Impact Stories
We’re passionate about making tech organizations more accessible, inclusive, and equitable.
But don’t just take our word for it.
Prepare to be inspired by this collection of stories of Break Through Tech students and alumni.
Witness their unparalleled talent and determination as they carve a path of excellence in tech organizations across diverse industries.
Student and Volunteer Stories
Hasti Abbasi Kenarsari: Using AI to Preserve Indigenous Languages and Empower Communities
Source: National
Cristina Le: Forging a Path in Tech and Empowering Women Along the Way
Source: National
Tanvi Ladha: Navigating the Map of Opportunity: Tanvi's Journey to Confidence and Leadership in Tech
Source: National
Yvonne Wong: For The COO Of DirectBooks, Mentoring Is A Way To Give Back
Source: National
Isabel Lopez: Break Through Tech Provides a CSU Student With a Vision of Her Future Career Path In Tech
Source: National
Muhsanat Chowdhury: A Computer Science Sprintern™ Illustrates How Break Through Tech Opens Doors and Provides Opportunity
Source: National
Pascale Michaud: A Break Through Tech Program Demonstrates the Value of AI to a Mechanical Engineering Student
Source: National
Jessica Nguyen: A Break Through Tech Scholarship Leads From a Movie Club to a Dream Internship with Disney
Source: National
Carlos Mejia: An application to Break Through Tech leads to a Sprinternship™ at the Miami-Dade IT Department
Source: National
Vanessa Bellotti: Gaining inspiration from Break Through Tech AI's practical solutions and applications
Source: National
Sofia Khan: Break Through Tech AI Mentor – Guiding students through struggles with solutions for career readiness
Source: National
Aiesha Esa: Achieving career and life goals through Break Through Tech
Source: National
Maria Reccoppa: Putting her Break Through Tech AI skills to work at the New York Public Library
Source: National
Empowering a Future in Tech: Wanjiru Mambo's Transformative Journey with Break Through Tech AI
Source: National
Taguhi Yenokyan’s Journey Towards Discovering a Passion for Machine Learning and Data Science
Source: Break Through Tech UCLA
Izeth Torres Reyes’ Bold Leap: From Early Beginnings to a Future in AI and Computer Science
Source: Break Through Tech UCLA
A Drive for Data Science: Baruch College Student And Break Through Tech Intern Izabella Wieckowska
Source: National
Learning as a Lifestyle: Break Through Tech National Communications Intern, Lena Rose
Source: National
Every Step as a Learning Experience: Brooklyn College Student Chelsea Rice
Source: National
Finding Her Path to Computer Science Through Creative Art and Design: City College Student Angela Diaz
Source: National
A Move Across the World that Changed Her Life: CUNY York College Student Nafisa Tabassum
Source: National
Breaking The Cycle of Self-Doubt: John Jay College Student Aaliyah John
Source: National
Finding Comfort in Community and Connection: Queens College Student, Cindy Navarro
Source: National
The Power of Perseverance and Determination: Hunter College Student Nalini Ramdeo
Source: National
Overcoming Challenges and Change in the Philippines and the U.S.: Hunter College Student Kyra Alyssa Chu Abbu
Source: National
Inspired by the World (and the Web) Around Her: Macaulay Honors College Alum Annmarie Gajdos
Source: National
Overcoming Obstacles and Breaking Barriers: City College Student Ida Touray
Source: National
Hard Work and Giving Back: How Family Values Affected Hunter College Student Anahi Mayancela
Source: National
Navigating Tech Through Different Industry Paths: Queens College Student Anika Chowdhury
Source: National
From Anguilla to New York: City College Student Chrystal Mingo’s Journey into Tech
Source: National
