I currently work at IBM as a Business Analyst based out of Armonk, NY. I began my career at IBM as an intern about a year ago. I fell in love with my role and the company and transitioned from intern to full time this winter! I graduated magna cum laude from Marist College as a student-athlete studying Applied Mathematics along with Data Science and Analytics with a minor in Computer Science. Some of my hobbies include hiking, gardening, and giving back to the community!
She has worked with several leading digital marketing agencies, creative agencies, and well-known brands such as Nikon, Kodak, and Access Bank, with over 7 years of industry experience. Driven by the mission to create timeless footprints in the digital media/tech space, she founded “Apeiron Creatives”. She is a prolific writer, creative, educator, poetess, development enthusiast, data/business analyst and an SDGs champion.
Joshen began his career at the YMCA of Greater New York, delivering leadership, civic engagement, and STEM based programming to Middle School and High School aged youth. He is passionate about providing youth with opportunities to create a brighter future for themselves. Outside of work, you can find Joshen binge-listening to podcasts or chasing after his fluff-ball pet chinchilla!
Rudy serves as Director and Head of Enterprise HW Security Engineering.
Responsible for setting cybersecurity strategy and security policies and driving technology in enterprise hardware products with partners and development organizations. Work closely aligned with peer security leaders to influence supply chain outcomes.
Meet our seasoned marketing leader - a creative powerhouse with a proven track record of delivering innovative marketing strategies. With 15 years of experience in the technology industry, she has honed her skills in crafting compelling content, and executing successful campaigns across various channels. She is a passionate and dynamic leader who knows how to motivate and inspire her team to deliver outstanding results. In short, we're lucky to have her on board!
I am 41 years old, born and raised in Germany, married for almost 15 years and proud father of two.
Over the past 23 years, I've worked in various roles in Germany, Australia and now the US. I spent the first 4.5 years in the German Airforce and since then worked in the IT industry. I am now leading a team of 12 Technical Account Managers who are taking care of two of our most strategic customers here at Salesforce.
I love to play computer games, cooking and of course my kids. And LEGO ... :-)
I chose to study biology and pre-med since I had experience with them, knew that I enjoyed them, and knew that I could do well in them. I was intrigued by CS, but I didn't want to take a class, risking thousands of dollars in tuition on a subject that I didn't know if I would be good at or enjoy. I distinctly remember seeing the CS majors' projects, programming robots to play music and dance around the floor, and wishing that I could do that...yet I never did.
Fast forward a few years, and I am a high school science teacher. A friend tells me about an opportunity to be trained in something called Exploring Computer Science, an introductory high school curriculum for students with little-to-no background in CS. This is perfect! I can provide my students with the opportunities that I wish I had in school. I ended up creating a pathway for students to take ECS, AP CSP, and AP CSA, but I knew that I had done all I could at that school.
I left to become a professional developer. I now spend my time designing and implementing trainings for K-12 teachers who want to start teaching CS, either as a standalone class or integrated into another subject area. And I still occasionally run coding events for kids at my local library.
Jonah Brucker-Cohen is an artist and Associate Professor at Lehman College. He received his Ph.D. from Trinity College Dublin and his artwork has been exhibited at venues such as SFMOMA, Canadian Museum of Contemporary Art, MOMA, ICA London, Whitney Museum of American Art, Palais du Tokyo, Tate Modern, Ars Electronica, Transmediale, and more. Two of his artworks are included in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art. His writing has appeared in publications such as WIRED and Make and his Scrapyard Challenge workshops have been held in over 15 countries on 5 continents.
Diamond Butler is a New York native dedicated to youth and community development. Her interests in international affairs sprouted while interning at the International Rescue Committee.
After graduating from Cheyney University with a degree in political science, Diamond worked on various political campaigns while teaching workshops for the 181st Beautification Project. She then became the Director of Youth Programming and Internships at the United Palace in Washington Heights for several years. She also worked with the YMCA of Greater New York Global Teens program where she had the opportunity to lead students on service-learning trips to California and South Africa. Butler served in the Peace Corps as an English teacher in Comoros while working on various community projects. Diamond is a proud Community School Director for Global Kids at Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists (BSSWA).
Hey, my name is Isaac. I have been doing design and web application development work for over 19 years. I enjoy solving hard problems with code and love getting the job done. I've worked with various frameworks/libraries and languages; PHP, MySQL, CSS, Sass, Vuejs, Reactjs, WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel and Rails, just to name a few. I consider myself a full stack web application developer and can jump into a project and become quickly rooted. I’m continuously reading and watching videos involving learning tutorials.... and that's what I do just for fun! I find it very fulfilling when a project has successfully been completed or when a full-on launch has deployed glitch-free. That’s just a little bit about me, but I would love to hear more about you and your project and how we can potentially work together.
I am a 2021 graduate from the University of California, San Diego where I studied International Business with a double minor in Design and Psychology. Born and raised in Southern California, I fell into design by accident-- joining yearbook sophomore year of high school with my friends. From there I explored digital design that led me to part-time graphic design roles in college, opening the door to UI/UX. I'm currently at IBM as an experience design & mobile consultant in New York City.
I'm a tech enthusiast who enjoys educating people about AI and Cybersecurity. I got involved with Mouse.org through my work at ArcherPoint and love seeing how the next generation is making the world a better place. As technology evolves, I believe it's essential to adapt and diversify skills to succeed.
- French expatriated of more than 2 decades, I am passionate about Diversity and Inclusion actions, the culture of the countries I lived in and people. It is a privilege to learn about the world this way.
- Innovation, Program Management, New Technology, Women Leadership, Operational Excellence. I embrace all of it with equal importance.
- I am actively engaged in Mentoring internally at Dell and Externally with global Networks, it is important to me, as mentoring provides the most rewarding experience for both mentee and mentor. I am also a member of Employee Resource Groups that make a difference by fostering meaningful connections.
As a Strategic Global Talent Partner, Tina's emphasis has been within the Americas, APAC, LATAM, and EMEA. Having spent her career broadly across Executive Search, Corporate, RPO, and in recent years amongst various hyper-growth Startups; where she has helped scale by doubling-to-tripling headcount.
With extensive experience and knowledge building and leading Talent Teams, Tina has a strong focus on implementation and execution of recruiting plans, retention plans, metrics, systems (including ATS, CRM, People Management, etc.), and DEI initiatives. Additionally, her experience spans across functional areas of HR including; compensation, benefits, compliance, and training & development.
Tina has participated in various speaking engagements and conferences to discuss HR | Recruitment | Talent Acquisition on a global scale.
- I build and scale organizational programs within the tech industry that promote employee welfare, talent acquisition, and professional development within the workplace.
- Currently pursuing my Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Stony Brook University
- I love supporting young people with navigating the ambiguities that come with entering the professional market, and leverage my own personal experiences to demonstrate that everyone's path to success is unique.
I am heavily inspired by pop culture and the insane combined fantasy imagination of me and my friends who run an online ttrpg gaming community, The Purple Academy. I am one of their artist, producing Illustrations for various Dungeons and Dragons campaigns and adapting our main campaign into a web comic!
I also use all the skills I learned in Mouse Design League to help build and fix fun puzzles with Nerd Escape Room! Our escape rooms are packed with Arduino's and Raspberry Pi's galore which (when paired inside fun crafty props and secret rooms) provide hours of fun for players as they solve our hands-on mystery themed puzzle rooms!
Check out my art portfolio here!
Check out NERD Escapes here!
I'm Nadia, a technology enthusiast who also happened to be a software engineer!
Amelia graduated from Queens College in May 2018 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics with a minor in Accounting. On her days off she likes to explore New York City and search for amazing food spots.
The TLDR: I'm a digital-age Fran Leibowitz with a better shoe collection.
I'm a copywriter and ghostwriter who takes the bored out of keyboard. My sharp, witty humor and impeccable editing talents have left clients not just satisfied, but coming back for more. I'm a tech-focused B2C wordsmith with a focus on crafting succinct, alluring content that sparks consumer behavior and spikes engagement.
Seth Giammanco is a Principal at Minds On Design Lab, a strategic design studio with digital expertise. We’re passionate about elevating small and mighty teams in the social sector. We connect people to your work through beautifully designed branding, web, and print. For more than 20 years, he has led the creation of digital solutions combining product management, web/mobile interface design, and hands-on technology skills. Seth publishes regularly on the Mightier blog (http://mod-lab.com/blog).
I fell in love with computers at age 13 when my grandfather gave me a personal computer for Christmas. I went on to get a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. I was a founding member of a startup company that designed the main processors used in cameras, and another that developed software for 3D photography. I’m now a product manager at Cisco, where I coordinate enterprise software development. As a hobby, I play guitar and sing in rock bands, and I ran a recording studio for 5 years.
Led advisory services and technical assistance to financial institutions on sustainable/green climate adaptation MSME’s, SME’s Financial Products, community/organizational development & management processes, access to finance, Led advisory services and technical assistance to financial institutions on sustainable/green climate adaptation MSME’s Financial Products,
I'm Sylvester, and I'm passionate about creating innovative solutions for complex problems. I work as a technical consultant at Verizon, a leading company in powering new technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. I have a Master’s of Education degree in Elementary Education from Clark Atlanta University. I have over 25 years of experience in developing, testing, and deploying emerging technologies.
Wendy Ju is an Associate Professor of Information Science at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech and the Technion and co-chair of the nascent cross-campus Design Tech department at Cornell University. Her work in the areas of human-robot interaction and automated vehicle interfaces highlights the ways that interactive devices can communicate and engage people without interrupting or intruding.
Ujjwal is a leader known for his ability to innovate like a startup and scale like an enterprise. A Positive, Proactive and Goal oriented IT Executive with demonstrated experience in planning and implementing cutting edge IT solutions to achieve profitable business growth.
Loves to work hard and play harder; volunteers for multiple global and local organisations; traveling places when he can; cooking and having people over to taste is his hobby; and loves animals, a number of which have found home in his house.
Emmanuel is an expert in structural analysis with almost 30 years’ experience in design technology and the AEC industries. Emmanuel combines his own broad technical background with a strategic business perspective to help customers develop holistic solutions.Emmanuel joined Autodesk in 2008 with the acquisition of the structural engineering software firm Robobat,.
Gurpreet Lally is a Sr. Community Manager at CareerVillage.org, a non-profit that uses a Q&A platform to connect students with free career advice from professionals in the fields they want to get into. Before this position, she was an AmeriCorps member and worked as the Youth Services Coordinator at the American Red Cross. When she is not working, she can be found lounging in the sun, doing crosswords, reading, and Yelping!
Larry is well known as a media executive and for his long-standing mental health advocacy work with the JED Foundation on behalf of high school and college students. He works to create strong communities with equal access to education, healthcare, clean energy, and professional opportunities.
During the evenings, you are likely to find Larry on Manhattan’s Lower East Side where he is Chairman of Caveat Media.
Christina Macchiarola is a marketing and communications professional with experience in the arts, education, nonprofit, and tech sectors. She currently works in marketing for Microsoft, helping connect nonprofit organizations to technology grants and solutions. Christina holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, an MFA in Theatre Management and Producing from Columbia University's School of the Arts, and a BA in English Literature from the College at Columbia University.
I have instructed the following courses:
1) Network Security and Design
2) Advanced Persistent Threat Hacking and Countermeasures
3) Cloud Computing from the Ground Up
4) MySQL Database Development
5) Cybersecurity and Homeland Security
6) Protection of Intellectual Property
7) Forensic Data Retrieval Techniques
8) Computer Forensics and Investigation
9) Ethical Hacking
10) Computer and Data Networking
11) Network Defense and Countermeasures
12) Development of SH, BASH, PYTHON, and TCL Scripts for Cyber Security Education
Lauren (Lotus) is a media and entertainment professional that absolutely loves everything creative. With a degree in Film, TV, and Media Marketing, she has interned for various companies in Producing, Screenwriting, Storyboarding, Marketing, and Distribution. Being an artist herself, Lotus knows the trials and tribulations upcoming artists experience. She has dedicated her path to helping and educating those in artistry about copyright laws, trademark laws, marking for the arts, and acting.
Claire is the Creative Director for the IBM Security X-Force Cyber Range. She works with clients to fine tune their incident response planning to a cyber crisis. Claire is a digital storyteller with experience working in video game design, app design, UX, graphic design, and video storytelling.
Ashley Paskill is a freelance journalist and blogger. She currently writes for Uloop and has her own blog, Life on the Rise. She graduated from Temple University in 2017 with her Bachelor’s in journalism. Since then, she has written for a number of publications, focusing on music and arts but also branching out into other subjects as well. She also works in childcare at her local Y. In her free time, she moderates for several Twitch streamers, does crafts, and explores nearby cities.
Amanda is a key member of Emoti-Con's Steering Committee. When she was a high school student, Amanda presented her Mouse Design League projects at Emoti-Con several years in a row. Now, as an alum, she has returned to Emoti-Con to help design, plan, and lead it.
One of my main motivations is continuous learning along with multidisciplinary and such is reflected in my academic and professional path.
Therefore, it is in Computer Programming / Engineering that I feel I can be useful, creative and able to combine my personal interests and knowledge acquired.
Alongside the field of IT, I'm also a freelance Translator.
Gigi Polo is a Dominican artist, designer, filmmaker, researcher, and educator; her interdisciplinary practice brings together art and design, pedagogy, and research. Gigi has been teaching since 2006 and is a Part-Time Associate Teaching Professor at Parsons, where she currently teaches. Her passion for teaching lies at the intersection of student-centered instruction and brain-based learning. In 2021, Gigi became the Design Director at Dauphin Americas, a German office furniture manufacturer.
I possess and have honed several skills: I'm a good listener, sociable, flexible, positive, hard-working, friendly, disciplined, inspiring, and adept at simplifying complex issues. However, it's the people and the ecosystem surrounding me that truly drive my continual learning and growth.
As a co-founder of a mobile applications startup, I've learned that being an owner means working 24/7. It also means taking charge of tasks that aren't always enjoyable. Most importantly, I've learned that business success hinges on the confidence of your customers in your actions, reputation, and care. The product or service you're selling comes last on that list. Patience, embracing failure, and knowing when to stop can also pave the way to success. Limitations only exist in your mind.
I was born in Madrid, Spain, and half of my heart remains there. The other half is scattered across numerous places and cultures, a testament to my experiences as a traveler, a student, and a worker.
Kathy is a Biomedical Engineer who works with very cool medical devices. For the last 8 years Ms. Rutherford has taught robotics for FIRST Lego League, FTC and FRC’s 130 pound robots! Kathy also works with the Greater NY Girl Scouts and has judged FIRST FRC, FTC, World Robot Olympiad, NJ Science Olympiad and Makeblock’s MakeX Spark competitions. Engineering is the coolest profession that no one has ever heard of. Kathy is devoted to showing students how cool tech careers can be!
I am a Computer Science Graduate from Stevens Institute of Technology. Throughout my professional experience, I have worked on enterprise systems ranging in size and encompassing a wide spectrum of technologies. I love my work to have real impact in improving lives of people and community. My passion for technology comes from the difference I can make in success of others, hence I choose to work at company like Gusto.
A former educator, Danny has dedicated his career to leading innovations that foster long-term educator sustainability. Transitioning to teaching middle school in 2012 in Oakland, California after a previous international policy career, Danny has since led large-scale change management and communications initiatives for a large California school district, as well as designed and led the implementation of research activities to advance the scientific insights that help strengthen child development. Most recently, Danny led a community of educators at Osmo, an education technology that fosters the joy of learning through both digital and physical learning.
Attorney + SaaS Tech Operations leader who has made a career of helping people in different ways. I have a passion for building and bringing people together. I contribute to decision-making at every level of the organization, with a focus on analyzing and improving strategy, processes and operational efficiency.
Ashley is a facilitator, design thinker, educator, and strategist committed to advancing equity through collaboration. Ashley has been a consultant at IDEO and Clear, Head of Creative at Tough Mudder, 7th grade English Teacher at Girls Prep Bronx Middle School, and Director of TC NEXT at Teachers College, Columbia University. She has a BA in English and Art History from Georgetown University and an M.Ed. from Harvard University. She lives in New York with her partner and rambunctious toddler.
I love design and using it to help people! Currently, I'm a Design Lead for IBM Storage. I love working in complex spaces, diving deep into the domain, and designing user centered systems. My experience also includes building research practices, processes, and cross functional relationships from the ground up. I also enjoy mentoring other designers. Previously I worked at IBM Watson Health and Lifesize, graduating in 2015 from CMU with a degree in Industrial Design.
I am Front-End Developer, and product design hobbyist, a Computer science and Business Management Undergraduate at the University Of the People, California and the University Of Benin Edo State, respectively. An Ambassador @ Techgirls 2022, US Department of States.
I am passionate about learning and development with a desire to improve user productivity and experience.
Peizhu joined the Mouse family in her high school sophomore year as a Mouse Design League student. With bilingual proficiency in both Chinese and English and working on her Japanese, Peizhu hopes to better serve the greater communities of youth that deserve valuable knowledge and opportunities to foster technology for good.
A dedicated Product Manager passionate about using technology for good, with experience in market research, competitive positioning analysis, and financial modeling. Skilled in data management and cloud technologies, holding AWS and Azure certifications. Committed to diversity and inclusion within Pan Asian communities and ethical technology practices, he aims to drive positive change as an insightful Emoti-Con judge.