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Break Through Tech has been making headlines
- Fast Company: COVID-19 does discriminate. It’s making it harder for women of color to get into tech
- Cornell Tech: WiTNY Initiative Announces National Expansion to Recruit More Women in Tech – Formally Becomes Break Through Tech
- Crain’s New York Business: Break This Catch 22 and Close the Tech Gender Gap (Subscription Required)
Student Stories
We’re passionate about making tech a more accessible, inclusive, and equitable space.
But don’t just take our word for it.
We’ve compiled some of our student experiences so you can learn more about what we’re all about.
Radhika Kalani
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY graduate of Baruch College and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Radhika Kalani, shares her journey into tech.
Chrystal Mingo
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY graduate of City College and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Chrystal Mingo, shares her journey into tech.
Anika Chowdhury
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY graduate of Queens College and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Anika Chowdhury, shares her journey into tech.
Anahi Mayancela
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY graduate of Hunter College and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Anahi Mayancela, shares her journey into tech.
Ida Touray
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY graduate of City College and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Ida Touray, shares her journey into tech.
Inspired by the World (and the Web) Around Her: Macaulay Honors College Alum Annmarie Gajdos
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY graduate of Macaulay Honors College at Baruch and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Annmarie Gajdos, shares her journey into tech.
Finding Her Path to FinTech: Queens College Student Anjali Dutt
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY student at Queens College and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Anjali Dutt, shares her journey into tech.
Overcoming Challenges and Change in the Philippines and the U.S.: Hunter College Student Kyra Alyssa Chu Abbu
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY student at Hunter College and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Kyra Alyssa Chu Abbu, shares her journey into tech.
The Power of Perseverance and Determination: Hunter College Student Nalini Ramdeo
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY undergraduate at Hunter College and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Nalini Ramdeo, shares her journey into tech.
Finding Comfort in Community and Connection: Queens College Student, Cindy Navarro
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY undergraduate at Queens College and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Cindy Navarro, shares her journey into tech.
Breaking The Cycle of Self-Doubt: John Jay College Student Aaliyah John
As part of the “Young Women Shaping the Future of Tech Series,” CUNY undergraduate at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Break Through Tech New York program alum, Aaliyah John, shares her journey into tech.