Stories and Impact

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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.

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Radhika Kalani

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.

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Chrystal Mingo

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.

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Anika Chowdhury

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.

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Anahi Mayancela

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.

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Ida Touray

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.

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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.

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Anjali Dutt

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.

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Kyra Alyssa Chu Abbu

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.

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Nalini-Ramdeo

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.

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Cindy Navarro

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.

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Aaliyah John

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.

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