Khoury Stories

Students. Faculty. Alumni. Community. These are our stories.

  • Becky Mashaido writes on a white board

    Becky Mashaido

      Affiliation:
    • Align Student

    For Becky Mashaido, the draw of Align was straightforward — a master’s program in computing that offered access to San Francisco’s tech pioneers, but did not require an undergraduate CS degree. And after finding a unique and uplifting sense of community there, she made it her mission to uplift others.

  • Alvaro Monge

    Alvaro Monge

      Affiliation:
    • Teaching Faculty

    Location: Oakland, Silicon Valley

    Alvaro Monge works hard to make sure his students can always see a way forward. Whether it’s guiding them towards success on their homework or in their early careers as […]

  • Aida Sharif-Rohani

    Aida Sharif Rohani

      Affiliation:
    • Align Alumni

    Location: Silicon Valley

    Aida Sharif Rohani was ready to shift away from chemical engineering, but she struggled to find a master’s program in computer science that didn’t require a matching bachelor’s degree. Discovering […]

  • William Chen

    William Chen

      Affiliation:
    • Align Alumni

    Location: Silicon Valley

    When William Chen came to the Align program, he felt a sense of purpose and dedication rippling across the student body. Now a full-time software developer at Amazon Web Services, […]

  • LeAnn Mendoza

    LeAnn Mendoza

      Affiliation:
    • Align Student

    Location: Silicon Valley

    LeAnn Mendoza knew she wanted to work in tech, but she wasn’t sure how she would fit in with a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering. Her time in the Align program […]

  • Zadie Moon

    Zadie Moon

      Affiliation:
    • Align Student

    Location: Oakland

    When Zadie Moon tried an Intro to Computer Science class in her junior year of undergrad, it was the first time she’d ever felt excited about her homework. Now pursuing […]

  • Tim Crawley

    Tim Crawley

      Affiliation:
    • Align Student

    Location: Silicon Valley

    As a Division I college football player, Tim Crawley’s schedule was packed. His athletic commitments made it impossible to prioritize his favorite classes, and he left with a bachelor’s degree […]

  • Anna Daccache

    Anna Daccache

      Affiliation:
    • Align Student

    Location: Silicon Valley

    Anna Daccache had been interested in public health for some time. It wasn’t until discovering the Align program, though, that the opportunities she was looking for opened to her. When […]