Introducing America On Tech's 2022 Alumni Council!

We're excited to announce America on Tech's 2022 Alumni Council! The Alumni Council, an initiative started in 2020 to serve AOT's growing alumni network, helps lead alumni programming by creating and fostering a close knit and connected community. Members of the council work together to lead initiatives that meet their peers' academic and professional needs, including events, educational initiatives, and engagement opportunities. Through a competitive application process, 11 leaders were selected to serve on the 2022 Alumni Council. 

Along with hosting meaningful professional and networking events, the Alumni Council members will make recommendations to AOT leadership concerning a variety of matters impacting the AOT alumni community. They will also serve as leaders and liaisons to AOT's growing alumni network, with the overall mission of fostering community and creating pathways into technology careers.
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Our Alumni Council represents AOT's belief that the young people we serve are leaders who should be directly involved in organizational governance. Serving on the Council allows our young people to further develop their professional and leadership skills, while shaping the way AOT serves its current and previous students. We are very excited for all they will do to support our America On Tech alumni community. Meet our new leaders below!

Angelina Batista
Co-President
2019 America on Tech Alum

​Angelina is a student at CUNY Baruch College. Angelina wanted to join the Alumni Council because she is dedicated to making America on Tech the best it can be for all alumni. She looks forward to learning and growing her skill sets in leadership and as a professional.

Melissa-Ray Bailey Gayle
Co-President
2020 America on Tech Alum

Melissa-Ray is a student at Democracy Prep Charter High School. She believes that leadership is equally about guiding/decision making as it is about listening. She aims to provide honest feedback and use her public speaking skills to help others on her team be as successful as they can be.

Jalyn Allen
Admin Officer
2021 America on Tech Alum

Jalyn is a student at Brandeis University. The most important lesson Jalyn learned as a student at AOT was that connections are crucial to success. Jalyn sincerely appreciates the connections they made at AOT and wants to encourage others to stay part of the AOT network as well.

Astride Toh
Events Officer 
​2020 America on Tech Alum

Astride is a student at CUNY Lehman College. Astride is involved in a number of extracurricular activities, and she is excited to take on the role of Events Officer because she loves to connect people with opportunities that will interest them. 

Raenell Holder
Comms Officer
​ 2020 America on Tech Alum

Raenell is a student at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School. Raenell wanted to join the Alumni Council because she has experience with digital and social media marketing, and she plans to dedicate herself wholeheartedly to the benefit of AOT, its programs, and its councils.

Stephanie Sabino
​ 2015-2016 Representative

Stephanie is a student at CUNY Baruch College. The most important thing Stephanie learned from America on Tech is that your "network is your net worth" when it comes to networking and getting yourself out there.

Isabel Ojeda
​ 2016-2017 Representative

Isabel is a student at SUNY University of Buffalo. Isabel is extremely dedicated to AOT's programs and mission. She is confident in her ability to be a valuable member of the AOT Alumni Council, and will put in her best efforts to fulfill her role to exceptional standards.

David Olivera
​ 2017-2018 Representative

David is a student at New York Institute of Technology. David is excited to be a Class Representative because he is comfortable working in groups and knows how to communicate with others and keep an open mind. 

Rofeeah Ayeni
​ 2018-2019 Representative

Rofeeah is a student at Tufts University. Rofeeah has gained a lot from her time at AOT, and is excited to contribute back as a Class Representative. She looks forward to embracing the achievements of her class and offering opportunities to promote further growth.

Xiuwen Zhu
2019-2020 Representative

Xiuwen (Nora) is a student at Brooklyn College. Xiuwen (Nora) is looking forward to acting as an America on Tech advocate in her school and community because she is eager to share her accomplishments and future plans. 

Jessie Katz
2020-2021 Representative

Jessie is a student at Tufts University. Jessie has experience working closely with mentors and collaborating with fellow students, so she knows that she will be able to effectively communicate the needs and issues of her class year to the Alumni Council.