Meet our Mentors.
At the heart of our team are our mentors. Each of our mentors is personally selected for her expertise and teaching experience, as well as her commitment to our mission. Our mentors seek to inspire the next generation of girls as they embark on their journey in computer science.
Significant teaching experience and expertise
experienced
Excitement that jumps through the screen
Passionate
Commitment to inspiring young girls to pursue their goals
empowering
Diverse team of mentors so that everyone feels included
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elena
I’m from Tokyo, Japan, and am currently pursuing a BS and MS in Computer Science at Stanford. I’m very interested in climate tech, and in particular, the applications of tech in sustainable agricultural practices. I’ve been a teaching assistant for introductory CS classes at Stanford, and I also have experience teaching to Title 1 high school students through a Stanford Digital Education program. In my free time I love to be active outdoors and I’m currently training for an Ironman!
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Specialty: Web Design, Visual Design, Scratch
Favorite Project: building a tool that allows journalists to create a TikTok style travel video from a travel itinerary article!
naomi
I am a recent graduate from UC Berkeley who studied Cognitive Science and Data Science. I'm originally from San Jose, CA. I started teaching computer science about a year ago and have taught at both Berkeley and Stanford. Aside from teaching, I enjoy playing the drums, guitar, running, photography, K-Pop, and going to the beach with friends! Providing accessibility in computer science is something I’m super passionate about, so I’m excited to be a mentor!
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Specialty: Big Data, Accessibility, Scratch, Intro Coding, Python
Favorite Project: recreating the game 2048
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megan
I am a Junior at American University studying computer science with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. I am originally from Seattle, WA. I am particularly interested in human computer interaction in the health care sector. I began teaching through my school's peer assisted student service program, providing one-on-one tutoring to students in intro CS courses. I really enjoy being able to break down complex topics to fellow students and watch them grow! Outside of academics, I love to be outdoors, doing everything from hiking to biking to skiing.
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Specialty: AI, Human-Computer Interaction
Favorite Project: building a computational support tool for recovering addicts by predicting overdoses
michelina
I am from Roseville, CA and am currently an MS student at Stanford studying computer science, with a concentration in systems/security. I have been a course assistant for the past year at Stanford, helping students learn systems and networking concepts. I have absolutely loved my experience teaching and have TAed many of Stanford systems and networking computer science classes. When I am not coding or teaching, I love playing with my cat, Honey, and cooking. I am also a former competitive dancer!
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Specialty: Intro Coding, C++, Python
Favorite Project: building a virtual memory system​
rhea
I'm a junior at Georgia Tech, majoring in computer science and originally from Denver, CO. I've swapped mountain trails for Atlanta's cityscape, but I still miss those Colorado hikes and beautiful sunsets (I do not miss the snow). I've been into coding since middle school and love mentoring others in it. I like working with interactive intelligence and how you can predict human cognition using statistical algorithms. I am also interested in the low-level stuff and working with hardware.
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Specialty: AI, Systems, C++, Python
Favorite Project: Pac-Man game that learns as you play. Combining old-school games with AI? Best of both worlds.
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Osose
I’m a senior, co-terminal student at Stanford University, pursuing both a BS and MS in Computer Science. I am passionate about inspiring young women, especially women from marginalized backgrounds, to pursue interests related to programming. At Stanford, I work as an undergraduate teaching assistant for two introductory computer science courses. I’ve interned at both Microsoft and Apple. I am excited to share mentorship, advice, and support with anyone looking to further explore the field of computer science!
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Specialty: Python, C++, Systems
Favorite Project: building a compiler in a language called COOL
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star
I am a Stanford senior from Santa Monica, CA studying computer science, human-computer interaction, and UI/UX. I'm very interested in technology for education and social computing. I have a variety of teaching experiences, especially with those learning to code for the first time. I've done everything from being a summer mentor for the Girls Code program to being a course assistant for Stanford’s design-intensive CS course, CS 147. Outside of school, I love singing karaoke with friends, playing piano, and seeing live bands on-campus!
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Specialty: Web Apps, UI/UX, Social Computing, Intro Coding
Favorite Project: designing the UI for a new office hours system for CS students
kristine
I am a junior at Stanford studying Symbolics Systems (a mix of computer science, neuroscience, and philosophy). My passion for computational neuroscience and data analysis drives my interest in CS, where I find joy in exploring how technology intersects with the complexities of the brain. When I’m not immersed in school, you can find me indulging in my hobbies, which include dancing, hiking, running, and baking.
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Specialty: Neuroscience and CS, AI
Favorite Project: leveraging ML techniques and linear regression analyses to develop a predictive model for memory degeneration based on ocular fixations for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's
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MICHela
I am a recent graduate from Stanford with a MS in Computer Science. Prior to Stanford, I studied computer science and Spanish at Mount Holyoke College. I am passionate about language technologies and human-centered computer science. I have experience as a TA as well as working as a counselor at a tech-based summer camp with kids aged 7-16. I am originally from New York City and in my free time I enjoy listening to music, going on walks, and watching professional road race cycling.
Specialty: NLP, human-centered AI, computational social science, intro CS
Favorite Project: building a customized web app so my friends and I could play card games during COVID
MADELINE
I earned my B.S. in Computer Science in 2022 and work as a web developer and system administrator. I've been coding for almost ten years now and am alway delighted to mentor students. Outside of work, I've also had the opportunity to program data acquisition systems and run analysis for an amateur rocketry association. In my spare time I enjoy honing my photography skills, gaming with my friends, and reading mystery novels. ​
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Specialty: Web Development, Python, C++, Intro Coding
Favorite Project: algorithm that predicts number of Co cases in a region
anna
I am a Stanford student pursuing a joint BS and MS degree in Computer Science. I am originally from Miami, FL and I started teaching in high school for my local Girls Who Code club and eventually became a coding instructor with Code/Art, a non-profit focused on bringing more girls into computer science through art and creative coding. This summer, I will be working as a SWE at Khan Academy. I have been teaching for a total of 8 years, and at Stanford since my freshman year.
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Specialty: C++, Cybersecurity
Favorite Project: a searchable directory for Stanford arts students, so that they can share their projects with other students
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abena
I am a Stanford senior and coterm student from Accra, Ghana, studying Symbolic Systems and Computer Science. I started from not knowing how to code at all to interning at Meta and Bloomberg. I am interested creating software learning products. I've taught intro CS courses at Stanford since my sophomore year, and I absolutely love helping people discover their passion for coding. I am also a member of Brilliant Black Minds and Rewriting the Code. In my free time, I enjoy watching rom-coms and cooking Ghanaian meals.
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Specialty: Web Development, Python, Scratch, Intro Coding
Favorite Project: a culinary companion that allows people to experience authentic food​
SIMRAN
I am from Seattle, WA. I am currently
pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science with a focus in Human Computer Interaction at Stanford after completing my undergrad degree in the same subject. I enjoy creating effective and aesthetic UI/UX experiences and blending creativity and design thinking with Computer Science. I enjoys web and mobile app development, as well as working with LLMs. In my free time, I love playing and designing video games with my friends.
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Specialty: Web Development, Game Design
Favorite Project: Tastebud, an LLM-based culinary companion app that helps users find, edit, and save recipes based on their dietary restrictions and preferences
clarisse
I'm a current Master's student at Stanford studying Biomedical Data Science and a Stanford CS alum. I am particularly interested in machine learning applications for medicine and clinical data science. I'm originally from Bellflower, CA and I've been teaching and mentoring for 4 years, including to high schoolers. In my free time, I enjoy climbing, baking, and watching medical dramas.
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Specialty: Bioinformatics, Big Data, ML
Favorite Project: a Spongebob themed chatbot that recommends movies based on movies that someone enjoyed watching
lilah
I’m a sophomore studying computer science and cognitive science at UC Berkeley. I'm originally from Berkeley, CA. I’m interested in full-stack development, and especially enjoy designing intuitive and engaging user interfaces to create technology that feels accessible and impactful. In my free time, I love playing music, rock climbing, and spending time outdoors.
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Specialty: Full Stack Development, Intro Coding
Favorite Project: a world generation game where the player controls an avatar to collect coins before a timer runs out