Dr. Cindi Love previously served as the Executive Director of ACPA. She is a professional educator, human rights advocate & activist, tenured Fortune 500 corporate executive, award winning entrepreneur and author.
Love was a member of the predecessor committee and the Working Advisory Group to the US Secretary of State on Religion & Foreign Policy from 2010-2018 and served as plenary speaker at the final session of the United Nations UUO Compass Coalition for LGBT Human Rights during that time. Love also served as a thematic country specialist for LGBT human rights with Amnesty International and currently serves as one of 112 Expert Panelists convened globally for the Diversity Collegium Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks project (www.diversitycollegium.org). She was a “serial entrepreneur” from 1981 to 1996 when she sold her last company to the TORO Company (NYE: TTC). She was an inaugural member of MIT’s Birthing of Giants program and received the David Boehnett Fellowship to the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education Program for State & Local Officials. Love has been the invited guest of two US Presidents in recognition of her advocacy work with underrepresented populations. Stetson Law awarded Love its Facilitator Award in 2016 for her groundbreaking work in improving campus safety. Love is featured in Dr. John Dugan’s interdisciplinary text, Leadership Theory: Facilitator’s Guide for Cultivating Critical Perspectives.
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Amanda Zielinski Slenski is a passionate advocate for undergraduate students and supporting opportunity and access within the higher education landscape.
She served Alma College (MI) for nearly 12 years in a variety of roles in enrollment, career development, and advancement. Finally serving as the Vice President for Enrollment and Special Assistant to the President, where she led the college’s strategic recruitment efforts; coordinated President’s Office operations and communication, strategic planning, and college goal setting; and directed campus-wide initiatives.
Prior to her work at Alma College, she was a resident director at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a leadership advisor for Alpha Gamma Delta International, and a recruitment coordinator and graduate resident director at Miami University.
She earned a bachelor’s degree from Alma College and a master’s degree from Miami University (OH).
Jane Barry-Moran is a leadership development expert and advocate for creating inclusive workplaces where individuals can thrive and drive organizational success.
As the Principal Consultant for Strategic Development, she advises on strategic growth and expanding the organization’s impact with corporate partners, foundations and higher education institutions. In this role, she works to prepare organizations for navigating the current environment, creating impactful culture and belonging and strengthening pathways for diverse leaders across industries.
Previously, Jane was the Managing Director of Programs and Research at Out Leadership, where she directed global leadership development initiatives, produced landmark research, and convened leaders around the world to advance the LGBTQ+ experience at work. During her tenure, she co-authored reports including ALLYUp, the annual OutQuorum Board Diversity Report, and Out to Succeed 2.0 on Next Generation Talent.
Earlier in her career, Jane worked in higher education in mission and ministry, student advisory, and career development. She helped open one of the first DEI centers, serving as the LGBTQ+ advisor.
She earned a B.A. in Educational Psychology and an M.A in Theology and Ministry from Boston College and an M.B.A. from St. John’s University.
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Andy Huang is a Senior Manager in the Inclusion COE at PwC and is responsible for strategic oversight of its Inclusion Networks.
He holds an MS in Accounting and BS in Business Administration from D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. Andy has held various diversity, equity and inclusion roles financial services, professional services and tech companies.
Derek Horn is a brand designer, writer, and podcast host.
Derek has over a decade of experience working with clients including Colgate-Palmolive, AB InBev, Danone, Sperry, Stella & Chewy’s and more. He thrives blending strategic thinking with thoughtful visual storytelling, contributing to award-winning work including the Pure Protein redesign, which earned a 2024 Designalytics Effectiveness Award for its post-redesign sales growth.
Derek's writing has appeared in industry publications including Dieline and AdAge. In 2020, he started a passion project interview podcast called In These Uncertain Times, where he interviews creatives and thought leaders about creating and connecting in the midst of uncertainty.
He has been an O4U volunteer since 2016, serving in roles including Design Director, O4U Marketing Conference Programming Lead, and Brand Advisor before joining the board in late 2022.
Derek earned a BFA in Communications Design from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Derek lives in Orlando, FL with his Shiba Inu, Luna. Outside of work, he can be found at the movie theater or theme parks, expanding his collection of LEGO, or blowing up his friends' messages with memes.
Nicole Cameli is the General Counsel for Emerson's Measurement Solutions business group. She began her legal career at Emerson as a law intern in 2012 and joined Emerson's Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions legal team in St. Louis, Missouri after graduation from law school. Nicole spent six years as an M&A attorney and six years as a commercial attorney with subject matter expertise in data privacy, cybersecurity and government contracts before becoming General Counsel of Emerson's Measurement Solutions business in August 2024.
Prior to attending law school, Nicole worked in press and communications for the state and presidential elections in New Hampshire and completed a year of service with AmeriCorps in Portland, Oregon serving as an elementary school teacher/tutor.
In addition to her love of practicing law, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, running, hiking, traveling, playing sports, singing Taylor Swift songs in the car with her daughter, volunteering, spontaneous adventures, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers.
Nicole currently serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Global Pride Emerson Employee Resource Group and as Executive Sponsor of the Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Pride ERG. Nicole holds a BA in Government from Dartmouth College where she was a varsity soccer player, a JD from Marquette University Law School, an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is a member of the Minnesota State Bar, Wisconsin State Bar and the United States Supreme Court Bar and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for The Works Museum in Minnesota.
Michael Hamamoto Tribble is a Staff Technical Program Manager at Google, where he currently leads the infrastructure strategy and deployment of the company's first-party AI agents and tools. During his more than decade-long tenure at Google, Michael has also served as a Chief of Staff in the Office of the SVP for the company’s consumer technology portfolio (Gemini, Search, Ads, Commerce, Geo, Trust) and founded Google Cloud's Datasets portfolio and higher education programs.
A recognized leader in the technology sector, Michael was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree. Prior to his work in tech, he served as a Teach For America corps member where he taught special education math and science. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Stanford University and a Master’s degree in Special Education from Loyola Marymount University.
Michael is deeply committed to enabling high-achieving LGBTQ+ students to find their footing and achieve their full potential in competitive industries. Splitting his time between San Francisco and Carmel Valley with his fiancé, Michael is an avid home renovator, cycling instructor, and unapologetic junky food enthusiast on a quest to sample the menu at McDonald's in every country he visits.
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Tara is a Senior Research & Development Scientist at The Clorox Company, focusing on plastics sustainability for the Glad brand. Tara obtained a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While a student, Tara attended the inaugural O4U Engineering Conference. After college, they served as an O4U Engineering Programming Director, Conference Lead, and Sponsorship Director before joining the Board of Directors in 2022. Tara is based in the Chicago area and enjoys golfing, playing the guitar, and collecting rocks from the shores of Lake Michigan.
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Courtney is a Vice President within JP Morgan's Global Technology Strategy group, where she helps to oversee a program aimed at enhancing employee's day-to-day productivity using technology. Prior to JP Morgan, Courtney worked in strategy roles at Accenture and at Meta after graduating from Duke University.
Courtney has been part of the O4U family for 10 years, starting as a sponsor at Accenture. Since then she has served as a Director for several years on the O4U Business Conference team, led the Business Conference in 2019, served on the Strategic Implementation Team in 2020/2021 and joined the Board in 2024 where she now serves on the Executive Committee as the Secretary.
Courtney is a born and raised New Yorker but currently lives in San Francisco with her wife, cat and dog. In her free time she enjoys points travel, hiking and dive bars.
Dr. Justin R. Smith is a seasoned higher education administrator with over a decade of progressive leadership experience across premier institutions, including Princeton University, Nova Southeastern University, and the Savannah College of Art and Design. He currently serves as the Associate Vice President for Student Well-Being and Dean of Students at Goucher College in Baltimore, MD, where he leads a holistic approach to student care & well-being, overseeing key departments such as Student Counseling, Student Health and Wellness, Student Support & Accountability, and Sports Medicine.
With a deep commitment to equity, student advocacy, and institutional strategy, Dr. Smith has pioneered initiatives that address student mental health, retention, crisis response, and inclusive programming. His work has resulted in the successful development of early-alert systems, student support frameworks, and multi-disciplinary threat assessment protocols. He has also chaired institution-wide task forces aimed at improving student success outcomes through data-informed recommendations.
Dr. Smith’s leadership is rooted in a practitioner-scholar philosophy. He holds a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, where his dissertation explored the intersectional experiences of Black gay men in college. He also earned a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University and a B.S. in Public Health from the University of South Florida (Tampa).
Sophie Tahiri, MS is a dedicated leader in advancing health equity, bringing more than a decade of experience at the intersection of genomics, clinical research, and inclusive community outreach. As the Director of Communications at Total Diversity Clinical Trial Management, she leads strategic efforts to expand access to clinical trials for historically underserved populations. Her work centers on building inclusive recruitment models, strengthening community partnerships, and designing communication strategies that empower patients, community organizations, and research sites alike.
She is currently completing her Doctorate of Health Science (DHSc) at The George Washington University, where her research focuses on developing a multidimensional readiness assessment tool to better understand barriers to preventive care and research participation in underserved communities.
She is committed to advancing equity and access, and looks forward to supporting O4U in creating meaningful leadership pathways for historically excluded college students.
Jose Pablo Torres is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vertebra, a Mexico-based proptech SaaS platform transforming the administration and intelligence of commercial and industrial real estate assets across Latin America.
He began his career at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, joining as an intern in New York in 2014 and later working with the Latin America Private Banking team in Miami and San Francisco after graduating from college. He spent over six years at the firm advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients before transitioning into fintech in 2020.
In June 2020, Jose Pablo joined Crediverso as a Product Manager in Los Angeles, and shortly thereafter returned to Mexico to join Crediclub, one of the country’s leading fintech companies. As Chief Investment Officer, he played a key role in scaling the organization and led the execution of what became one of Latin America’s largest equity-only fintech Series A rounds.
Following the closing of the round, he founded Vertebra, initially conceived as a commercial real estate fund and later evolved into a full-stack administrative SaaS platform for Real Estate landlords, tenants, and property & facility managers.
Since October 2022, Jose Pablo has served on the board, supporting international student initiatives. He holds a B.A. in Finance from Tecnológico de Monterrey.
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Sean currently works in Advanced Analytics at Nielsen serving as a marketing strategy and analytics consultant. He analyzes campaign data for publishers, agencies, and advertisers including Amazon, Twitter, Publicis, Google, and Netflix. Sean first attended O4U Marketing in 2018 and became a director in 2021. He was the Admissions Lead for O4U Marketing in 2022 and the Admissions Lead for O4U Digital in 2023. Sean has loved getting to know so many incredible students and peers over the last several years and sees O4U as a chosen family. He currently lives in New York City but is from Atlanta, Georgia. Outside of work, his hobbies include going to museums and Broadway shows, taking dance classes, and listening to Renaissance by Beyoncé.
Iman Serbones is a dedicated consultant with a proven track record in leadership roles, including her time as the O4UB 20th Anniversary Co-Lead and Conference Director. She is committed to mentoring Native American and African American students, co-leading O4U's first Tribal College visits, and recruiting at HBCUs. Her dedication extends to guiding LGBT youth towards achieving their personal and professional goals. A seasoned traveler, Iman brings a global perspective to her work, connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds. In her free time, she solves puzzles, canoes, and reads! If you meet Iman, ask her why shawarma is the best dish of all time!
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Amya (she/her) is an associate at Capital One in their Management Rotation Program, based at their headquarters outside Washington, D.C. She earned a B.A. in Economics and Organizational Studies from Pitzer College. Amya attended Out for Undergrad three times as a student, twice at the Business Conference and once at the Marketing (now Digital) Conference, and served as a campus ambassador. She is excited to expand her involvement with O4U as a member of the Admissions Strategic Operations team. Outside of work, Amya enjoys playing board games, musical instruments, and exploring new activities like running, tennis, and pickleball.
Marie is a Platform Program Manager at Juniper Networks, where she manages the revenue enablement tools. Before joining Juniper, Marie spent five years in training and enablement roles at Adobe and Teradata. She graduated from UC Berkeley, where she studied Environmental Economics and Policy and American Studies. She currently lives in the California Bay Area. Outside of work and O4U, she you will catch her seeing live music, exploring new cities, and at the beach.
Marie first became involved in O4U by attending the 2016 Business Conference as a student. She served as Admissions Lead (2024) and Programming Director (2023) for the O4U Digital Conference. Now she is excited to support the alumni network.
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Michael Chan is a Project Manager at Vanguard, where he leads marketing campaigns for investment products and services for institutional audiences. Michael attended O4U Tech and Digital, before graduating from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School in 2024.
As part of the Alumni & Special Events team, Michael is excited to foster a highly involved and passionate postgrad O4U community. Outside of work, Michael is a photographer, runner, foodie, and a Bad Bunny enthusiast.
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What drives me to do anything in life are the connections that I easily make with people. I love the idea of meeting new people, new cultures, new places and creating roots everywhere I go. I have always been an independent person, and I never feared the unknown regardless of any insecurity I had. The curiosity and excitment of travelling and experiencing a new country, new cities really turned me into an adventure seeker. I like to think of myself as a collector of memories and knowledge. Everywhere I go I learn things that I didn't know before and once I realized the person I became after living abroad I made it my main goal to continue learning and sharing my personal experiences and all of what I learned to others. So my purpose now is to help other people have the same experiences that I had abroad, and make their travelling dreams come true as well! The more I learn, the more I want to continue experiencing new thing to always have something new to share to my students. Therefore, to me travelling means new beginnings, positive transformations, knowledge, growth and work.
Sam (she/her) is a Communcations Manager in Crisis, Issues & Public Affairs at PwC in Washington, DC. Previously, Sam has held Communications and Marketing roles at The Walt Disney Company, KPMG, and Nestle. While Sam was pursuing her bachelors at UCF, she participated in a cappella, volunteered with state and local LGBTQ organizations, and attended O4UM as a student in 2019. In her free time, she makes the people around her try her amateur chef recipe ideas, plays keyboard & guitar, and loves to kayak and hike - but can usually just be found making the most of an NYT Games subscription.
Jared (he/him) is passionate about bringing people together, helping others, and building community. That's why he's incredibly excited to serve on the mentoring team at O4U. In 2019, Jared attended the O4U Business Conference, and the experience was transformative in helping him find his footing in the workplace as an LGBT professional. It provided him with a unique opportunity to connect with inspiring individuals and gain invaluable insights. In 2023, Jared joined the mentorship team, where he helped scale the program. Jared now leads the mentorship team, where he hopes to continue creating an inclusive and empowering atmosphere. In his free time, you can find Jared hanging out with his dog Ori, jamming to Taylor Swift and EDM music on repeat, hitting the gym, performing improv comedy, or going on outdoor adventures with friends.
Beyond his work with O4U, Jared has a passion for leveraging the power of data and technology to do good. After earning his BBA in Business Analytics from The George Washington University School of Business, he began his career at Oracle as a Cloud Engineer. In 2024, Jared joined the Harris for President data team, where he tapped his background in analytics and data to help support the campaign across Pennsylvania. Jared currently works for Oracle as an Analytics Solution Engineer.
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Michi Brannon is a cybersecurity professional at Charles Schwab, where they work in Technology Risk Management (3PCRM) after completing a cybersecurity internship with the company in 2024. They are a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, earning dual degrees in Computer Science and Music, and hold the ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity credential.
With four years of leadership and event planning experience through CU Boulder’s Residence Hall Association, Michi served as Director of Inclusion and Social Justice, coordinating campus-wide community initiatives. Beyond campus, they’ve been deeply engaged in equity-centered mentorship through nonprofits like the YWCA Boulder, Voices of Healing, and Girls Like Us.
A two-time Out for Undergrad alum—attending O4U Tech (2022) and O4U Digital (2023)—Michi also served as a Campus Ambassador in 2023, fostering community and accessibility within the program.
Passionate about bridging technology and social impact, Michi continues to build inclusive spaces that merge innovation, equity, and artistry.
Sam is a product marketing leader based in Brooklyn, NY. He leads PMM at Pontera and previously drove global product launches at HubSpot. Sam found community and belonging through O4U during a challenging time closeted at BYU, and now dedicates time to building LGBTQ+ community in and out of work. Sam has coached students into roles across product, engineering, and marketing while founding "Out in Product Marketing"—and now serves as Student Lead for O4U’s Mentorship program. Off the clock, Sam is always enjoying the arts - seeing a Broadway show, speaking at a poetry reading, hopping around galleries in Chelsea. He can be often be found with a Glennon Doyle podcast in his ears, chatting with mom on the phone, or jogging the Prospect Park loop.
Liam (he/him) is a current graduate student at the Harvard Kennedy School pursuing his Master in Public Policy. Prior to HKS, he worked as a Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group in New York, working at the intersection of healthcare and the public sector. Since then, Liam has also worked with state health programs, legislatures, and global health organizations. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Neuroscience and Human Rights.
Liam first attended the O4U Business Conference as an undergraduate student in 2020 and has volunteered across multiple conferences since then as a sponsor and a mentor. He is extremely excited to continue engaging with this vibrant community through the mentorship team.
Carter (she/her) is passionate about helping people realize their potential. She is a Senior HR Generalist at Allonnia, an environmental biotech in Boston, specializing in employee relations, organizational behavior, and in identifying and welcoming the future employees of Allonnia. She has been lucky enough to be an O4U Mentor since 2023. Through mentoring queer students over the past few years, Carter has thoroughly enjoyed building community, which is what brought her to joining the team! Carter holds a B.S. in Psychology from Northeastern University, where she was able to study abroad twice (a semester in Berlin and a summer in London). She loves to travel to new places, try new foods, and learn about different cultures. You can often find her on the golf course, playing with her dog Norman, trying new recipes with her wife, or sitting on the couch watching Bravo and needlepointing.
Steven Del Gaizo brings over 14 years of experience in engineering and program management and currently serves as Senior Customer Program Manager at TeraDAR Inc., following prior roles at Luminar Technologies and General Motors.
He is a proven leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At GM, Steven led the Pride Employee Resource Group, restoring domestic partner benefits and building a coalition that secured GM’s support for the Respect for Marriage Act. At Luminar, he chaired the Internal DEI Council and organized the company’s first Pride celebration, focusing on LGBTQ+ history, allyship, and workplace identity, while leading its participation in Pride events.
At TeraDAR, Steven serves as the company’s first DEI champion, partnering with HR to establish non-discrimination and gender-transition policies and evaluate inclusive benefits for future adoption.
Beyond work, Steven volunteers with organizations such as Stand with Trans, the Ruth Ellis Center, and Affirmations Center, supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families. He has also volunteered for Out for Undergrad (O4U) as a mentor, sponsor, and guest speaker at the engineering and tech conferences. His passion for mentorship has led him to serve in the O4U mentoring program since 2023.
Monisha Jain is a Product Manager at Vistar Media with a focus on expanding the company's enterprise solutions SaaS marketplace. She previously was a PM at Bank of America as well. She attended Rutgers University and graduated in 2017, where during her time there she attended 2 O4U tech conferences. This sparked her passion for being a part of the larger LGBTQ+ community and giving back. Since graduating, she has also lead programs for Out In Tech. She is excited to get to make a difference through multiple queer organizations! She currently works in NYC and lives in Jersey City and loves exploring the city, taking waterfront walks, finding new hobbies, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling.
Daren (he/they) Sia is a Senior Associate part of the Data Risk & Privacy team at PwC based out of Chicago, and they help lead the LGBTQ2+ and Latinx ERGs' events and initiatives related to professional development and education. Daren attended the University of Notre Dame as a first-generation college student, where he majored in Business Analytics and Chinese. At Notre Dame, Daren co-founded the International Student Advisory Board and led international projects with students from Hong Kong, Peking University and St. Xavier's University (India). Daren is currently a mentor for the Fall 2024 cohort and is excited to join the Learning Community team. In their free time, Daren enjoys spending time with his dog Millie, listening to Broadway songs, playing video games, and trying unique food from new places.
Hali (he/him) is an Associate at Brainlabs where he works in programmatic advertising and paid social marketing. He earned his B.S. in Economics with a minor in Business Analytics from Carnegie Mellon and previously worked across various roles in product, strategy, and engineering at companies including Hinge, VMware, and Out in Tech. He attended O4U Digital in 2023 and has been a Campus Ambassador for O4UB. Social impact and LGBTQ+ work have always been big passions of his and he's excited to join the Learning Community Team.
Born and raised in the Bay Area and most recently living in NYC, he relocated to Buenos Aires this year and loves spending his time updating his Beli, attending concerts, being outdoors, photography, and fitness.
Dakevineon (he/him) is a seasoned leader in risk governance, compliance, and human resources, and the founder of Scents of Hope LLC, a purpose-driven cleaning and facilities support business committed to restoring dignity through clean, safe, and welcoming spaces.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from a prestigious Historically Black College and University (HBCU), where he developed a deep commitment to social impact, leadership, and equity. He is currently completing his Master of Human Resources and was recently accepted into the Harvard Leadership Development Program.
Outside of work, Dakevineon is a community advocate and lifelong learner. In his free time, he enjoys journaling, mentoring, and developing new ways to grow his business and expand its community impact.
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Gabriel is a Senior Manager at Microsoft focusing on Internal Audit IT risks across the company. Additionally, Gabriel is an active Air National Guardsman and holds the duty title of Director of Manpower, Personnel, and Services for the 107th Attack Wing, Niagara Falls, NY. Prior to joining Microsoft, Gabriel was a Technology Risk senior Consultant with EY in New York City, and an IT Consulting Manager with Guidehouse in Washington, DC.
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Moses is currently a Business Services Trainee at Latham & Watkins in New York City, engaging in a unique rotational program across the firm’s global services operations. He earned his B.A. in Art History and African American Studies from Princeton University. As an undergrad, Moses attended the O4U Business Conference in 2024, and is excited to support the organization on the strategic operations side. Outside of work, Moses enjoys spending time with friends, visiting museums, and exploring NYC’s vibrant culinary scene.
Andrew works at J.P. Morgan as a CIB Credit Risk Analyst in Houston, Texas on the Energy & Power team. Previously, he was an undergraduate student at Bentley University majoring in Corporate Finance and Accounting. Andrew is originally from Upstate New York in a small town named Little Falls.
Andrew attended the O4U Business Conference back in the spring of 2023. During his time in college, Andrew was involved in his business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, the Orientation Team, and his study abroad experience on Semester at Sea. Outside of work you can find him training for marathons, trying new restaurants, or planning his next travel adventure.
Cam Finley (he/him) is an Associate, Social Impact at Link Logistics, where he manages firm-wide programs related to Community Development. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Claremont McKenna College. Cam’s involvement with O4U began when he attended the Business Conference as a student in 2019. Since 2021, he has held various roles within the conference team, including Sponsorship Director, Admissions Director, Admissions Lead, and Conference Lead. Now, as part of the Strategic Partnerships team, Cam is excited to broaden his impact by partnering with mission-aligned organizations and supporting all O4U conferences, programs, and engagements.
Sophia (she/her) has worked in Talent Acquisition for the past six years and is based in San Francisco. She has founded, led, and participated in LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups at every organization she’s been a part of and takes great pride in creating and fostering inclusive spaces. Sophia was first introduced to O4U after attending U4UM as a sponsor in 2019 and is excited to return as a volunteer on the Strategic Partnerships team.
Outside of work and O4U, Sophia loves crafting, cooking new vegetarian recipes, and thrifting.
Jacki Bradshaw works for General Motors within their Customer Care and Aftersales organization. She serves as a Team Leader in Service Release Engineering over all of Chassis and Active Thermal Components. Jacki received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in May of 2017 and a MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan - Dearborn in December of 2023.
Jacki became involved with O4U as a student in 2016, recruited for General Motors in 2017, and this will be her fifth year serving on the Sponsorship team for the Engineering Conference.
When she isn’t working to recruit sponsors to participate in the O4U Engineering Conference, you can find her at her kickboxing gym, playing Dungeons and Dragons, or making someone roll their eyes via terrible pun jokes.
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Olivia is passionate about reproductive justice, anti-racism, immigrant rights, and queer liberation. Currently living in New York City, she serves as the Deputy Director of Innovation for Social Impact at CAI, a public health non-profit that leverages education and research to foster a more aware, healthy, compassionate, and equitable world. Prior to working at CAI, Olivia served on the Digital Integration Team at Briya School, which provides culturally responsive two-generation education for immigrant families. She has worked and volunteered as a Sex Educator at Planned Parenthood, WUSTL’s Student Health Services, Women in Transition, and Kentucky Health Justice Network. Outside of her full-time work, Olivia is pursuing a MS in Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy and Practice. Olivia loves to try new restaurants with friends, play board games, and host dinner parties.
Olivia majored in Systems Engineering and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. She participated in O4U as a student in 2017 and a sponsor in 2018 before serving three years on the Engineering Programming Team. She then led the Alumni and Special Events Strategic Operations Team for a three year term, launching the inaugural O4U Alumni Leadership Summit. Most recently, she led the 2025 Engineering Conference team.
Khirin is a Strategy Associate at KPMG and graduate in Accounting and Management Information Systems (MIS) from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management. Additionally, he graduated from Harvard Business School's Summer Venture in Management Program, where he completed a condensed MBA experience and is part of the alumni association. These experiences have taught him core skills like navigating ambiguity, leadership, and strategic thinking. He looks forward to solving unique business and technology conundrums to create large-scale value.
He is passionate about entrepreneurship and empowering people to reach their potential. In his free-time, Khirin enjoys working on his startup, hiking, and exploring new local eats.
Nick is an applied statistician based in New York City. He holds a Master of Science in Statistics from New York University, with a concentration in computational methodologies. His academic journey sparked a deep interest in Bayesian mathematics, machine learning, large language models, probability theory, and social science.
In addition to his passion for statistics and data, music has always been a major part of his life. You’ll often find him grooving to Beyoncé, Joni Mitchell, ABBA, Stevie Nicks, and all things 80s music.
Nick’s work has contributed to the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights through collaborations with the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), the Trevor Project, the Gill Foundation, Everytown, and UCLA’s Williams Institute. His work, particularly with MAP, has helped provide state-based groups with strategic messaging and demographic analysis on how to best discuss gender-affirming care to voters, ban conversion therapy in state and local communities, and target swing voters in hard-to-win elections.
Dylan is a PhD student working on Interactive Data Visualization at MIT’s Visualization Group. Previously, he developed visualization and data analytics services as a software engineer at Microsoft. In 2019 he graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in bioengineering. On the side, Dylan enjoys vagabonding and taking care of his numerous plants.
Mitch Conzemius is currently a Digital Interactive Consultant at Accenture and passionate about scaling new technology within the workspace to help innovate a more significant and more efficient impact through human experiences. He is an advocate for empathy, DEI, and mental health as he grew up independently since he was 17, being an LGBTQ+ homeless youth survivor.
Before Accenture, Mitch was a Product Manager at U.S. Bank after attending the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, majoring in Management Information Systems and graduating in 2.5 years. As a student, he was Co-President of the University of Minnesota's LGBTQ+ Business Group: Compass and attended/volunteered at six conferences while in his undergrad, including Business, Engineering, and Tech. He previously was an elite-level gymnast and enjoys solving Rubik's cubes, running, reading, and photography in his free time.
Raquel Barlow is a Human Resource professional as well as certified and Nashville Business Journal awarded DEI advocate with over 10 years of progressive experience in recruitment, development, training, and ensuring an inclusive environment for talent.
Her background spans the nonprofit and corporate sector, with experience in the hospitality and finance industries. Moreover, she serves on various boards emphasizing economic empowerment and civil equality including the Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce, the Urban League Young Professionals Board, YWCA’s Youth Community Action Programs (Y-CAP) Board, the Out For Undergrad (O4U) Business Conference Admissions Committee and Monroe Harding – a nonprofit children’s home.
After graduating with departmental honors and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Raquel completed her M.Ed. at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College with a focus on human development and leadership.
She continues to seek out opportunities to live out her passion for helping people grow, develop, and win!
Casen (he/him) is a Product Manager at Capital One, based in Dallas, Tx. Casen graduated from Rice University, where he attended the O4U Business conference as a student in 2022. Following this experience, Casen served as a Logistics director for the 2024 and 2025 O4U Digital teams.
In his free time, you'll find him at a coffee shop, going for a long walk, playing basketball, doing sudoku puzzles, playing cards or games with friends, and/or watching TV shows on repeat!
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Duruo is a Marketing Associate at Brown Brothers Harriman, as part of Capital Partners Marketing. Duruo manages the company's Marketing automation system while analyzing analytics to provide recommendations to the firm's front office. Before joining BBH, he was an Officer at State Street Investment Management, managing several ETF campaigns, precisely Fixed Income, Low Cost, and SSGA's Bond Compass campaigns. He graduated from Babson College in 2021 with a B.S. in Business Administration and Management with a double concentration in Marketing and Social & Cultural Studies. His involvement in O4UB started in 2018 when he attended as a student. He joined the organizing side in June 2022 and is thrilled to serve again on the Admissions team and first-time co-leading MOSAIC for the 2024 O4UB conference team and serving as MOSAIC TRANSCEND lead in 2025.
Outside of work and O4U, he enjoys working out, traveling, exploring Boston's food scene and cologne collection (80+ bottles).
Angélica Bolaños (she/her/ella) is a Senior Business Systems Analyst based in Dallas, TX, who was promoted to this role after completing a Technology Rotational Program. She was a student at the 2023 O4U Digital Conference, served as Programming Director in 2024, and most recently as the MOSAIC Lead for O4U Digital in 2025. She graduated with honors from the University of Houston in 2023 with a BBA in Management Information Systems and completed the Summer Venture in Management Program at Harvard Business School shortly after.
Angélica is passionate about supporting BIPOC and queer students in their academic and career journeys. She currently serves as Director of Finance for the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Dallas Chapter and chairs the Pride Committee. Outside of work, she enjoys pilates, Latin music, thrifting, and traveling.
Scott is from Los Angeles and is currently an Investor Relations Associate at Bain Capital on the Real Estate Private Equity team. He attended Dartmouth College where he majored in Political Science and Art History. Scott is involved with Pride at Bain Capital and is excited about promoting LGBTQ+ recruitment for business. While in college, Scott attended O4U and has returned as a mentor for O4UB twice. He is based in Boston.
Kimberly Chen is currently an Investor Relations Associate at Pantera Capital, where she focuses on investor servicing and fundraising. Based out of New York City, Kimberly originally hails from the Bay Area. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in Economics with a minor in Human Rights. While in college, Kimberly attended O4U Business and hopes to help impact the new generation of students in the same way the conference was able to impact her.
Outside of work, Kimberly loves to bake, cook, attend workout classes, and broaden her musical palette. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with loved ones.
Jordan (She/Her) is a Management Consultant at Synpulse and is based out of the Gramercy neighborhood in Manhattan, New York. She lives with her fiancée and enjoys watching the ferries go by from their apartment.
Jordan graduated from Virginia Tech and VCU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Disability Leadership. As a student, she attended the 2022 Business O4U conference and found her path to her first job in her career at the conference through talking to representatives at the Career Fair! Through this first job she served as the US Recruitment Lead where she got to represent her company as a sponsor and mentor for the 2023 and 2024 O4U Business Conferences. Additionally, she served as a 2025 Spring O4U Mentor as a part of the O4U Mentorship Program.
Outside of work, Jordan game nights and finding places to play games in the city with friends, dancing and exploring queer nightlife, trying different "fun coffee" (a term she coined to convince herself it's okay to spend $11 for a cup), and anything to do with water sports or outdoor activities.
Bella Godes is currently an Associate at True Search in the Financial Officers Practice. She grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and graduated from Scripps College in Claremont, California in 2023. At Scripps, Bella majored in Economics and was a member and captain of the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps varsity lacrosse team. Currently based in New York, Bella enjoys running with friends, triathlons, and trying new restaurants in her free time.
Boone is on the Investment Team at WestCap, a growth equity firm focused on investing in generational, asset-light software companies, and is based in New York City. Originally from rural South Carolina, Boone’s path has taken him from North Carolina to London, San Francisco, and now New York.
Boone graduated from Duke University, where he studied Economics and Computer Science, and spent a year studying Finance at the London School of Economics. As a student, Boone attended O4U Business three times as a participant and later returned to the conference representing Evercore as a sponsor twice, as well as serving as a mentor and admissions ambassador. Through O4U, Boone found early exposure to careers in finance and investing, along with a community that helped shape his professional and personal journey.
Outside of work, Boone enjoys listening to and playing classical music, following Formula 1, and exploring NYC’s coffee scene.
Joy (He/Him) is an Associate on the Global Pricing team within the Global Product Solutions Group at BlackRock and is based out of Brooklyn, New York. Originally from India, Joy has lived across Singapore, Canada and the Southern United States.
Joy graduated from the University of Oklahoma with degrees in Economics and Linguistics. As a student, he attended four O4U conferences and found his path to BlackRock at the conference through talking to the directors at O4U Business! Joy also represented BlackRock as a sponsor and volunteer at O4UB 2024.
Outside of work, Joy loves sampling coffee from boutique cafes (also has two coffee themed tattoos), trying all that the restaurant scene has to offer in NYC and spending all his time in the numerous bookstores across the city buying all the books and trying to start his own library. bookstores across the city buying all the books and trying to start his own library.
Ernst works in Product Strategy within Microsoft’s cybersecurity marketing team and is based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from Chicago, Illinois he graduated from Emory University, where he studied marketing and organization & management.
Ernst first attended the O4U Marketing and Business Conferences as an undergraduate and has remained actively involved since graduating, most recently serving as a Programming Director for the 2024 O4U Business Conference.
Outside of work, Ernst enjoys traveling, going to the movies, and exploring museum exhibits across the city.
Kevin Martin is a Los Angeles-based associate at 3C Ventures, an advisory services firm that goes beyond strategy to deliver impactful implementation and execution solutions. Prior to joining 3CV, he was a Senior Consultant at Qvest.US, a media and entertainment technology consulting firm, where he supported enterprise product strategy decisions and large-scale operational transformations for major studios and CPG companies. He graduated from Stanford University’s School of Engineering with a B.S. from the Individually Designed Major in Engineering program, studying a combination of Music, Management Science, and Engineering with a focus on the application of new technology to creative industries. He attended O4U Business twice as an undergraduate and served as one of the Los Angeles alumni engagement ambassadors in 2023. Outside of work, Kevin is a musician and plays competitive flag football.
Andrew is a Vice President at Citi based in New York City, where he supports the OCC/FRB 2020 Consent Order. In this role, he partners closely with stakeholders to strengthen governance, enhance risk management practices, and drive sustainable regulatory outcomes across the firm. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, as well as a Master of International Business, from the University of Florida.
Andrew is actively involved with Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, where he supports initiatives focused on mentorship, access, and career development for underrepresented students. Through this involvement, he has seen firsthand the transformative impact that early exposure, guidance, and strong professional networks can have on career outcomes.
In his free time, Andrew enjoys seeing Broadway shows, finding creative ways to travel for free using credit card points, and spending time with his boyfriend and their cat.
Ben is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Accounting at the University of Washington. Beginning in Fall 2026, he will be an Assistant Professor at College of the Holy Cross, where he will be teaching undergraduate classes in tax and financial accounting. His research primarily focuses on the consequences of pay transparency and pay disparity on employee behavior.
Prior to starting the Ph.D, Ben studied Accounting and Public Health at the University of Texas at Austin and worked as a Tax Consultant at Deloitte. Inspired by his own experiences as an OUBC attendee from 2015 to 2017, he is excited to help foster the next class of O4U students and professionals.
Rohan is from New York and currently works in Rates Sales at an investment bank covering institutional clients, including asset managers, hedge funds, and pensions, for various rates products. He attended Pomona College where he studied Economics with a minor in Politics and served as a tour guide and as Senior Class President. He attended O4U Business twice as an undergrad and served as a Campus Ambassador. In his free time, he likes to cook, create scripts for TV shows, and stroll around the West Side Highway.
Bryce Badger is a Manager in Tech Strategy Consulting at PwC, where he focuses on streamlining strategy and operations for TMT, software, and private company clients, with an emphasis on AI strategy and technology-enabled transformation. His work centers on helping organizations simplify complexity and scale more effectively.
Outside of client work, Bryce is passionate about building inclusive communities. He leads the New York City chapter of PwC’s Shine Inclusion Network, supporting LGBTQ+ professionals and creating spaces for connection, visibility, and mentorship. He graduated from Georgetown University in 2021, where his interest in leadership, community, and impact first took shape.
Bryce recently moved to San Francisco and is now bicoastal, splitting his time between the Bay Area and NYC. In his free time, he loves exploring new cities, staying social, traveling, spending time with friends (and his two dogs).
Raul Hernandez is a Corporate Banking Senior Analyst at Citigroup supporting large-cap multinational clients in the Healthcare and Consumer sectors through relationship management, credit analysis and underwriting, and treasury advisory.
Raul first joined O4UB as a student in 2022 and has since remained actively involved as a campus ambassador, mentor, and volunteer.
He holds a B.B.A. in Finance and Investments from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business, where he graduated summa cum laude in 2023. Raul was awarded one of the inaugural Zicklin Honors Merit Awards in recognition of his academic excellence and community leadership.
Raul is originally from Venezuela. He is proficient in Spanish and German and is based in New York City.
Araly Langomas (she/they) is an Associate Customer Success Manager at Zefr, helping brands meet their brand safety targets across their paid social media placements. She is also a Social Media Content Creator with a passion for cartoons, anime, and cosplay. They love making people smile and have been involved with Out 4 Undergrad since attending the O4U Digital 2023 conference as a student. Since then, she has volunteered at O4U Digital 2024 and served as an O4U Digital 2025 Programming Director. Araly is certified by the New Jersey Department of Education as a Teacher of Business: Finance/Economics/Law, showing her commitment to helping young people start their career journeys and educating others on financial literacy.
Based in New York City, Dustin (he/him) is an Associate at EY-Parthenon, where he supports corporate strategy and M&A engagements. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from UC Berkeley in 2023.
Dustin attended O4U Business as a student in 2021 and 2022 and has since remained involved as a sponsor, campus ambassador, volunteer, and served as Admissions Director for the 2025 conference. He is excited to join the Programming team and continue supporting the O4U community.
Outside of work, Dustin enjoys working out, attending concerts, and traveling.
Joey is a Strategy and Business Operations professional with experience across finance, consumer tech, and high-growth marketplaces. He currently works at DoorDash where he supports GTM strategy and operations for corporate catering, a new bet for the company. Before transitioning into an operating role, he was an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan covering Consumer Retail companies.
Originally from Los Angeles, California, he studied Economics and Political Economy at UC Berkeley. After graduating in 2022, he moved to New York City where he is currently based. Outside of professional activities, he enjoys music festivals, traveling, TV / films, exploring restaurants and bars, and taking workout classes.
Ben (he/him/his) is a Senior Associate in the Financial Risk team at PwC, where he specializes in large-scale transformations within the Banking and Capital Markets sector. He earned his B.S. in Finance and Economics from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. At PwC, Ben is actively involved with Shine, the firm’s LGBTQIA+ network, and PACIN, the Pan-Asian Network.
Previously, Ben represented PwC at O4UB as a Sponsor, Campus Ambassador and a student participant. Outside of work, Ben enjoys SoulCycle, traveling abroad, and seeking out the city’s newest and most exciting restaurants.
Nina is a Senior Strategy Consultant at IBM and currently lives and works in Calgary, Canada. Born and raised in Mumbai, she moved to Victoria BC where she graduated from the University of Victoria with a B.A. in Economics.
Nina heard about O4U from her sister and volunteered at the O4U Digital conference in 2023. Following that experience, she served as a Logistics director for the O4UD in 2025. She is excited to be joining the director team and to continue giving back to the O4U community.
Outside of work, she loves snowboarding, cozying up with a good book and taking classes at her favourite yoga studio.
Adela is a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer who earned her B.S. from Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. She is currently an R&D Engineer at ZF Group, where they study and test functional safety programs for autonomous vehicles in collaboration with teams in Poland and Germany.
Her involvement with the O4U Engineering Conference began in 2020 as a student attendee, followed by service as a volunteer and Campus Ambassador across the conferences in 2021. Since then, Adela has taken on expanded leadership as a Programming Lead, shaping inclusive, high-impact conference agendas, and as MOSAIC and TRANSCEND Lead, where they developed identity-centered programming and led a thoughtful, care-driven student selection process for initiatives supporting Black, Latinx, gender-nonconforming, and transgender among other communities.
During college, Adela also held student leadership roles and served as a Resident Assistant for five years, designing programs for large student communities and speaking at leadership conferences across North America and Europe. She’s a lifelong learner who loves dog, Mexican food, and a good horror movie.
Luke is an Industrial Engineer at Minnesota-based Andersen Windows, where he works to improve the efficiency and ergonomics of processes for the benefit of the manufacturing teams. Prior to starting at Andersen in 2022, he graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, and an MBA. Though he did not attend O4U as a student, he was deeply impacted by his time as a mentor at O4U Engineering 2023 and sought more ways to deepen his involvement in bringing the magic of O4U to others.
In his free time, Luke can be found playing Dungeons and Dragons, reading Sci-Fi, watching movies and musicals, woodcarving, and spending time with his cat, Wooper.
Maleiyah (she/her) is currently a graduate student at San José State University, pursuing an MS in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Molecular Biology, and working in the field of neurogenetics under the direction of Dr. Miri VanHoven. Her research focuses on memory, sleep, and how the environment impacts synapse development, or synaptogenesis. Specifically, her work investigates how spaced odor-training and post-training sleep influence long-term memory in C. elegans, and utilizies behavioral assays and advanced imaging techniques, including fluorescent microscopy to capture and quantify synaptic density. Memory acquisition occurs independently of sleep, however consolidation of memory requires a pair of AIY interneurons, and is marked by the diminished inhibitory synaptic connections between these AWC chemosensory neurons and AIY interneurons. This work helps demonstrate that sleep is crucial for memory consolidation and structural changes in synapses immediately following training.
Maleiyah is originally from Santa Ana, CA and graduated from San José State University in 2024 with a BS in Psychology, and Minor in Biological Sciences. Outside of her lab work, she enjoys running, playing bass, painting, and exploring the outdoors.
Caden is an Energy Engineer at Arup in San Francisco, California, where he works to accelerate equitable energy transitions through renewable and resilient energy systems. He graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with degrees in Energy Engineering and Spanish and a minor in Environmental Engineering.
Caden attended O4U as a student in 2022 and 2023 and returned as a Campus Ambassador in 2024. He joined the 2025 Engineering Conference team as an Admissions Director and is currently the 2026 Engineering + Sciences Admissions Lead.
In his free time, you can find Caden playing volleyball or tennis, braceleting, obsessing over the TV show Survivor, or hiking.
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Ilina is an engineer at Blue Origin in Seattle, where they work on technologies to advance space exploration. They were born and raised in Michigan and graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineer.
Ilina first got involved with O4U in 2021, attending both the Engineering and Tech virtual conferences and has continued to remain involved throughout the years as a student attendee, campus ambassador, and volunteer. She is always looking for ways to help students reach their potential and achieve their dreams.
In their free time, Ilina enjoys being outdoors hiking, camping, or backpacking, trying out new restaurants across the city, or having a dinner and movie night with friends
Steven Blacques (he/him) is a 2024 graduate from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned degrees in Pharmacology & Toxicology, Biology, and Biochemistry. Originally from California, he made the Midwest his home and is now based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he continues to pursue his passion for medicine and public health.
Currently preparing for medical school, Steven is gaining hands-on clinical experience as a medical scribe and is actively involved in public health and disease prevention, working to address health disparities and improve wellness in the LGBTQ+ community. These experiences have strengthened his commitment to becoming a physician who serves with both scientific expertise and compassion.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Steven enjoys exploring nature through hiking and kayaking, staying engaged in political advocacy, discovering the best local eats, and traveling whenever possible.
Anu is a Field Service Engineer at Leica Biosystems in Chicago, Illinois, where they maintain and repair cancer diagnostic equipment in hospitals and labs around the Midwest. They graduated from University of Michigan in 2021 with a bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Medical Anthropology.
Her O4U journey began in 2020, when they first attended O4U Engineering during the pandemic as someone not quite out to even themselves, but found stories, support, and her first job at Medtronic as an R&D Medical Device Engineer. From there she came back as a corporate sponsor in 2021 and a volunteer in 2022, and back as a director for the first time in 2025 where she continued to deepen her O4U relationships, including some back from 2020. They’re so lucky to be back again this year.
These days, you can most likely find Anu driving, watching shows that make her cry, attempting fiber crafts, petting dogs and cats, and cooking and hosting board game dinner soirées.
Natalie is a Manager at Reference Point, based in New York. She was born and raised in Pasadena California, just outside of Los Angeles. She attended Scripps College where she majored in Physics, minored in Politics, and was also a member and captain of the CMS Varsity Softball team.
At Reference Point, Natalie leads the Pride Employee Resource Group, focusing on LGBTQ+ community building, event programming, and recruiting initiatives. Her involvement with Out for Undergrad began as a senior in college, when she attended the O4U Business Conference. Since then, she has returned to O4U in a sponsor capacity three times, including twice as a mentor. After previously supporting the Alumni & Special Events team, Natalie joined the O4U Engineering Conference Sponsorship team in 2025, where she helps build and sustain meaningful corporate partnerships.
Outside of work, Natalie enjoys exploring the incredible food offerings of New York City, as well as spending time with friends, going to concerts, and playing rec league softball in McCarren Park.
Mario Gaviria is a Patent Agent at Faegre Drinker, where he helps inventors secure intellectual property protection for innovative chemical technologies. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Pomona College, and earned a Master's degree and PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Michigan. Mario was a Sponsorship Director for the 2025 O4U Life Sciences Conference and is excited to be joining the Sponsorship team again this year. Outside of work, Mario likes to travel, explore the Chicago food scene, go to concerts, hangout with friends, and play Kickball with Chicago's Stonewall League.
Anthony is a Master of Health Administration student at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, where he is focusing on healthcare strategy, operations, and improving access and patient experience. He previously earned his B.S. in Health Management & Policy from Saint Louis University, with minors in Psychology and Art History, and has worked across health systems, research, and consulting-adjacent roles. Professionally, Anthony is especially interested in healthcare strategy, physician services, and the thoughtful use of technology and AI to improve care delivery at scale.
Anthony’s involvement with Out for Undergrad began as a student attendee, where he found both community and clarity around his professional goals. Since then, he has stayed closely connected to O4U through volunteering, mentorship, and leadership support, and is passionate about helping other students navigate early-career decisions with confidence and authenticity.
Outside of work and school, Anthony enjoys exploring museums and art history, trying new coffee shops, spending time with friends, and practicing yoga.
Nnamdi Kenneth OjIbe, Ken, is a software engineer at Recidiviz. He focuses on smart cities, media, and civic tech, having managed and developed solutions for The New York Times, Disney, IBM, and Boston government’s Urban Mechanics through the Google Summer of Code.
Rafael is a Software Engineer Analyst at Wells Fargo. Originally from Venezuela, he moved to the United States at the age of 17. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Data Analysis.
At Wells Fargo, Rafael develops and maintains the enterprise Identity API, ensuring secure authentication for millions of customers. He has a deep commitment to social impact and diversity, having founded Venezuelan Angels, a non-profit where he leads volunteers to organize funding and holiday support. His leadership extends into the tech community through his extensive involvement with Out for Undergrad (O4U); after participating as a student twice, serving as a Campus Ambassador, and acting as a mentor, he is now excited to step into a leadership role as a Director.
Outside of work, Rafael is an avid explorer of culture and community. He enjoys attending Broadway shows, discovering new restaurants, and finding consistent ways to help others. He is also a polyglot, fluent in Spanish and French, and remains active in organizations like ColorStack and Youth ambassadors.
Fae (she/her) is a Business Operations Manager at Finni Health. She previously worked as a Consultant at Deloitte, where she led the firm’s Pride ERG partnerships with local nonprofits. She attended college in Canada and graduated from the Ivey Business School at Western University.
Fae has been actively involved with O4U, attending O4U Business 2022 as a student and returning in 2024 as a volunteer on the Strategic Operations team, where she focused on supporting and enhancing alumni initiatives. Outside of work, Fae enjoys cooking adventurous meals with friends, biking for way too long, and looking wistfully at other people’s cats.
Taila is a Continuous Improvement Specialist at a global food manufacturing company, and is based in Chicago, Illinois. She interned there before returning full-time as a Reliability Engineer where she led data analysis initiatives and optimized asset performance. They graduated Cum Laude from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering.
Throughout their undergraduate studies,Taila was actively involved on campus as the Vice President of External Affairs for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and a Resident Advisor. As a VP, she planned events for middle school to high school students to introduce them to engineering and coordinated SWE members to attend the annual conference each year.
O4U Engineering in 2019 was her first conference and she attended twice more as a student, before being a Programming director in 2025. Her hobbies are thrift shopping, attending concerts, and exploring Chicago's restaurant scene. They also love supporting women's sports, specifically basketball and soccer.
Julz is a New York City-based computer science student passionate about building inclusive communities in tech. She attended O4U Digital twice, earning both an internship and a full-time offer, while forming strong relationships with mentors and peers, and also interned at Out in Tech. At NYU, they led large-scale community initiatives as a Resident Assistant and Class Activities Board President. Outside of work and academics, Julz enjoys traveling, trying new dishes, and playing games.
Mel is a Biomedical Engineer currently working as a Sales Force Effectiveness Analyst at IQVIA Laboratories, where she supports data analysis and interpretation to guide decision-making on technological solutions in the life sciences industry.
She graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey and throughout her academic and professional career, Mel has taken on leadership roles in diverse organizations, developing initiatives that foster diversity and inclusion within both academic and professional environments. These opportunities introduced her to O4U in 2022 where she first attended the O4U Engineering Conference and later volunteered as both Campus Ambassador and Alumni Engagement Ambassador in 2023 and 2024, helping to build and strengthen the O4U community internationally.
Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Mel is passionate about music, food, and exploring new places.
Natasha (she/they) is a Rotational Engineer in ABB’s Rotational Program, based in Houston, TX. She’s leveraged the program to explore different parts of the product cycle from opportunity seeking to post-sales monitoring. They will be rolling off the program in July 2026, inshallah, as a Sales Operations Analyst, where they will nerd out playing Tetris with data by designing analytical sales dashboards. Natasha graduated from UT Dallas in 2023 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.).
Natasha first attended O4U Engineering in 2021, where they found lifelong community and built their career foundations and found their first role post-graduation. As a returning director, Natasha is deeply committed to the reason she keeps coming back — the “O4U Magic” a promise to empower the community by uplifting every single voice.
In her free time, you can find Natasha planning pickleball tournaments, obsessing over movie scores, or spending hours building her latest LEGO sets (ask her about LEGO’s spring-loaded Da Vinci’s Flying Machine).
Emily Shand (They/She) is a first-year Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) PhD student at Mississippi State University. She received her Bachelor of Science in ISE from MSU in December 2024 and has been working for the College of Engineering at MSU since then. Emily has served in many roles in her time at Mississippi State, but they are currently serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for multiple courses in the ISE Department.
Emily's research is primarily focused on industrial engineering education and the role of artificial intelligence in engineering education. Their courses are mainly focused on Human Factors and Ergonomics, Engineering Management, Engineering Economy, and Engineering Statistics.
Emily first attended O4U as an undergraduate student in Fall 2024 and last summer (2025), they served as a mentor in the Summer Mentorship program. Emily is incredibly excited and grateful to be assisting with the Engineering and Sciences Conference!
Kelly is a master’s student studying Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is an entrepreneurship fellow from the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices working on prototyping and commercializing her emergency care device. Kelly also works as an injection molding machine specialist at Terrapin Works; a student makerspace that provides rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing, and digital design resources for the university community.
After attending O4U Engineering as a student in 2023, Kelly is excited to be returning again as a director. Outside of her studies, she enjoys cooking, crafting, and cuddling with her two cats.
Chapin (he/him) is a Product Manager at Bevi, where he drives the product roadmap for their core drinker experience, shaping how users discover, customize, and enjoy Bevi beverages. He also serves as the lead of Bevi’s Quenched and Queer employee resource group, where he helps foster connection among Bevi’s LGBTQ+ employees and allies. Chapin studied Computer Science and Business Administration at Northeastern University and currently resides in Boston.
He first became involved with Out for Undergrad as a student attendee at the O4U Tech 2022 and O4U Digital 2023 conferences. Since then, Chapin has continued to give back to the O4U community as a campus ambassador at the O4U Digital 2023 conference and as a conference volunteer at the O4U Digital 2025 conference.
Outside of work, Chapin enjoys long-distance running, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Anisa is a Design Technologist at Intuit, where she creates high-fidelity, coded prototypes for user testing and rapid iteration. She is also one of the co-leads for the Intuit NYC Pride ERG, where she plans and hosts various events throughout the year with a special focus on Pride month. She has been involved with O4U as a Logistics Director for the Digital conferences in 2024 and 2025, and is excited to be a part of the Engineering and Sciences team.
Anisa is currently based in Brooklyn, New York, where she lives with her two cats and spends her free time browsing bookstores to add to her growing pile of unread books, enjoying every seasonal change, and trying a new (or, more accurately, old and forgotten) creative hobby.