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.”
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”
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”
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”