Meet the Spring 23 Hosts!

Youna Kang: Welcome everyone to Mind The Gap, the podcast where we share experiences, advice, and connect with one another to empower and inspire minority students pursuing Computer Science at Wellesley College. I'm Youna, and I'm joined by my fellow co-hosts Heidi and Jelimo. In this episode, we will be introducing ourselves and will state why we were interested in taking on this project. 

 

Heidi Salgado: Hi everyone, I'm Heidi, and I'm from Houston, Texas and a senior studying computer science. My interest in technology started around middle school. That's when I participated in engineering competitions, and one of them focused on programming a robot to navigate through a certain obstacle, and it mainly involved block programming. But I really enjoyed that trial and error process and trying to code so that the robot can do a certain task. And then, it wasn't until Wellesley where I actually fully dove into computer science, and after CS111, I just knew this is what I wanted to study. 

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Jelimo Kimutai:  My name is Sarah Jelimo Kimutai, but I go by Jelimo, and I'm a current junior studying computer science from Nairobi, Kenya. I've always been fascinated by math and science, and I was drawn to Computer Science because of its versatility and its potential to transform the world in so many aspects. I'm particularly interested in using technology to address social and environmental issues.

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Youna Kang:  And I'm Youna, and I’m a sophomore from Maryland studying data science at Wellesley. I was interested in this project because I wanted to meet the people in the tech industry who can share their stories and give us advice. I'm also interested in using technology to address issues of accessibility and inclusivity, which is another reason why I wanted to be part of this project. 

 

Heidi Salgado: As co-hosts, we're passionate about making sure underrepresented communities have a voice in the tech industry. We know that it can be challenging to see people who look like you or come from similar backgrounds in the industry, and we want to help change that.

 

Jelimo Kimutai:  We believe that by sharing the stories and experiences of Wellesley College alumni who work in tech, we can inspire and empower students from underrepresented communities to pursue their passions in Computer Science and related fields.

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Youna Kang:  That's right. By creating a more inclusive environment in our classrooms and workplaces, we can help make the tech industry a better and more equitable place for everyone.

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Heidi Salgado: We'll be discussing a range of topics on this podcast, including the factors that empower minority students in Computer Science, imposter syndrome, the importance of mentorship, and the lack of representation in the tech industry.

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Jelimo Kimutai:  We're excited to bring on alumni who have succeeded in the tech industry despite facing significant challenges along the way. Through their stories, we hope to provide insights and inspiration to our listeners.

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Youna Kang:  And we're excited to build a community of like-minded individuals who support underrepresented groups in technology. We believe that by connecting with one another, we can share our experiences and create a more supportive environment for all students pursuing Computer Science.

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Heidi Salgado: So, that's a little bit about us and what this podcast is all about. We hope you'll join us on this journey, and we can't wait to share more stories and insights in our upcoming episodes.

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Youna Kang:  That concludes our episode of mind the gap. Thank you for listening and we will see you next time. This episode was edited by Youna Kang, Heidi Salgado, and Jelimo Kimutai, and brought to you by our executive producer Smaranda Sandu.