Kaylani Rivera Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

As the Co-Director of HackIllinois, the largest student-run hackathon in the Midwest, I lead the planning and execution of this event by managing over 50 staff members in coordinating various event aspects for over 800 participants. To accomplish this, I foster a sense of community among staff through team-building activities to ensure successful collaboration. I am also responsible for managing the event budget, determining the effective allocation of resources to maximize the success of the event!

As a Teaching Assistant for the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program, I managed 60 students in my classroom and evaluated student work daily, sharing personalized constructive feedback to support their growth and understanding of game development concepts. I also provided individualized support and mentorship to students, addressing their questions and concerns both during class and asynchronously to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, I facilitated breakout rooms, provided guidance during advisory, and hosted student hours to enhance their learning!

As CSHS Project Manager, I spearheaded the organization of NCP's first annual Hackathon by delegating tasks to committees in charge of website development, community outreach, and event planning while personally managing food, activities, and guest speakers. I also orchestrated monthly meetings to monitor progress of committees and establish deadlines. For the CS community as a whole, I developed weekly CS club meeting and CS tutoring schedule based on availability of club leaders, tutors, and sponsors.

As GWC president, I focused on fostering community and a sense of belonging for underrepresented voices in computer science. I also advised club members on 3D modeling, game development, and AI development. Additionally, I organized Women in Tech guest speakers on Cybersecurity, technical interview preparation, resume building, and more.

I founded and established 404 as a club that welcomes programmers of all experience levels by offering various projects and languages. During meetings, I taught club members Python, Java, and JavaScript through a series of slideshows and practice exercises. Then, I evaluated projects based on efficiency, complexity, and creativity!

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

Computer Science

Accelerated Summer Immersion Program and Self-Paced Summer Program

High School Diploma, Computer Science