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Becky Mashaido
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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.
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Alvaro Monge
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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 […]
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Aida Sharif Rohani
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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 […]
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William Chen
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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, […]
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LeAnn Mendoza
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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 […]
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Zadie Moon
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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 […]
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Tim Crawley
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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 […]
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Anna Daccache
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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 […]