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Kristine Umeh
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Affiliation:
- Align Student
For most of her life, Kristine Umeh didn't see herself as a programmer. However, as she worked her way through the Align program, she surprised herself as she gained confidence working with code.
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Nate Derbinsky
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Affiliation:
- Full Time Faculty
Location: Boston
By the time Nate Derbinsky entered high school, he’d been running his own software company for years. Now he shares that experience with his students, aiming to provide CS education to people of all backgrounds and help young computer scientists access the opportunities he had.
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Angela Mo
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Affiliation:
- Undergraduate Student
Location: London
After transitioning out of a biology program in Greece, first-year student Angela Mo moved to the London campus to take a chance on computer science. The supportive community she’s found there has helped her feel confident that she’ll have a place in the tech industry.
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Eddie Wang
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Affiliation:
- Align Alumni
Location: Seattle
While a mechanical engineer, Eddie Wang found that long project cycles made it difficult to receive feedback on his work. Now, through the Align program, he’s completed impactful internships where his contributions are quickly recognized.
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Jodi Tims
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Affiliation:
- Staff
After years of work uplifting women in computing, Jodi Tims had a pivotal role in ensuring the Align program’s commitment to increasing diversity in the field. In her role as the Associate Dean of Network Programs, she aimed to create even more opportunities in tech for students of all backgrounds.
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Vy Nguyen
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Affiliation:
- Align Alumni
Location: Seattle
When Vy Nguyen first decided to get her master’s in computer science, it seemed like a crazy idea. But years later, after unlocking a new passion in the Align program, she is working on Amazon’s Shop By Interest product and leading community events to lift up women in tech.
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Daryle Lamoureux
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Affiliation:
- Align Alumni
Location: Portland
For Daryle Lamoureux, what began as a corporate partnership with Khoury College grew into an interest in computer science. After learning about the Align program, he decided to transition careers — and has since doubled his salary.
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Lindsay Jamieson
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Affiliation:
- Teaching Faculty
Location: Portland
Lindsay Jamieson started taking CS classes in 10th grade — an opportunity she believes should be available to all students. As Khoury College’s coordinator of K-12 CS education, she’s looking to bring that just that to more schools.
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Andrew Lucia
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Affiliation:
- Alumni
Location: Boston
For Andrew Lucia, the biggest draw of Khoury College was the co-op program. Securing a cybersecurity co-op bolstered his bolstering his confidence, leading to his first job post-college tech role.
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Paige Norris
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Affiliation:
- Align Student
Location: Portland
Following an unexpected stint as a data scientist at a national laboratory, Paige Norris developed a passion for the field, leading her to fully transition her career through the Align program.
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Scott Valcourt
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Affiliation:
- Teaching Faculty
Location: Portland
In college, Scott Valcourt found his calling with using computer science and math to solve real-world problems. Now a professor, he teaches students CS fundamentals to encourage them to tackle everyday problems outside of class.
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Kris Barnes
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Affiliation:
- Align Student
Location: Portland
As a GIS specialist at the National Park Service, Kris Barnes didn’t fully understand the systems at play in his programming role. Through the Align program, he got the opportunity to take a deeper dive.
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Ugo Nwachuku
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Affiliation:
- Align Alumni
Location: Vancouver
Initially trained as an electrical engineer, Ugo Nwachuku believes that the diverse viewpoints he encountered from other Vancouver campus students helped equip him for the tech industry.
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Andrea Grimes Parker
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Affiliation:
- Alumni
Location: Boston
From her earliest undergraduate days through her joint faculty appointment years later, Andrea Grimes Parker embraced Khoury College’s interdisciplinary approach. In the process, she built a robust research resume in her chosen field of human-computer interaction.
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Tiffany Marthin
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Affiliation:
- Align Student
Location: Seattle
Shortly after beginning her career as an actuary, Tiffany Marthin felt concerned that her prospects were too narrow. Seeking more options, she discovered the Align program in Seattle, and now she’s gained confidence in a field known for its broad applicability.
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Richard Hoshino
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Affiliation:
- Teaching Faculty
Location: Vancouver
Whether helping the Canadian government catch drug traffickers or optimizing travel schedules for Japan’s top baseball league, Richard Hoshino has leveraged mathematics and CS to help others accomplish their goals. Now at Khoury College, he’s doing the same for his students.