Why Us
The Treobytes Mission
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Imagine Education Without Limits
Imagine Education without limits or Re-imagine the future
Our Mission
Through transformative learning experiences, Treobytes bridges the gap between traditional education and industry-based knowledge. We ensure every student is not only education-ready but future-ready.
Disrupt
We challenge outdated education models by designing real-world learning experiences—project-based, career-focused, and built for the modern workforce.
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Empower
We equip youth—especially those from underserved communities—with tools, mentorship, and skills in coding, robotics, and design thinking to own their futures.
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Innovate
We unite education and industry so students gain emerging tech access, workforce credentials, and the soft skills needed for lifelong success.
Treobytes' mission-driven approach ensures students are education-ready and future-ready. We’re building not just careers, but also confidence, access, and generational change.
Our Journey
Our Journey
The Beginning
Treobytes was founded in 2014 in the home office of its founder, driven by a simple but powerful belief: every student deserves access to meaningful, future-ready STEM learning. What began as small, hands-on learning experiences quickly revealed a deeper gap between traditional education and the skills students needed to thrive in real-world careers.
Early Programs & Proof of Concept
Treobytes launched its first after-school and community-based STEM programs, focusing on hands-on learning, problem-solving, and real-world application. Early success confirmed that students—especially those from historically underserved communities—learn best when STEM is tangible, relevant, and connected to industry.
Expansion into Schools & Districts
Programs expanded into school partnerships across San Diego County. Treobytes began supporting teachers with curriculum, tools, and professional learning while refining its approach around competency, not just completion.
Curriculum Development & Product Innovation
With thousands of students served annually, Treobytes sharpened its focus on workforce readiness—introducing industry-based learning, technical vocabulary, and project presentations modeled after real engineering and tech environments. Programs increasingly emphasized persistence, iteration, and applied problem-solving.
Scaling Impact & Workforce Alignment
With thousands of students served annually, Treobytes sharpened its focus on workforce readiness—introducing industry-based learning, technical vocabulary, and project presentations modeled after real engineering and tech environments. Programs increasingly emphasized persistence, iteration, and applied problem-solving.
From Exposure to Pathways
Treobytes surpassed 40,000 students served across more than a decade of work. The organization expanded into structured pathways—after-school programs, summer enrichment camps, Scholars programs, and focus groups—bridging K–12 education with college and career trajectories in engineering, IT, computer science, and emerging technologies.
Re-Engineering Education
Treobytes surpassed 40,000 students served across more than a decade of work. The organization expanded into structured pathways—after-school programs, summer enrichment camps, Scholars programs, and focus groups—bridging K–12 education with college and career trajectories in engineering, IT, computer science, and emerging technologies.
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"TREO"bytes Model
Where the trio of Community, Education, and Industry converge to Re-Engineer Learning. A collaborative, future-focused learning ecosystem that unites community, schools, and industry to deliver experiential, personalized, and industry-aligned education - ensuring students develop the academic, technical, and transferable skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce.
Education Beyond the Classroom
TREO represents a connected learning ecosystem where education extends beyond the classroom. By integrating community partnerships, academic institutions, and industry leaders, students engage in applied learning that is relevant, rigorous, and directly tied to real-world opportunities.
The Team
Ava Mason
Ava started Treobytes in 2014, to not just expose girls and underrepresented youth to STEM but to develop levels of competency to prepare students for vocational opportunities and college in any STEM discipline.
Antoine Serrano
With a background in Aerospace Engineering (BS) and a Business Minor from the University of California San Diego, Antoine strives to bring engaging curriculum and new technologies to all students, showing them that anyone can love STEM.
Lauren Wisniewski
Lauren holds degrees in Biological Sciences and Education from Truman State University with coursework integrated from University of Wyoming. She develops and delivers STEM programs, trains staff, and builds community partnerships to create engaging educational experiences.
Sophia Bjerk
With a background in elementary education from the University of San Diego, Sophia is responsible for materials, logistics, and her operations staff as she provides each program what they need and the resources to succeed.
Jeremy Joseph
Jeremy holds a degree in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. He works towards connecting Treobytes and its STEM programs & products with the San Diego community.
Sarai Gomez
Currently pursuing a degree in Film, Journalism, and Media Production at SDCCD, Sarai amplifies Treobytes’ mission through compelling content, social media, and multimedia campaigns.
Vi Ellis
Vi develops, maintains, and updates STEM products & curriculum which are used in Treobytes' programs.
George Waltz
George leads the product development efforts to create, develop, troubleshoot, maintain, and update products used in Treobytes' programs and offered to families & schools.
Build What’s Next.
Teach What Matters.
At Treobytes, we don’t just deliver programs—we re-engineer education. Our team is made up of leaders, builders, educators, engineers, and innovators who believe knowledge is most powerful when it’s shared.
STEM Facilitator (North County San Diego)
As a Treobytes Facilitator, you'll lead hands-on, project-based learning experiences that bring industry-relevant skills to life for 3rd–12th grade students. Every day looks a little different — one moment you're guiding a group through an engineering build, the next you're helping a student troubleshoot their first 3D design or analyze real-world data. You'll be more than a teacher — you'll be a mentor, a role model, and proof to your students that STEM is for everyone.
STEM Facilitator (Central San Diego)
Are you a college student or recent STEM graduate who loves inspiring kids and making science come alive? Treobytes is looking for enthusiastic, passionate STEM Facilitators to join our growing team! Treobytes Facilitator positions are part of the “Treo” providing a consistent presence in the experience of each Treobytes camp participant.
STEM Facilitator (South County San Diego)
Passionate about working with and having an impact on kids? Interested in education and project-based? Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level in an amazingly fun after-school and summer camp job? Treobytes is looking for enthusiastic, passionate STEM Facilitators to join our growing team! Treobytes Facilitator positions are part of the “Treo,” providing a consistent presence in each Treobytes camp participant's experience.
Camp Operations Assistant
As a Camp Operations Assistant, you'll be the engine that keeps camp running. From organizing materials and setting up activity stations to supporting staff and making sure every camper's need is met — your work directly shapes the camp experience. This role is perfect for a college student looking to build real-world experience in program coordination, logistics, and team operations in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
STEM Camp Site Lead
As a Site Lead, you'll be the connective tissue between Treobytes' vision and what actually happens on the ground every day. You'll support and coach a team of STEM Facilitators, keep daily operations running smoothly, and serve as the first point of contact for student behavior and staff needs — all while reporting directly to the Assistant Director.
