Get To Know Us
FEMMESHacks EXEC
sanna symer
co-director
major: computer science
minor: psychology, chinese
hobbies: drawing and painting, playing violin
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caitlyn carlisle
communications chair
major: computer science
minor: global health
quarantine hobby: running
other hobbies: reading
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alina feng
co-director
major: biology, statistics
minor: chemistry
words of wisdom: you can always learn from those around you! take every opportunity with an open mind, be present, and enjoy each moment
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ritika revoori
sponsorship chair
major: chemistry
minor: neuroscience, psychology
why i'm volunteering: it can be difficult to get involved and be able to have the same opportunities. diversity is key to innovation and FEMMESHacks is a wonderful way to help encourage that
Volunteer Class of 2021
advaitha anne
duke university
major: biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering
minor: innovation and entrepreneurship
one piece of advice: be open and don't be afraid to try out new things!
quarantine hobby: sewing/upcycling
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anna diemel
duke university
major: computer science, electrical and computer engineering
one piece of advice: any time you have the chance, learn about something you're passionate about. even though I love tech, my favorite class I've ever taken was about food and farming! chase down everything that makes you excited to learn
fun fact: right now, I'm working on technology for rainforest conservation
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christine yoon
duke university
major: computer science, chemistry
why i'm volunteering: i love when a student's face lights up when they learn a new concept
words of wisdom: wear masks, social distance, and be careful!
quarantine hobby: cooking korean food
other hobbies: reading and writing about politics
marianna ghirardelli
davidson college
major: computer science, mathematics
why i'm volunteering: i had a really impactful Women in STEM mentor this summer. it reminded me that we are a community of women who look out for and help educate each other in this fascinating field!
words of wisdom: not everything in your life has to be connected to your major or career path- do some things just for fun!
Volunteer Class of 2022
caroline maloney
duke university
major: biology
minor: computational biology, chemistry
one piece of advice: get involved in groups related to your major for mentorship and support!
quarantine hobby: cardio-kickboxing
other hobbies: playing tennis, listening to podcasts, and traveling
irene qiao
duke university
major: computer science
minor: innovation and entrepreneurship
one piece of advice: don't skip your lectures! it's a slippery slope
quarantine hobby: reading
other hobbies: write songs, play piano
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justin zhao
duke university
major: computer science, statistics
minor: economics
words of wisdom: right now is the best time for you to explore anything and everything you want
quarantine hobby: running
other hobbies: editing videos and watching YouTube
fun fact: i was neighbors with Zion Williamson my freshman year
mary wang
duke university
major: computer science
minor: statistics
why i'm volunteering: my first female mentor was key to me being able to see myself succeeding as women in tech, so as much as I can, I want to become that sort of role model for younger girls.
words of wisdom: don't stress if you don't know what you want to do or who you want to be in the future! you'll have plenty of time to figure it out
Volunteer Class of 2023
caroline carey
duke university
major: computer science
minor: economics, art history
one piece of advice: it is so easy to let great opportunities pass you by in college because there is so much going on so make a real effort to get involved wherever you can
emily coltharp
davidson college
major: computer science
minor: mathematics
one piece of advice: don't let yourself get too worked up over things that won't matter in the long run
quarantine hobby: playing the baritone ukelele
jaden goodlett
unc at greensboro
major: computer science
one piece of advice: find your motivation and use it to fuel your passion
quarantine hobby: skateboarding
fun fact: i can apparently vibrate my eardrums
kyra varley
duke university
major: health humanities (pre-med)
why i'm volunteering: i think it is really important for women in STEM to empower each other and serve as role models, passing their knowledge down
words of wisdom: whatever it is, you can do it
Volunteer Class of 2024
arianna dwomoh
duke university
major: computer science, physics
why i'm volunteering: last year, I attended FEMMESHacks and had so much fun! I knew that if I ever came to Duke, I would definitely want to help out and give back
words of wisdom: you are worthy!
quarantine hobby: binge-watching Netflix
other hobbies: bullet-journaling
athena yao
duke university
major: neuroscience
minor: visual arts, chemistry
one piece of advice: enjoy your time in high school--it really goes by quickly and when it really comes down to it, it won't be about your grades or test scores (although those are important at some level too), but about the friends you made and the memories you have together.
emily nagamoto
duke university
major: environmental science
minor: computer science
why i'm volunteer: i want to help inspire girls and show them that it is possible to do anything they want, even if (especially if) there aren't people that look like them in that field.
words of wisdom: say yes as often as you can and try new thing. the worst that can happen is that you won't like it
erika wang
duke university
major: computer science, visual media studies
why i'm volunteer: i participated in FEMMESHacks last year and it was an amazing experience. I got to talk with a lot of really cool people and I want to give back to a program that I really enjoyed.
words of wisdom: balance is key
quarantine hobby: painting