BinaryHeart is an after-school club that aims to spread digital access. We collect broken or used electronic devices and repair them. Through Northwestern Settlement and other partner charities, we re-donate those devices to low-income schools. Check out the press page to see what we‘ve done!
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2022-2023
2021-2022
Student Leaders
Julia Hudson
Executive Leader
Hey, I’m Julia! I’m a senior and I’ve been with BH for four years. I focus on big-picture goals such as working with the Chicago Public Schools and club expansion, as well as optimizing our own operations. In my free time, I love to make paper.
Megan Lu
Executive Leader
Hey, I’m Megan! I’m a senior, and I’ve been with BinaryHeart for three years. During club meetings, I work on this website and on our social media accounts. Fun fact, I’ve never tried cola.
Tal Belkind
Executive Leader
Hi, I’m Tal! I’m a senior, and I’ve been with Binary Heart for a three. During club meetings, I work on teaching people new skills and solving weird, unusual problems. I specialize in desktop PCs.
Luke Tegel
Executive Leader
Hi, I'm Luke! I'm a sophomore, and I have been with BinaryHeart since freshman year! During club meetings, I help other members and fix computers. I also work on BinaryHeart's future endeavours. I specialize in laptops.
See past student leaders.
Club Sponsors
Ms. Caruthers
I am one of the lead sponsors of BinaryHeart, and have been involved with this unique club for almost one year. I love the mission of BinaryHeart Club and it’s an honor to support students carry out this club’s charitable mission. I’ve worked in IT for over 20 years functioning in various roles. I’ve worked at New Trier for three years in the Technology Department.
