Impact Stories
Hear from our community.
Read through our community wins – from a spotlight on our fellows to a deep dive in the journey of a mentor.
Student and Volunteer Stories
Parnian Ghapandarkashani: Exploring AI and Quantum Computing at UCLA
Source: National
Hasti Abbasi Kenarsari: Using AI to Preserve Indigenous Languages and Empower Communities
Source: National
Cristina Le: Forging a Path in Tech and Empowering Women Along the Way
Source: National
Tanvi Ladha: Navigating the Map of Opportunity: Tanvi's Journey to Confidence and Leadership in Tech
Source: National
Yvonne Wong: For The COO Of DirectBooks, Mentoring Is A Way To Give Back
Source: National
Isabel Lopez: Break Through Tech Provides a CSU Student With a Vision of Her Future Career Path In Tech
Source: National
Muhsanat Chowdhury: A Computer Science Sprintern™ Illustrates How Break Through Tech Opens Doors and Provides Opportunity
Source: National
Pascale Michaud: A Break Through Tech Program Demonstrates the Value of AI to a Mechanical Engineering Student
Source: National
Jessica Nguyen: A Break Through Tech Scholarship Leads From a Movie Club to a Dream Internship with Disney
Source: National
Carlos Mejia: An application to Break Through Tech leads to a Sprinternship™ at the Miami-Dade IT Department
Source: National
Vanessa Bellotti: Gaining inspiration from Break Through Tech AI's practical solutions and applications
Source: National
Sofia Khan: Break Through Tech AI Mentor – Guiding students through struggles with solutions for career readiness
Source: National
Aiesha Esa: Achieving career and life goals through Break Through Tech
Source: National
Maria Reccoppa: Putting her Break Through Tech AI skills to work at the New York Public Library
Source: National
Empowering a Future in Tech: Wanjiru Mambo's Transformative Journey with Break Through Tech AI
Source: National
Taguhi Yenokyan’s Journey Towards Discovering a Passion for Machine Learning and Data Science
Source: Break Through Tech UCLA
Izeth Torres Reyes’ Bold Leap: From Early Beginnings to a Future in AI and Computer Science
Source: Break Through Tech UCLA
A Drive for Data Science: Baruch College Student And Break Through Tech Intern Izabella Wieckowska
Source: National
Learning as a Lifestyle: Break Through Tech National Communications Intern, Lena Rose
Source: National
Every Step as a Learning Experience: Brooklyn College Student Chelsea Rice
Source: National
Finding Her Path to Computer Science Through Creative Art and Design: City College Student Angela Diaz
Source: National
A Move Across the World that Changed Her Life: CUNY York College Student Nafisa Tabassum
Source: National
Breaking The Cycle of Self-Doubt: John Jay College Student Aaliyah John
Source: National
Finding Comfort in Community and Connection: Queens College Student, Cindy Navarro
Source: National
The Power of Perseverance and Determination: Hunter College Student Nalini Ramdeo
Source: National
Overcoming Challenges and Change in the Philippines and the U.S.: Hunter College Student Kyra Alyssa Chu Abbu
Source: National
Inspired by the World (and the Web) Around Her: Macaulay Honors College Alum Annmarie Gajdos
Source: National
Overcoming Obstacles and Breaking Barriers: City College Student Ida Touray
Source: National
Hard Work and Giving Back: How Family Values Affected Hunter College Student Anahi Mayancela
Source: National
Navigating Tech Through Different Industry Paths: Queens College Student Anika Chowdhury
Source: National
From Anguilla to New York: City College Student Chrystal Mingo’s Journey into Tech
Source: National
