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Alyssa is a second-year medical student at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, and is thrilled to join the Fall 2024 Intro to Data Analytics cohort. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University and has a strong interest in neurosurgery and neuroscience research. Alyssa aims to explore how technology and data analytics can intersect with neurosurgery, enhancing her understanding of the field. She believes data analytics and software engineering are valuable across all professions and looks forward to applying these skills in her future career. Outside of her studies, Alyssa enjoys discovering new restaurants in NYC and spending time with her family and her Samoyed, Ella.
Aleah (they/them) graduated from Pomona College in 2024 with a degree in religious studies and gender and sexuality. Their interest in technology began after taking a class called “Coding Poetry,” where they learned to create interactive poems using p5.js. Aleah is particularly drawn to creative coding and the intersections between art and technology. In their free time, they enjoy baking, reading graphic novels, and watching cartoons.
Hi! My name is Aaliyah, I am from Newark, NJ. I graduated college with a Bachelors degree and majored in Graphic Design and Business. I have multiple hobbies including, drawing, painting, crocheting, anything that is creative, I love it! I became interested when I was introduced to tech by my cousin in law, I wasn’t at first but once he informed me of front end, I then became intrigued.
My name is Chaya, and I’m from Boston. I am an African American and Jamaican woman. Before entering my current program, my only tech background was an introductory IT course I took after choosing IT as my major in college at UMass Boston. Through this program and my current classes, I’m diving deeper into the tech world and discovering new aspects of the field. While I’m still exploring specific career paths, I’m sure I want to merge my people skills with a tech career, ideally one that blends technology with community impact or user-centered solutions.
I graduated from UC San Diego in 2022 with a degree in Global Health and a minor in Urban Studies and Planning. In my free time, I like to hang out with friends or volunteer in my community. I am interested in exploring how we can use UX/UI to design websites for use in the healthcare and public health fields that improve the patient experience and effectively convey information and resources to its website audience.
Hesper (they/she) is from East Los Angeles, California but their family moved to Dallas, Texas a few years ago. They currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts and have been adoring the change of seasons! During her time in college she conducted research on insects (doing so replaced her ick of bugs with a great fondness and curiosity instead) and was proactive in the Biology Department’s inclusivity initiatives. Some of their favorite pastimes include reading, crafting, watching tv shows, and exploring ethereal places in nature! As a first generation, low income student and progeny of Vietnamese refugees, they’re deeply passionate about health equity and supporting marginalized people. She’s still figuring out where her next step in life will take her, but hopes to utilize their background and the skills developed at G{Code} to address health inequities from a social justice lens. Advancements in technology often neglects or actively harms vulnerable communities, so bridging the gaps in tech, healthcare, and vulnerable populations is intrinsic to their future aspirations.
I am an innovative and forward-thinking Project Manager with over 8 years of experience across diverse sectors such as financial services, education, healthcare, and consultancy start-ups. I have a strong interest in process improvement, storytelling/marketing, and strategy optimization. I am fortunate to be in a field focused on driving impact and creating lasting value, and I am passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that make a difference. My career is guided by a commitment to continuous learning and growing as a leader in project and product management. I am committed to continuous learning, with a focus on developing my skills in product management, UX/UI design, and data analytics. As I aim to further my career, I look forward to expanding my expertise with a long-term goal of becoming a Director in the field.
