I transitioned from a literature degree to a STEM masters and previously worked as a project manager at an AI consultancy in Hong Kong. Along the way, I was lucky to have incredible mentors who shaped my journey, and I hope to pay it forward by mentoring others. When I’m not nerding out over work/books, you’ll find me experimenting in the kitchen, chasing powder on the slopes, or collecting passport stamps!

I’m passionate about combining technology and creativity to solve meaningful problems, with a focus on AI, machine learning, and psychology. In my free time, I love playing games, singing, and writing songs, which fuels my creativity and inspires innovative ideas. I’m also an advocate for diversity in tech, sharing my knowledge to empower others and create a more inclusive industry.

Ask me anything about product management, being an international student, early-in-career life, or anything about NEW YORK! Love the city. I occasionally create content on my blog, YouTube, and LinkedIn for people who are early in their careers, and people who want to break into PM. 💜

Hi everyone my name is Aidan, and I am a senior at Colby College studying economics. I'm on the men's varsity tennis team and have been playing sports my entire life. I'm from New Jersey and love going to the beach with my friends or going to watch a good movie. Career wise, I recently interned last summer at L'Oréal in their Luxury Couture division as a Digital Marketing Intern and will be returning full time after graduation. If you ever need advice with your marketing career, student life, or athletics, feel free connect with me on LinkedIn or shoot me an email!

👋 Hi! I'm an Android Engineer building products that empower people around the world. As a Cuban immigrant, my journey in tech has been shaped by both challenges and opportunities. From learning a new language and culture to becoming a software engineer, each step has strengthened my commitment to making technology more inclusive. I've had the privilege of teaching mobile development at companies like Meta and Google, focusing on empowering underrepresented groups in tech. Through my work and mentorship, I hope to inspire diverse talent to build rewarding careers in technology.

Hi ✨I’m Christine, a 31 year old social media consultant and board member at two non-profit organizations—one based in Denver Colorado dealing with helping women in technology and another cultural exchange nonprofit based in my home state of New Jersey. That is my 9 to 5; my 5 to 9 is writing for my newsletter The Reluctant Graduate and creating for my podcast Behind the Beta.
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Aadya is an entry-level software engineer at Disney. After interning 4x for the company since 2023 and graduating with her BS in CS in May 2025, she returned to the team full-time that June. She has prior experience mentoring students and joined BobaTalks as a way to connect with and guide students in an uncertain world. Her career goals are to someday earn her Masters or PhD to work in research in intersections of technology and sustainability or medicine. In her free time, she loves sketching and painting, and all things music. She’s also an avid K-pop stan and a STAY.

Hi! I'm Lyn. I've been in the games industry for 7+ years now. My focus is on Community Management, but happy to cover all things marketing and publishing-related! In my free time, I am a hobby game dev making small games with my friends. I am also a co-chair for IGDA Neurodivergent in Games SIG, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and a mental health advocate. As the first in my family to attend college, having grown up in poverty and to immigrant parents, I am passionate in working with young adults navigating similar paths and looking for a little help along the way. Nice to meet you~

Hi, I’m Joe! I work in marketing at a digital health company where I focus on leading marketing strategy, driving alignment across the business, and turning ideas into measurable growth. I enjoy building scalable processes, optimizing systems, and ensuring campaigns, content, and events all work together to drive performance. Outside of work, I’m big on personal development and mentorship, and I enjoy working out. I’m also an avid gamer who actively plays League of Legends and follows its esports scene, along with games like Final Fantasy XIV. I’m also a big soccer (football) fan!

Previously a HR/People Specialist for a small privately owned business, I pivoted into working for a local city government with a population of almost one million. I love interacting with and helping people (it’s how I get my zoomies out). My interests include trying new restaurants, window shopping, casual gaming, journaling, walkable cities, and petting all the animals! Being in a transitional part in my life myself, I hope to be able to support others who are finding it difficult navigating the many thoughts and possibilities of life.
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I am a growth-oriented marketing leader with over 6 years of experience specializing in retention, lifecycle strategy, and base management. I am deeply passionate about mentoring individuals looking to transition into marketing or those eager to understand the modern marketing landscape. I focus on coaching mentees on how the field has evolved from creative execution to a data-centric discipline, helping them master the technical skills and cross-functional leadership required to build a successful career in today’s tech-driven market.

Moving to the US as an international student is exciting but comes with its own set of challenges. I've been there, and I’d love to connect if you’re navigating this journey—whether you're applying for internships or full-time jobs, or looking to start a career in HR, I’d love to support you in interview preparation, resume reviews, and networking tips.

I’d also love to hear about your interests; here are some of mine. I love making handmade art (I even started a tiny business during covid!), I’m a huge fan of horror movies; if you have recommendations, send them my way.

Hi! My name is Vivian! I am a genetic counseling graduate student at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX with a strong background in human genetics and public health. As an underrepresented student in the field of genetic counseling, I have a commitment toward increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the health professions. My graduate research focuses on genetic testing and informed consent. I support students interested in applying for graduate school and pursuing a career in healthcare, science, and research. In my free time, I enjoy singing, dancing, and painting.

I enjoy helping people grow into sales and leadership roles, empowering them to find their voice along the way. My mentors provided me with invaluable social skills and tools, and I’m committed to paying it forward. Currently, I’m sharpening up on charisma, crisis management, and leadership development. If you're into EDM, late '90s pop, great food, or binge-watching TV, let’s chat!

Excited to meet y'all! I'm originally from the Bay Area, but moved east after college, spending time around Washington DC and now in New York City. Outside of work, I love fashion, eating out, and recently started learning how to play soccer.

Mentorship is something I'm deeply passionate about, especially as a working professional in software engineering. I love giving students the guidance they need to thrive, and letting them know that they'll be alright. I was not a top-tier student with tons of internship experience in college, and somehow, it turned out okay.

Recently I've completed a Master of Science in Information Systems from University of Washington Seattle. Currently I work as a Data Analyst at Lithia & Driveway. In my role, I spend time maintaining the Power BI dashboards I've built over the years, as well as figuring out how to automate processes using Alteryx and Power Automate. My previous experiences were in finance and ad tech. My bachelor's was essentially a department that mixed math and CS also at UW Seattle. My hobbies are lifting, following business and economic news, watching football, baseball, traveling, kpop, and Pokemon.

hi, i'm marcus! i'm all about marketing, early career navigation, community building, and pokemon. let's talk :) Please reach out through LinkedIn to chat or book a meeting!

Hi! I’m Temay, a designer from Minnesota now based in Japan. I previously worked as a UX Engineer at an IoT company, and I currently work as a UX Researcher at a health tech company, where we use AI to help validate predictive models for menopause research. If you’re interested in studying or working abroad, UX engineering, blending design with computer science, or designing for health and AI, I’d love to chat! Outside of work, I enjoy drawing, creating videos, volunteering, practicing Japanese traditional archery, playing Nintendo games, and co-hosting a podcast about webtoons.

Hi! I am a marketer and data analyst with a background in Art History and Information Science. I have been working for around 11-12 years at large American and Canadian companies such as Loblaws, Rogers Communications, Cineplex, and Invesco. My career spans roles in market research, marketing science and digital marketing. I am currently the Vice President of Growth Marketing at MSCI in New York, though I am based in Toronto and work remotely. In my spare time, I love tea & coffee brewing, the Detroit Lions, yoga & fitness, a good book, and the occasional video game.

Hello! I'm Michelle and I'm currently a Quantitative User Researcher at Activision. I've interned at Activision back in 2023 and 2024 as well as interning at Epic Games in 2025! I don't have a traditional games educational background but I do know what it's like to be your own advocate breaking into the industry and getting internships! I got here through the goodwill of other mentors so I'd love to give back!

It's nice to meet you 😊👋🏻. I'm a Product Designer by day and Marketing Director by night. I love combining my 5 years of diverse experience in both fields to help large companies, local clients, and non-profit organizations alike retain their communities. I loved it so much that I recently founded a company that'll let me spearhead both. More on that soon!I became a Student Mentor to help ambitious youth, like yourself, discover (mostly) free resources and learn the technicalities behind accelerating your marketing or design career. Feel free to ask me about anything job search related.

Nice to e-meet you! Before entering the gaming industry, I took the scenic route, studying English, theology, and business; and working in real estate, retail, hospitality, higher ed… you name it! My career journey isn’t what folks would consider “traditional,” but it just shows that there’s no “right” path to get to where you want to go.I’m happy to share tips and tricks I picked up along the way as an introverted first gen graduate and an immigrant child walking without guardrails and blueprints. :)

Professionally, I am a UI/UX designer at IBM. I design IBM enterprise SaaS products, ranging from business intelligence to AI Assistants and Agentic AI experiences. I am a first-generation, Filipino Canadian woman based in Toronto, Canada. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from York University with a major in Economics. As someone who didn’t come from a technical STEM background, I relentlessly sought help from many mentors. They were very generous in their knowledge, time, support, and their confidence in me as a person and in my craft. Determined to give back to the design community, I hope to be a helpful guide in your journey whether it be a single coffee chat or many! Outside of design, I like to spend my time doing a couple of activities: spend time with friends and family, dance in heels, pilates, cook, collect blind box figures, keychains, & stationery, read romantasy books, deepen my spirituality practice, upgrade my home coffee & matcha setup, admire my plants, and more!

I never intended to become a product marketing manager in the tech industry, but somehow I fell into it and I love it! It seems like a lot of my passions have developed this way – a happy accident. When I'm not busy crafting positioning and narrative decks for product launches, you can usually find me with a cup of coffee by the window to absorb some vitamin D or on the tennis court trying to pretend like I'm good at the sport 😂

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Hi, I’m Kathy! I’m a proud first-generation college graduate from UC San Diego with a BS in Business Psychology. Growing up in City Heights, San Diego, as the daughter of hardworking Vietnamese immigrants, shaped my passion for equity and building strong communities. Outside of work, I enjoy learning about personal finance, discovering new food and drink spots, and spending time with my husky, Yuki.

Hey, I’m Maya! I went from being an enthusiastic pre-med to pivoting into tech sales post-grad and have now settled into Recruitment and Admissions at UBC Sauder.I love to talk about career pivots, networking, mental health, and major life transitions (graduation, early career, moving out, and relationship challenges included). Whether you’re looking for an informal chat or a deep dive, looking for advice or just wanting someone to listen - I’m here to support you.

I have a love for art, anime, and all things nature! When I’m not in the lab, you can find me exploring new foods, shopping, drawing, or enjoying time with friends and family.

At my core, I'm someone who loves storytelling in all forms, whether it be books, video games, or film! As someone who transitioned from academia to the video game industry, a lot of my journey was a lot of trial and error and talking with tons of other people. Now, I'm using my ever-growing knowledge to help inform all you wonderful folks! Outside of my professional life, I'm someone who lives for food and am always on the lookout for new restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries to try in LA! One of my favorite books is Babel by RF Kuang, and my favorite franchise of all time is Pokémon!

I'm passionate about work-life balance, finding a career that excites you yet investing in yourself outside of just what you do for work. My work as a tech consultant is ever-changing and always keeps me interested, but I derive the most joy from the things I do outside of work and the people I surround myself with. I'm a lover of the outdoors, especially mountains, as I am an avid snowboarder and rock climber. I also enjoy anything craftsy, from crocheting, to sewing, or cardmaking. Traveling and any kind of new experiences keep me invigorated, and any kind of yap session leaves me refreshed.

I'm an electrical engineering student with experience in clubs and co-ops. I love to learn and so I love to be an engineer!
I'm living in Toronto while I'm on co-op and I'm really loving the city. If you have food recs, let me know!
I love to help people out because I know exactly what it's like to be stressed out over every little detail. I hope that I can help lift that stress! Please feel free to book a time, and I'd appreciate if you also send me a message on LinkedIn letting me know so I can prepare better for it. Thank you!!! :D

Hey! I'm Peter c: a UX/Product Designer with 3 years of experience. When comes to design, I love coming up with crazy explorations and visually bringing them to life with prototypes. Clients I've worked with include Microsoft, Meta, JPMC, Quaicomm, and T-Mobile. As a UXdesign mentor, I review design portfolios, provide career advice, and help Jr. UX designers land jobs. When I'm not designing, I'm a videogame lover, a tennis fanatic, ramen connoisseur, and love to travel!