Our Team Philosophy
At The RoboHub, BUILD is more than a word. It reflects what we help children do every day, and how we expect ourselves to work as a team.
B – Bring your best to every child
U – Uphold your commitments
I – Improve The RoboHub Way
L – Lead with Respect
D – Deliver trust every day
Come BUILD The RoboHub Way
We Build Robots.
We Build Futures.
Our Vision
The Robo Hub seeks to create a world-class robotics community center serving local families.
Of course we’ve got robots. We’ve got LEGO® technologies, drones, interactive games, 3D printers, laser cutters, and other maker equipment. We’re digital and analog. We love to learn, teach, explore, and play.
Above all, we’ve got an amazing team and we’re building a community of kids, parents, educators, artists, technologists, and entrepreneurs, starting with our most important audience: kids and parents.
Meet the team
Xin Liu
Founder
Xin Liu is a Mom of 4, a robotics engineer, and an investor with a particular passion for robotics companies. Xin founded The Robo Hub with the vision of using robotics to connect local communities as well as creating a place where kids can enjoy fun and productive activities. “Moms are all heroes. Let’s work together, do something cool for our kids, and make life easier and happier!”
Leonid Tunik
Chief Strategy Officer
Leonid brings his experience as the founder of Empow Studios, the largest STEM enrichment program in Massachusetts, and an entire career of building educational software products for K-12 and higher-ed organizations. He holds an MBA from Boston University.
Siyuan Fan
Senior Program Manager
Siyuan Fan holds a Master’s degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard Graduate School of Education and brings nearly a decade of experience in STEM education, early education, LEGO education, and summer camps. As part of The Robo Hub Summer Camp leadership team, she is excited to support inspiring teachers and create a joyful, creative learning environment where campers experience “the sparks coming from inspiring ideas.”
Alex Manthous
Program Manager
Alex is a University of Michigan graduate with a degree in mathematics. He has been involved in education initiatives and tutoring for 8 years now. At the Robo Hub, he is the Program Manager, as well as the First Lego League Coach. He brings a combination of STEM and education that students and parents alike desire to get out of the Robo Hub!
Jeffrey Pena
Manager of Community Engagement
Jeffrey is a dynamic marketing and sales professional known for creating compelling strategies that drive measurable growth. With a strong blend of creative marketing and data-driven insight, Jeffrey consistently elevates brand visibility and customer engagement. His ability to build relationships with customers is what makes him a great fit for our mission here at The Robo Hub.
Matthew Gerber
Robotics Teacher and Website Manager
Coming from a background in Computer Science, Matt is currently a graduate student at Northeastern U. studying Interactive Design, with a particular interest in how computers and technology can impact education. He teaches Scratch Coding and App Design at The RoboHub. He loves going to the movies, playing video games, and cooking in his free time!
Gayane Ghumashyan-Nelson
Training System Development Manager
Gayane leads the Training System Development strategy at The RoboHub. She designs training systems that help technologists, engineers, and robotics and AI specialists transition into teaching roles for children. With a Master’s degree in Linguistics and a strong background in education, pedagogy, and organizational management, Gayane brings experience in building learning environments and leading programs in education, STEM, art, and entrepreneurship.
Christine Felt
Robotics Teacher
Christine Felt holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Simmons University, with minors in Data Science and Mathematics. With experience teaching STEM at The Robo Hub, Empow, and as a teaching assistant, she enjoys helping students explore programming and understand how everyday technology works. At The Robo Hub, Christine hopes campers leave with greater curiosity, confidence, and understanding of the technology around them.
Alberto Chavez
Robotics Teacher
Alberto Chavez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from UMass Lowell and has experience as an after-school teacher at The Robo Hub. He enjoys science, math, and technology, and he hopes to help campers build strong technical skills while growing their curiosity and confidence this summer.
Connor Coye
Summer Camp Instructor
Connor Coye is an experienced Robo Hub teacher with a strong background in electrical engineering, robotics, and hands-on STEM education. He enjoys helping students explore real engineering through classes like Drones and Rockets, where they design, build, test, and see their ideas come to life. Connor hopes campers remember that failure is not a bad thing—it is a chance to learn, improve, and try again.
Jason Leung
Robotics Teacher
Jason Leung is a Lead Teacher at The Robo Hub with a background in cognitive neuroscience, middle school math and science education, and data science. He earned his degree from Brown University and recently completed his Master’s in Data Science at Northeastern University. Jason is excited to teach App Inventor with AI and help students explore new technologies with curiosity, confidence, and creativity.
Engels Ady
Robotics Teacher
Engels has deep experience teaching and coaching robotics competition teams, teaching engineering at the MIT Museum and Pioneer Charter School of Science, and Vinci STEAM, a world champion in VEX competitions. Engles holds BS in Mathematics from UMass Amherst.
Quinn Doyle
Summer Camp Instructor
Quinn Doyle is a recent Computer Science graduate from the University of Vermont with nearly seven years of teaching experience. His passion for robotics began with LEGO robotics kits and Raspberry Pi projects, and he enjoys helping students explore coding, algorithms, and robotics. At The Robo Hub, Quinn hopes every camper leaves knowing that anyone can learn robotics.
Sofia Handzy
Summer Camp Instructor
Sofia Handzy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s degree in Robotics from Northeastern University. With experience teaching STEM and seven years as a summer camp counselor, she brings creativity, energy, and engineering knowledge to The Robo Hub. Sofia hopes to help campers explore their passion for engineering and bring their imagination to life.
Devasya Nepal
Summer Camp Instructor
Devasya Nepal is a rising junior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, majoring in Aerospace Engineering. With experience in robotics, tutoring, camp counseling, and curriculum development, he brings creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning into the classroom. At The Robo Hub, Devasya hopes every camper leaves feeling confident, inspired, and proud to say, “I built that.”
Cody Coye
Summer Camp Instructor
Cody Coye is a Tufts University student pursuing a degree in Biochemistry and Biopsychology. With experience peer-tutoring math and science, and over a decade of karate training as a Black Belt, Cody brings patience, focus, and encouragement to the classroom. At The Robo Hub, he hopes to help campers build creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills while learning to always try their best.
Zerom Berhane
Summer Camp Instructor
Zerom Berhane brings more than 25 years of experience teaching math and science, along with an Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is passionate about helping students see math as a universal language connected to the world around them. At The Robo Hub, Zerom hopes campers discover how math comes alive through hands-on learning, creativity, and VEX Robotics.
Kieran McDaniel
Summer Camp Instructor
Kieran McDaniel is a rising senior at Harvard University studying Electrical Engineering. With experience in VEX Robotics, summer camp teaching, and hands-on engineering projects, he brings creativity and technical curiosity to The Robo Hub. Kieran hopes campers leave with new skills, confidence, and inspiration to build their own projects at The Robo Hub and beyond.
Lincoln Boswell
Summer Camp Instructor
Lincoln Boswell is a graduating senior from Malden High School and an incoming freshman at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. With experience mentoring FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST LEGO League students, tutoring math, chemistry, and music, and building robots with his FRC team, Lincoln brings energy and curiosity to The Robo Hub. He hopes campers learn to love STEM and robotics as much as he does.
Blien Berhane
Summer Camp Instructor
Blien Berhane is a rising junior at the University of Massachusetts Boston, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Economics. She has been coding since elementary school and enjoys exploring computer hardware, engineering, math, and creative technology. At The Robo Hub Summer Camp, Blien hopes to help campers discover the exciting world of robotics and coding while building confidence in problem-solving and creativity.
Emily Xuyou Wang
Summer Camp Instructor
Emily Xuyou Wang is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University. She co-led a hands-on supplemental course at Cornell and served as a peer tutor for foundational engineering courses. Emily is passionate about creative, accessible STEM learning. She helped design braille coding blocks for students with visual impairments, the project recently won second place in a student design competition.
Casey Vue
Software Engineer & Party Manager
Casey brings a friendly, approachable, and open personality to every project and team interaction. He seamlessly blends technical expertise with a passion for community engagement. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and AI technology, Casey aspires to be a driving force in the rapidly growing AI and robotics industry. His long-term vision focuses on developing autonomous robots deployed globally to assist and support individuals in enhancing their everyday lives.
Angel Romero Morales
Party Host
Angel is an Electrical and Computer Engineering student at Northeastern University who enjoys robotics, technology, and teaching. Through engineering projects, summer camps and mentoring experiences, he has developed a passion for hands-on learning. Angel looks forward to creating fun and engaging experiences and every birthday party.
Elizabeth Martinez
Party Host
Elizabeth is a Mechanical Engineering student at Northeastern University with experience teaching robotics and STEM to students of all ages. She is a former FIRST Robotics team president, has interned at NASA and teaches 3D Modeling at her University. Elizabeth brings real-world engineering experience to The Robo Hub, creating fun and hands-on activities that inspires creativity and confidence.
Lorenzo Finch Jr.
Party Host
Lorenzo is currently attending MassBay Community College as he works toward earning his teaching license. He is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people by supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth while creating an encouraging environment where every child can thrive. Lorenzo brings an energetic and enthusiastic personality to every event he participates in.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: make robotics, AI, and creative technology accessible and exciting for every child. In our state-of-the-art facility, young inventors work with professional-grade tools and technologies, guided by expert instructors with real-world tech experience.
What Sets Us Apart:
Advanced technology including LEGO® robotics, drones, and AI tools
Professional maker equipment: 3D printers, laser cutters, and programming platforms
Expert instructors from the tech industry
Project-based learning that mirrors real innovation practices
A community of tech families, educators, and innovators
We’re more than a makerspace – we’re where the next generation of tech leaders, creators, and problem-solvers begins their journey. Join us in inspiring young minds through the power of hands-on technology exploration.
Learning
- Expert Instructors: Our educators have degrees in Education, Engineering, Computer Science, and Developmental Psychology and years of teaching experience.
- Balanced Screen Time: We incorporate plenty of off-screen project and learning time in our programs.
Creativity
- Arts: Our classes empower students to turn their imaginative ideas into tangible creations.
- Technology: With state-of-the-art laser cutter, 3D printers, and other maker tools, every child can make something they’re proud to take home.
Connections
- Collaboration: Our programs help students build essential social and teamwork muscles through group projects and friendly competitions.
- Showcases: At the end of every program we celebrate achievements by providing our students with a space to share their ideas and experiences.
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Xin Liu
Founder
Serial entrepreneur Xin Liu founded The Robo Hub with the aspiration to build a community center focused on technology and social connection.
With a passion for bringing people together, in conjunction with her investing experience, Xin has successfully helped start over 30 companies. Within the investment industry, Xin is the founder and current President of InTeahouse, a global network of investors, government officials, and other stakeholders in China, US, Germany, Israel, and beyond. InTeahouse has hosted more than 500 companies at industry-specific Summits focused on AI, life sciences, fintech, and other innovation topics across the world.
Xin currently resides in Belmont, MA. Xin attended the University of Science and Technology in Beijing, China where she received a degree in engineering followed by a dual E.M.B.A. degree in Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, China, and the University of Texas at Arlington. Xin loves spending time with her four children, traveling, and trying new foods. She also enjoys running, sports and is a big fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Deborah Rose
Founder
Deb brings more than 30 years of leadership and management to InTeahouse and Boston Tech Initiative (BTI). She serves both as our Director of Operations and Communications and as the FIRST® Tech Challenge Delivery Partner.
Prior to joining InTeahouse and BTI, Deb served as the Director of Operations Support for FIRST®, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. In her role Deb was responsible for overseeing the internal and external customer functions, setting strategic goals for her department, providing key Voice of Customer insights to leadership, and providing project management support to the FIRST family of programs, (FIRST® Robotics Competition, FIRST ®Tech Challenge, FIRST® Lego® League). Deb and her team supported FIRST events and customers worldwide, which by 2019 grew to over 600K youth, 70K teams, and 3,700 events. Through her 19-year tenure at FIRST Deb has gained deep and broad knowledge of FIRST, its programs and participants, the mission and vision, and brings this to her current role as FIRST Tech Challenge Partner. Deb is passionate about engaging youth in robotics and STEM-related activities, promoting collaborative, diverse and inclusive environments, and working closely with coaches, mentors, schools and youth-serving organizations to grow participation and serve their needs.
Deb hails from Wellesley, MA, and is a graduate of Wellesley High School. She attended Wheaton College in Norton, MA, where she received her B.A. in Physics. Her hobbies include martial arts, playing the piano, surfing, and ‘All Things Blockchain Technology.’ Deb speaks conversational French and is learning Korean.
Hyuk-Jeen Suh
Strategic Director
Hyuk-Jeen Suh is the General Partner of SkyRiver Ventures, a deep tech-focused cross-border venture capital fund investing in frontier technology companies in North America and Asia. He brings over 25 years of experience in the consumer electronics, biotech, finance, and semiconductor industries.
Prior to SkyRiver Ventures, Hyuk-Jeen created and was the head of Samsung Ventures America’s east coast office, leading investments across many industries. Before joining Samsung Ventures, Hyuk-Jeen worked at J.P. Morgan investment banking in the Technology, Media, and Telecom group. Prior to J.P. Morgan, he was the global senior business development and marketing manager at MEMSIC, a semiconductor startup with clients in the automobile and consumer electronics industry. He led the global marketing strategy which contributed to the successful IPO of MEMSIC. Prior to joining MEMSIC, Hyuk-Jeen was a senior research engineer at Sequenom, a biotech startup. He conducted research on DNA biochips and high-throughput bio instruments. He began his career at Intel Corporation as a process engineer, leading yield improvement projects for the Pentium microprocessor.
Hyuk-Jeen advises startup companies and is a mentor at various startup accelerators in the U.S., Canada, and Asia. He is a guest speaker at universities including Harvard University, Yale University, and MIT. He serves as investor advisor to Yale University’s Office of Cooperative Research, startup mentor for the Blackstone Launchpad at Cornell University, and venture mentor at Northeastern University.
Hyuk-Jeen earned his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his MBA from Yale School of Management. He holds a BS in mechanical engineering, BA in economics, and ME in electrical engineering, all from Cornell University.
Matt Segil
Center Director
Veteran Math and Science educator Matt Segil serves as The Robo Hub’s Director. He is responsible for managing operations, developing course content, and teaching classes.
Matt earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Vermont and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston University. Matt is a Teach For America alumnus and holds teaching licenses in both middle school Mathematics and General Science
In addition to his work as an educator, Matt is a certified volunteer mediator with the MA Judicial Courts. He also founded and runs programming for the Boston-based interfaith group Bread Breakers. Matt has been nationally recognized for his interfaith leadership and has been invited to speak with both Interfaith America and the U.S. Department of Education.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, music, and being outdoors.
Rick Martin
Program Director
Rick Martin is a seasoned artist, engineer, and educator with over 10 years of experience in K-12 education. As the Art, Music, and Technology Director at Archbishop Williams, he oversaw a comprehensive art curriculum, taught CAD and programming, coached robotics teams, and designed theater sets. Rick also served as the Summer Program Coordinator, creating an enriching environment for students during break.
Beyond education, Rick is a dedicated advocate for community service, leading student groups in impactful projects worldwide. His multifaceted approach to education, blending art, technology, and community engagement, reflects a commitment to preparing students for a well-rounded future.
Noah Fisher
Curriculum Developer
Noah went to MIT!