Meet the Team
We come from diverse industry backgrounds, with experiences from:
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Annette Nguyen
Co-Chief Executive Officer | Founder
Strategic Partnerships Manager @ Viant Technology | LinkedInAnnette is based in Los Angeles, California and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Management from University of California, Irvine. She is passionate about mentoring early career professionals and empowering the next generation of future leaders. Outside of her 9-5, Annette loves to travel, explore new food spots, and play pickleball!
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Cindy Xie
Co-Chief Executive Officer
M&A Consultant @ Deloitte | LinkedInCindy is based in Toronto, Canada, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University. She combines her experiences serving as Editor-in-Chief at the Queen’s Business Review, in Strategy at CIBC, and advising on large-scale transactions as a Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant at Deloitte to drive meaningful impact at the intersection of business and equality. Beyond work, she enjoys reading, yoga, playing tennis, and solo traveling.
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Tierra D'Andrea
Chief Marketing Officer
Admin Assistant & Events Coordinator @ Barrio Glassworks | LinkedInTierra is based in San Diego, California and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Marketing concentration at California State University, Fullerton. She is passionate about bringing awareness to the struggles of mental health, especially in our generation. Tierra loves to travel, especially to the city of New York, plus enjoy a nice cup of coffee. She chases her passion for bringing creative content to life and making each person laugh.
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Sabelle Huang
Chief Operating Officer | Founding Member
CS @ Illinois | Software Engineer | LinkedInSabelle is from Orange County, California and has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A software engineer by trade, she is passionate about using technology for social good and empowering others to develop code literacy. Outside of work, you can find her visiting art museums, trying new restaurants with friends, and making a salad or matcha latte.
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Sarah Bowens
Chief Events Officer
Project Manager & Freelance Event Coordinator | LinkedInSarah Bowens is from Los Angeles, California, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) with a minor in Performance Science from the University of Southern California. Passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences, Sarah thrives on bringing visions to life through thoughtful event design and meticulous planning. In her free time, you can find Sarah watching new movies, staying active, or making memories with her husband and loved ones.
external counsel
Program Development
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Shannon Nguyen
Program Director - Fellowship
Program Manager @ Flatiron Health | LinkedIn -
Shreya Nimbali
Program Manager - Fellowship
Data Engineer @ Amazon | LinkedIn -
Sweeha Panwar
Program Manager
Development Manager @ Pratham USA | LinkedIn -
Andrea Aragon
Program Coordinator - Fellowship
Business Honors & Finance Student @ University of Texas at Austin | LinkedIn -
Zaina Siddiqi
Program Coordinator - Fellowship
Finance, Core Texts & Ideas, Wealth Management Student @ University of Texas at Austin | LinkedIn -
Katie Diep
Program Coordinator - Workshops
Marketing Associate @ Trafera | LinkedIn -
Shireen Katyal
Research Analyst
Economics Student @ UC Santa Barbara | LinkedIn -
Aliza Zaman
Research Analyst
Corporate Strategy @ Capital One | LinkedIn -
Zuri Angeles
Program Manager - Community (Mentorship)
Operations Manager @ Halcyon Dermatology | LinkedIn
marketing
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Emily Hackett
Social Media Manager
Social Media and Mobile Marketing Graduate from Pace University | LinkedIn -
Sandy Huynh
Social Media Manager
Digital Marketing Coordinator @ BLVK Holdings | LinkedIn -
Michelle Le
Social Media Manager
Social Media and Public Relations Associate @ Frankie Rose Cosmetics | LinkedIn -
Rafiah Tarannum
Social Media Manager
Social Media Assistant @ Queer Voices NYC | LinkedIn -
Vi Nguyen
Social Media Manager - Graphics
Marketing Manager @ Winn Financial | LinkedIn
Strategy & Growth
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Aarati Cohly
Outreach Director
MBA Graduate @ Wharton | LinkedIn -
Angélica Bolaños
Community Manager
Senior Business Systems Analyst @ PNC Bank | LinkedIn -
Irina Sakharova
Corporate Partnerships & Community Manager
Consulting Analyst @ Accenture | LinkedIn -
Geraldine Gustave
Fundraising Coordinator
Columbia Clinical Psychology Post Bacc Graduate | LinkedIn -
Zerlinda Lee
Outreach Coordinator - Corporate Partnerships
Partnerships Coordinator @ Asians in Animation | LinkedIn -
Keyra Palacios
Fundraising Coordinator
Economics Student from UT Austin, Management Intern @ Capital One | LinkedIn
Writers
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Sherdell Baker
Editor in Chief
Strategy Fellow @Taylor & Freelance Writer | LinkedIn -
Tyerra Drake
Newsletter Manager
Journalist & Media Relations Specialist | LinkedIn -
Rose Esfandiari
Writer
Aspiring J.D. Candidate & Freelance Writer @ IPWatchdog | LinkedIn -
Naya Joseph
Writer
Travel Advisor @ Fora | LinkedIn -
Seema Khan
Writer
Computer Science Graduate @ University of Illinois - Chicago | LinkedIn -
Haley Mitchell
Writer
Communications Specialist @ Viant Technology | LinkedIn
Events & Outreach
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Zuri Angeles
Events Lead - OC
Operations Manager @ Halcyon Dermatology | LinkedIn -
Michelle Chiu
Events Lead - NYC
Lead Designer & VC Fellow | LinkedIn -
Katie Diep
Events Lead - SF
Marketing Associate @ Trafera | LinkedIn -
Sadia Oladipupo
Events Lead - LA
Media Relations Coordinator @ Disney | LinkedIn -
Jennifer Chen
Events Coordinator - SF
Computer Science Student @McGill | LinkedIn -
Melody Garcia
Events Coordinator - LA
International Business Student @ UC San Diego | LinkedIn -
Jayla Johnson
Events Coordinator - NYC
Creative Strategist | LinkedIn -
Crystal Kwon
Events Coordinator - LA
Student @ UCSD | LinkedIn -
Neli Rashkova
Events Coordinator - NYC
Digital Marketing | LinkedIn -
Bianca Tucker
Events Coordinator - LA
Head of People & Engagement @ 9 Dots CS Education NPO | LinkedIn -
KK Vaughn
Events Coordinator - Dallas
Technical Recruiter @ Amazon Web Services | LinkedIn -
Katie Zhang
Events Coordinator - SF
Client Service Associate @ Guidepoint | LinkedIn