior at Bentonville High School with a strong passion for psychology and neuroscience with a long term goal of becoming a pediatric psychiatrist. Through Kindling Neuro, she hopes to make brain science engagement more engaging and accessible for students who share a similar passion.

Co-Founder
Kaylee Zhao
Kaylee Zhao, President and Co-Founder of Kindling Neuro, is a junior at Bentonville High School with a strong passion for neuroscience and a long-term goal of becoming a neurosurgeon. Through Kindling Neuro, she aims to make neuroscience accessible and meaningful to everyone by fostering curiosity and awareness.

Co-Founder
Mina Saka
Mina Saka, vice president and co-founder of Kindling Neuro, is a sophomore at Bentonville High School that enjoys learning about psychology and hopes to pursue a career in psychiatry. Through Kindling Neuro, Mina works to educate and connect students interested in neuroscience through impactful events and opportunites.
