Rachel Hoziyana
Hoziyana Rachel is an undergraduate student at the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi, where she is pursuing a degree in Data Science and Analytics. She is a passionate changemaker and a team member of Rwanda Rice Revival, a social venture that aims to revolutionize Rwanda’s rice sector through the adoption of high-yield hybrid rice […]
Muhire Sharifu
Muhire Sharifu is a student at United States International University-Nairobi Kenya and currently serves as a university student electoral commissioner. He is the Co-Founder and Operations lead of Rwanda Rice Revival, a project dedicated to boosting local rice production by introducing high-yield hybrid rice seeds and modern cultivation methods to farmers in Rwanda especially in […]
Carine Ishimwe
Carine Ishimwe is a Bachelor’s degree student in Information Systems and Technology, specializing in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, at United States International University–Africa (USIU-A). She is currently an intern at UVU Bio Rwanda Bioeconomy Hub, where she supports enterprise development and digital systems management, including stakeholder data tracking, reporting, and incubation process optimization. Carine is […]
Calista Gunawan
Calista is a rising senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Accountancy and Data Science with a passion for UI/UX design. She is a team member of Jila, a student-led social venture dedicated to reducing language barriers for Q’anjob’al-speaking immigrants in the Champaign-Urbana area. Through a mobile app that provides short, domain-specific […]
Jila
Jila aims to empower immigrants who speak Q’anjob’al with practical language skills crucial for daily life, enhancing their social integration and access to vital services. Jila mobile application would provide instructional videos in Q’anjob’al, offering guidance on essential topics like healthcare, transportation, employment, facilitating communication in English for basic survival.
Saket Reddy
Saket is studying Computer Science & Linguistics at the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He serves as the Tech Lead for J¡la, a social venture developing a mobile app that consolidates resources for speakers of under-resourced languages. Saket enjoys using computer science and entrepreneurship for social impact. At UIUC, he is part of the […]
Ashwitha Sankar
Ashwitha Sankar attends the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she is pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a minor in Public Health. She is the co-founder and project manager of Jila, a social venture that reduces language barriers for Q’anjob’al-speaking immigrants in the Champaign-Urbana area through a mobile app offering educational videos on […]
Resonate
Resonate aims to improve early detection and awareness of hearing impairment in underserved communities through screenings, workshops, and certification programs. Partnering with schools, balwadis, and NGOs, we provide accessible resources and training to parents, teachers, and individuals, ensuring better support systems for those with hearing loss.
Siddhi Kulkarni
Siddhi Kulkarni is an undergraduate student at NMIMS Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai, pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Business Systems. She is the founder of Resonate, a social venture committed to improving early detection of hearing loss in underprivileged children and fostering inclusive education through Indian Sign Language awareness. […]
Akshat Mardikar
Akshat K. Mardikar is pursuing a degree in Mechatronics Engineering at NMIMS – MPSTME, Mumbai. Guided by his belief in “death to apathy,” Akshat is passionate about using innovation and technology to address critical societal challenges. He is the Co-founder of Resonate, a social venture focused on the early detection of hearing loss through school […]
