Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Sarah C.
Career Field: Software Engineering
Position: Software Engineer at Microsoft
Education: BA in Computer Science - New York University
“As a recent first-gen low-income college grad, the informal mentors I found, whether they were professors, faculty, or other students who pushed me to believe in myself and helped me find resources were invaluable to my success. My goal as a mentor is to do exactly that: to empower students to realize their own resilience, strength, and goals despite sometimes having difficulty seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Joshua D.
Career Field: Computer Science
Position: Senior Product Manager-Tech
Education: BS Information Technology
“I’ve worked for Amazon for 8.5 years, over multiple roles and levels. I’ve been in customer tech support, solutions architecture, and am now a product manager. I’ve hired and mentored multiple people and find it very rewarding.”
Gibby f.
Career Field: Software Engineering
Position: Software Engineer II at Microsoft
Education: BS in Computer Science & Journalism - Northeastern University
MS in Computer Science & Engineering - University of Washington (in progress)
“My mentoring philosophy is grounded in the belief that access, guidance, and knowledge shouldn’t be a privilege. I mentor to help students build confidence and direction as they navigate an industry that can otherwise feel opaque and exclusive.”
Amber H.
Career Field: Software Engineering
Position: Software Engineer at Microsoft
Education: MS in Information and Communications Technology
“I’m a first-generation college graduate, I received an undergraduate ROTC scholarship and served in the Air Force as a software engineer prior to working as an engineer at Microsoft Research.”
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Jeff K.
Career Field: Data Analysis
Position: Data Analyst at Microsoft
Education: MBA-University of Washington
BA East Asian Studies-Standford University
“My goal in being a mentor is to give you the knowledge I wish I had when I was starting out and navigating my way through school and work”
Kathleen K.
Career Field: Engineering
Position: Manufacturing and Quality Engineer
Education: BS Materials Science and Engineering
“Being a colored woman, I embrace that I am a disruption. Disruption in markets leads to innovation and growth and my hope is that I will inspire young intellectual individuals to chase their dreams”
future k.
Career Field: Product Management
Position: Product Manager at Microsoft
Education: B.A in Cognitive Science - University of Pennsylvania, current Georgia Institute of Technology student (pursuing a Master's in Computer Science)
“I want to be a mentor because I had to navigate many challenges on my own without guidance or support. That experience taught me resilience and independence, but it also showed me how valuable mentorship can be. I want to be the support for others that I did not have, helping them feel guided, confident and less alone in their journey.”
Trang L.
Career Field: Product Management
Position: Product Marketer in Data, Analytics and AI at Databricks
Education: BS Chemistry and Sociology
Master of Business Administration MBA
Languages: English & Vietnamese
“I am a Vietnamese refugee and immigrant, when it came time to apply and attend college, I heavily relied on my college counselors and mentors. As a result, I feel passionate about supporting students in their education journeys”
Weishung L.
Career Field: Program Management
Position: Principal PM Manager at Microsoft
Education: Master of Business Administration
Languages: English & Mandarin
“I have benefitted from mentors my whole life: from life choices to career choices, and I’m grateful that I’m now in a position to give back to my community”
Lorenzo m.
Career Field: Software Engineering
Position: Software Engineer at Microsoft
Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Minor in Physics - University of Rochester
“I want to be a mentor because I value the opportunity to support and contribute to the development of future cohorts. As a first-generation Chicano, navigating both the educational and (more recently) corporate institutions was a daunting task. Through grit and perseverance, I believe I was able to acquire practical knowledge and firsthand understanding that are not always addressed through formal instruction. My goal is sharing this experience to help others better understand and navigate similar environments with greater clarity and support.”
Brennan P.
Career Field: Computer Science
Position: Former Intern and Incoming Technology Consultant at Microsoft
Education: BS Computer Science - Oregon State University, BS Political Science and International Studies - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
“Life rarely moves in a straight line, but the unexpected turns often lead to the most meaningful growth. Stay open-minded, determined, and do what you can to keep moving forward.”
Stephanie S.
Career Field: Software Engineering
Position: Research Engineering Manager at Meta
Education: Master of Computer Science University of Toronto
“I would like to have a positive impact on someone's career and especially help foster talent in under-represented communities”
Justin s.
Career Field: Product Management
Position: Senior Product Manager at Microsoft
Education: A.A.S. - Bellevue College, AA - Seattle Central College
“I benefitted greatly from having mentors throughout my career and would be honored to be such a resource to others, especially those in community college and/or first-generation college students. My career journey - from retail, to junior data analyst, to startup project manager, to big tech product manager - taught me a lot about the tech industry, and I hope sharing what I've learned can help others on their own journeys.”