Founders
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Fiona Liang
BS Industrial & Systems Engineering '19
MS Industrial & Systems Engineering '20
Fiona is a GWC 2014 Summer Immersion Program Alumni. Initially she wanted to become a lawyer but after participating in the program, she fell in love with engineering. She hopes that bringing this opportunity to young girls and exposing them to coding will spark their interest in STEM just like it did with her.
Caitlin Hall
BS Industrial & Systems Engineering '19
MS Industrial & Systems Engineering '20
Caitlin believes that all young women who are passionate about STEM should have a group of supportive women and a healthy environment to explore their interests. After her first engineering class at BU, she realized it was essential to provide this support for girls at a younger age. She hopes that GWC Club can give that to girls across the region.
Kasey Hill
BS Industrial Engineering '18
MBA '19
Kasey is passionate about inspiring those around her to achieve greatness through continuous learning and growth. She was inspired by a group of women in her Engineering Sorority to dream big. Now, she hopes to continue that legacy by encouraging the future of young women to pursue STEM opportunities and discover their full potential.
Fall 2023 E-Board
President
Emily Greene
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BS Computer Science
Emily first became interested in computer science when she took a coding class in high school. After taking computer science classes in college, her interest and passion have only grown! Emily is excited to help girls to pursue their interests in STEM and to encourage more female representation in computer science. In her free time, she likes to read, listen to music, and spend time with friends.
VP of Programming
Taylor Bruck
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BS Computer Science and Math
My name is Taylor Bruck and I am a junior studying computer science at Binghamton! I love to play soccer and spend time outside whenever I get the chance. My dream in life is to one day work with NASA, as space and space travel has always fascinated me.
VP of Programming
Manjot Kaur
she/her
BS Computer Science
Manjot first became interested in computer science after joining a coding program much like Girls Who Code! Since then, she was inspired to major in computer science and help more girls discover a passion for coding. Manjot hopes to become a machine learning engineer but outside of school she likes to weightlift, read, and draw.
Marketing Manager
Sharika Ahsan
she/her
BS Computer Science
Sharika has always enjoyed math and science and grew an interest in coding during her freshman year at Binghamton University. She hopes to help young women pursue their passions in computer science and is eager to encourage women to join the STEM field. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and listening to music.
External Manager
Shreya Shetty
she/her
BS Computer Science
My name is Shreya Shetty and I am currently studying computer science at Binghamton. I learned I was interested in computer sciences when I was in high school and I am hoping to help more girls discover their passion for it. Outside of school, I love hanging out with my friends, going to the gym and playing video games.
Secretary
Katherine Perrone
she/her
BS Computer Science
Katherine has always been interested in technology, but when she was introduced to coding in a high school course, she was certain she wanted to major in Computer Science when she went to college! She hopes she can inspire girls to pursue their own interests in the field and show them they can accomplish anything they set their minds on. In her free time, she likes to crochet, play video games, and listen to music.
VP of Outreach
Tamanna Arora
she/her
BS Computer Science and Physics
Hi! My name is Tamanna Arora, I also go by the nickname Tam. I am a sophomore student, computer science and prospective physics double major student. Fun fact about me is that I am pursuing a passion project to build a motorcycle.
Lead Teaching Instructor for Intro to Robotics
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Laura Cunningham
she/her
BS Electrical Engineering
Laura discovered her love for coding in high school where she designed games in her intro coding classes. She hopes to incorporate coding into her electrical engineering career and cannot wait to show GWC girls how fun and satisfying coding can be. In addition to coding, she also loves to run, crochet, and go thrifting!
Lead Teaching Instructor
for Web Development
Alicia Unterriener
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BS Computer Science
Alicia has always been interested in STEM but found a passion for coding in their freshman year of college. They look forward to helping girls feel more confident in their technical abilities and in pursuing their passions in STEM. In their free time, they like to embroider, bake, and listen to music.
Lead Teaching Instructor
for Python
Calia Kugler
BS Computer Science and Math
Calia developed an interest in programming in her freshman year of highschool. Ever since then her abilities and passion for it grew. Having experienced the gender gap first hand, she would love to spark a passion for programming in other females and show them that females can also be great programmers. In her spare time she also enjoys ballroom dancing, swimming, kayaking, biking, traveling, skiing, sledding and reading.
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Teaching Instructors
Manika Baddam
she/her
BS Computer Science
Manika first became interested in coding when she took a computer game design class with her friends in her sophomore year of high school. From then on, she found a love for computer science and continued taking coding classes throughout highschool. She hopes to share her love for coding with other girls and open them to the many opportunities the field offers. In her free time, Manika enjoys reading, playing the piano, hanging out with friends, and video games.
Kathleen Ri
she/her
BS Computer Science
I'm Kathleen, and I am studying computer science at Binghamton. I was first introduced to programming through GWC Summer Immersion Program '21, and so I am super excited to now teach and introduce other young girls about programming. Along with coding, I also love listening to music on spotify, binge-watching shows, and eating good food with friends.
Fatime Useini
she/her
BS Computer Science
My name is Fatime and I am studying computer science at Binghamton. I was first introduced to coding in middle school and now hope to help young girls explore their interest in STEM and learn about programming. In my free time I enjoy reading and spending time with friends.
Lucy Murphy
she/her
BS Computer Science
In high school, I developed a love for programming and it changed the way I process problems. Many people have the impression that it is cold and boring, but programming is far from dull—it can be creative and wonderfully fun. It is not often you get to learn a subject from scratch, separate from other things you know, but that kind of experience is very exciting. I want to see other people discover the delightfulness of programming and hope to help make it apparent.
Anusha Raihan
she/her
BS Computer Science
Anusha took her first coding class in her junior year of high school, but really found her passion for it during college. She hopes to encourage young women to get involved in the tech field. In her free time, she likes to play piano, spend time with friends, and listen to music.
Sydney Palmer
BS Computer Science
Hi my name is Sydney and I’m a sophomore majoring in computer science! I’ve always been interested in STEM but my interest in tech began in highschool when I built a computer for my personal project. I strive to be a jack of all trades and learn as much as I can. In my spare time I like to play video games, go to the gym and hangout with friends.
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Winnie Yong
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BS Computer Science
Winnie is a senior studying Computer Science with a passion for UI/UX design and website building. After transitioning from a Mathematics major, she is excited to become more involved in the tech community. To Winnie, Girls Who Code (GWC) is the platform where she can develop herself professionally and inspire young women to explore the STEM field. Winnie also works for the Emerging Technology Studios (ETS) on campus, and in her pastime, enjoys watching anime, playing games, and creating new art and designs.
Ruoxin Cai
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BS Computer Science
Ruoxin is a Sophomore at Binghamton majoring in Computer Science also pursuing a math minor. They have a special interest in cybersecurity and enjoy working and learning with peers in the field. They also do digital and traditional art and enjoy reading.
Leah Draluck
she/they
BS Electrical Engineering
Leah has had a passion for science for as long as she can remember, but discovered her love for coding once she got to Binghamton. She is excited to help other girls who are excited about STEM to fuel their passions. She wants to inspire them to learn as much as they can and create things that excite them. In her free time, she likes to sing, play guitar and piano, and film and edit videos.
Sarah Leong
she/her
BS Computer Science
Sarah was fascinated with programming after being introduced through Scratch and Python classes. Since then, she pursues a deeper understanding of Computer Science's complexities with a particular interest in Web Development and UI/UX Design. With GWC, she hopes to help girls learn and explore their programming interests. She can be found watching shows, playing video games, crocheting plushies, or chatting with friends in her spare time.
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McKenzie Viersma
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BS Mechanical Engineering
McKenzie is an undergraduate student at Binghamton University. She has always had an interest in engineering, and her first year in college helped solidify her decision to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She enjoys CAD and computer programming as well as hands-on work, and is excited to teach young women more about coding! She hopes to encourage young women to pursue their interests in STEM fields and discover their passions. In her free time, McKenzie likes to play tennis, read, and bake!
Ally Thavee
she/her
BS Computer Science
Ally is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science at Binghamton. She developed a passion for coding during high school and is excited to teach other girls and hopefully inspire a similar interest in technology. In her free time, she enjoys baking, drawing, and listening to music.
Community Outreach Committee
Gabriella Vieira
BS Computer Science and Math
Hello, my name is Gabriella, and I am a sophomore majoring in computer science and mathematics at Binghamton. I became passionate about STEM during high school, and I hope to help more girls to pursue their personal interests in the field. In my free time I like to read, watch movies, and to spend time with my loved ones.
Serena Patel
BS Biomedical Engineering
My name is Serena Patel and I am a junior in biomedical engineering. Although I’m not a computer science major I love learning how to code because it applies to almost any field! I also love helping younger girls build confidence in the STEM field. Outside of academics I like crocheting and painting.
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Gianna Orofino
BS Computer Science
I actually learned to code through a Girls Who Code program in high school and since then GWC has meant a lot to me. I knew I wanted to give back to the organization once I got to college and I’m happy to help plan events for the local community!
Professional Staff
Meghan Crist
Meghan Christ '10 is a member of the Watson Advising Team and previous Electrical Engineer at BAE Systems in Endicott, NY. Meghan is passionate about STEM and eager to share her industry insight with students.
Koen Gieskes
Professor Koen Gieskes '09 is the engineering lab coordinator for the EDD 111/112 courses. Mr. Gieskes received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University. He is excited to join the GWC team as a member of the professional staff.
Hiroki Sayama
Professor Hiroki Sayama is a professor and researcher specializing in systems science and engineering , network science, simulation, etc.
A special thank you to Maureen Van Deusen, Liz Kradjian, Rachel Flores, and various administration on Binghamton campus for their guidance and support. This chapter would not be possible without you.
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