Meet the Team

Get to know a bit about who is behind CIC and who the CIC Mentors are!!

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Mentors

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Hey everyone! I’m Aditi, a first-year student at the Allen School studying Computer Science, and this is my first year as a mentor with CIC! Here at UW I am involved in HOMEROOM, a media platform for people of Asian descent to creatively explore different issues, as I love to express myself through storytelling. My main career goal is to leverage AI, machine learning, and programming in general to facilitate social good and uplift local communities, while being able to do something creatively within that. In my free time, I love to crochet, listen to music, and spend time going on adventures with friends. .

Aditi Rana (she/her)

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Hello! I am a second-year student at the University of Washington studying Computer Science. I am passionate about the social impact of technology and how we can create positive change through it, which is why I decided to join Changemakers In Computing. Previously, I was a CIC mentee and enjoyed my experience and want to share it with others as well. I am also interested in data science and analysis. In my free time I like playing video games, listening to music, and watching anime. I also love going to concerts and am a Notion enthusiast.

Ahana Roy (she/her)

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Hi everyone! I’m a third-year student at the University of Washington majoring in Computer Science. I’m a first-generation Mexican-American and the first in my family to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. As someone from an underrepresented background in the computing community, I empathize with the adversity that our particular identities afford us. I’m passionate about the facilitation of diversity within computing and creating spaces where changemakers like you feel celebrated in your contributions. In my free time, I enjoy watching horror movies, doing jigsaw puzzles, and playing video games. I’m so excited to be a Mentor this summer and connect with our Mentees!

Crystal Mayrenne Reyes (she/her)

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Hello Everyone! I’m Ebrahim, a first-year student here at UW Allen School studying Computer Science, and this is my first year as a mentor with CIC. I love spending time with family and friends, watching TV shows/anime, gaming and going to the gym. My career goals is to study computer science specifically Machine learning and AI and also be a beacon of representation for young minds in my community, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.

Ebrahim Elmi (he/him)

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Hello! My name is Jessica Massey. I am currently a second year at the University of Washington, studying computer science and interdisciplinary honors. This is my second year as a mentor with CIC. I was encouraged to pursue STEM by many mentors in my own life, so I love giving back to our community through CIC. I enjoy eating good food with friends and dancing!

Jessica Massey (she/her)

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Hi! I’m Suk Jin, a sophomore intending to study in Informatics and Education, Community and Organisations(ECO). This is my second year as a CIC mentor, and I’m passionate about accessibility in educational technology. I’m looking forward to supporting the mentees with our inclusive learning environment. Outside of school, I love baking and traveling.

Suk Jin Chung (she/her)

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Hi! I’m Viba, a first year student at UW intending on double majoring in computer science and psychology, and this is my first year being a part of CIC as a mentor. I’m really passionate about computer science and the people and ethics side of it (which is why I’m also doing psychology). I think computer science and technology can have a huge impact and can intersect with so many different interests, which most people don’t initially realize! I hope to one day work somewhere interesting like the Pentagon and travel. I love fashion and in my free time I like to go thrifting, read books, and design tattoos!

Viba Raghunathan (she/her)

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Hi everyone! I’m Violet (although everyone calls me Vi), a first year in the Allen School and also a philosophy student. I am part of the Husky Robotics team working on the web interface and parts of the physical interface. Before UW, I was in FRC (go Skunks and Phoenix Force Robotics!). I love cooking for friends and family, hiking on the weekends, and am engaged in grassroots activism in Seattle. To this day, I want to contribute to accessible online and physical technologies while being cognizant of ethical implications of its development and use, and hope to inspire other young, LGBTQ+ students to develop technologies they are passionate about.

Violet Monserate (she/they)


Lead Mentors

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Hi, everyone! I’m Andrea, and I am a junior at the Allen School studying Computer Science and Education, Learning, & Society. This is my second year as a CIC mentor, and I’m very excited to share my passion for equity and accessibility in computer science with our mentees! Outside of school, I love spending time with my senior dog, going to concerts, and roller skating!

Andrea Danila (she/her)

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Hello! I’m Colin and I’m a second year student studying computer science here at UW. In my free time I like to listen to music, play video and board games, and go to cat cafes. I can’t wait to meet all of you and any pet pictures you have to share!

Colin Lim (he/him)

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Hey! I’m Erin, a second-year student here at UW studying computer science. This will be my second year as a CIC mentor and my third year with CIC (shoutout 2021 cohort!). I’m really passionate about studying the ethics of computer science, so I’m excited to see how I can share my passion with this year’s mentees. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, trying new foods, and collecting mystery boxes!

Erin Song (she/her)

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Hi everyone! I’m Harry and this is my 3rd year at UW. This will be my second year mentoring with CIC. I have a bit of experience tutoring with the King County Library System, and I’ve also taught skiing at Snoqualmie pass! In my free time I love playing video games, cooking, and playing the piano!

Harry Fung (he/him)

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Hi! I’m Helena, and I’m a second-year student studying Computer Science. This is also my second year as a mentor for CIC, and I’m super excited for all our Mentees to learn about technology and the vast impact it has, especially in ways that you don’t usually think about! Besides being a student, I love art, music, and languages—I’m also studying abroad next year in Switzerland. In my free time, I like to draw and play video games (my favorite is Outer Wilds)!

Helena Kaikkonen (she/her)

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Hi! My name is Siham, I’m a second year student studying computer science. This is my second year with cic mentor. I'm interested in computing education research and educational technology research. Exploring how people learn and teach computing, with a focus on designing effective educational tools.

Siham Mohamed (she/her)


Program Director

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Fernanda Jardim (she/her)


Co-Founders

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Betania Kassala (she/they)

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Chloe Dolese Mandeville (she/her)

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Linda Vong (she/they)