Our Team

Exec | Mentors | Alum

Exec

Ashley Granquist
President
Ashley is a junior from Connecticut studying Computer Science and Engineering. In addition to coding, she enjoys figure skating and playing the violin.
Claire Lu
Lead Instructor
Claire is a junior studying computer science and neuroscience from Houston, TX. She is excited to really excited to teach for CodeIt for the first time! She loves interacting with and helping students.
Amelie Nagle
Lead Instructor
Amelie is a first-year from Oak Ridge, TN who is interested in urban planning and computer science. She also enjoys reading fiction and listening to music. She’s very excited for CodeIt this year!
Safiyyah Ogundipe
Innovation Lead
Safiyyah is a junior in Chemical-Biological Engineering from Harrisonburg, VA. She loves art, live music, health, and sustainability. She can't wait to see the curiosity of the students!
Jennifer Kim
Logistics Coordinator
Jennifer is a freshman studying Computer Science and Engineering from Torrance, CA. When she's not busy coding, you'll find her exploring (in nature and the city)!
Alexis Huang
External Relations
Alexis is a junior from Redwood City, CA studying electrical engineering and computer science. She loves reading, drawing, all flavours of baked goods (especially red velvet), and getting to meet the CodeIt students!
Tina Chen
Mentor Coordinator
Tina is a junior studying Computer Science and Molecular Biology from St. Louis, MO. Outside of CodeIt, she loves going on walks with her dog and recently joined MIT EMS. She looks forward to learning and growing together with CodeIt students!
Lana Xu
Student Coordinator
Lana is a freshman interested in studying computer science, physics, and/or biology. In her free time she enjoys playing tractor with friends, watching movies, and binging snacks bought on Weee.
Harley Carroll
Social Coordinator
Harley is a freshman from Columbus, Ohio. She is studying Biological Engineering with a minor in Women and Gender studies. She loves exercising, reading, and hanging out with friends! She is super excited to be a mentor and role model for the students!

Mentors

Olivia Steger
Mentor
Olivia is a sophomore from Palisades, NY studying Computer Science and Engineering. In her free time, she enjoys word puzzles and exploring Boston with friends!
Emily Sologuren
Mentor
Emily is a senior from Maryland studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Besides coding, she loves cafes, running and art museums. She's very excited to mentor the students this semester!
Mai Nguyen
Mentor
Mai is from Vietnam and currently lives in San Antonio, Texas. They'll be moving to Seattle after graduation. They're super excited to be involved with CodeIt during their last semester of college!
Milena Sanchez
Mentor
Milena is a first-year from Bloomfield, NJ who is interested in Computer Science. She loves to bake, listen to music, and complete all sorts of puzzles. She can’t wait to see the creativity and enthusiasm of CodeIt students!
Simdi Okoroafor
Mentor
Simdi is a first-year from London, loves discovering new music and foods and cannot wait to get to know you all better!!
Lara Gomez
Mentor
Lara is a first-year from Miami, Florida and loves to explore new restaurants and hang out with friends. They're excited to mentor CodeIt students this semester!
Amanda Miyares
Mentor
Amanda is a first-year from Miami studying computer science and molecular biology. She loves to read, play videogames, and listen to music. She’s very excited to be a part of CodeIt this semester!
Grace Liu
Mentor
Grace is a first-year from New Jersey studying Mathematics. She enjoys watching anime, taking long walks, and listening to music in her free time. She looks forward to being a mentor at CodeIt this semester!
Jinhee Won
Mentor
Jinhee is a first-year from Indiana looking to study computer science. She loves to travel, try new things, walk around Boston, and draw. She’s really excited to meet and mentor the students!

Alum

  • Shelly Ben-David - Spring 2020 to Fall 2022 (President, Lead Instructor, Advisor)
  • Kathleen Alden - Fall 2021 to Fall 2022 (Lead Instructor)
  • Adrienne Lai - Fall 2021 to Fall 2022 (Lead Instructor)
  • Alyssa Unell - Fall 2020 to Fall 2022 (Mentor Coordinator)
  • Shivani Konduru - Fall 2020 to Fall 2022 (Social Coordinator)
  • Andrea Arias - Spring 2021 to Fall 2021 (Lead Instructor)
  • Emily Fang - Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 (Lead Instructor)
  • Grace Kim - Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 (Lead Instructor)
  • Rachel Cheng - Spring 2020 to Fall 2021 (External Relations)
  • Mercy Oladipo - Spring 2020 to Fall 2021 (Social Coordinator, Student Coordinator)
  • Sarah Spector - Spring 2019 to Fall 2020 (President, Lead Instructor, Advisor)
  • Laura Huang - Spring 2019 to Fall 2020 (Student Coordinator)
  • Meghana Kamineni - Spring 2018 to Fall 2020 (Mentor Coordinator, Social Coordinator)
  • Jenny Chan - Spring 2020 to Fall 2020 (Logistics)
  • Maddy Abrahams - Fall 2016 to Fall 2020 (President, Student Coordinator, Mentor Coordinator, Advisor)
  • Allison Htun - Spring 2018 to Fall 2019 (Logistics)
  • Hannah Chen - Spring 2018 to Fall 2019 (External Relations)
  • Alex Reinhart - Fall 2018 to Fall 2019 (Social Coordinator)
  • Libby Aiello - Spring 2018 to Fall 2018 (Mentor Coordinator)
  • Katie Fisher - Fall 2017 to Fall 2018 (Lead Instructor)
  • Zoe Klawans - Fall 2017 to Fall 2018 (Lead Instructor)
  • Jennifer McCleary - Spring 2016 to Fall 2018 (Logistics)
  • Hannah Gaudet - Spring 2016 to Fall 2018 (President, Social Coordinator, Advisor)
  • Jennifer Lee - Spring 2016 to Spring 2018 (External Relations)
  • Kelsey Chan - Fall 2015 to Spring 2018 (Lead Instructor, Advisor)
  • Kelsey Wong - Spring 2015 to Fall 2017 (Lead Instructor, President)
  • Riana Hoagland - Spring 2016 to Fall 2017 (Mentor Coordinator)
  • Stephanie O'Brien - Spring 2016 to Fall 2017 (Student Coordinator)
  • Raul Boquin - Fall 2016 to Spring 2017 (Lead Instructor)
  • Michele Miao - Fall 2016 (Logistics)
  • Isabel Chien - Spring 2016 (Logistics)
  • Nadia Wallace - Fall 2015 (Mentor Coordinator)
  • Patience Stevens - Fall 2015 (Mentor Coordinator)
  • Kaitlin Mahar - Fall 2015 (Logistics)
  • Zara Perumal - Fall 2015 (Student Coordinator)
  • Katrine Tjoelsen - Spring 2015 (Founder)
  • Pam Cai - Spring 2015 (Founding Member)
  • Stephanie New - Spring 2015 (Founding Member)
  • Charlotte Zhu - Spring 2015 (Founding Member)