Spring 2016 Challenge

at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester

Hack Dorchester Project Pitch Night Poster

PROGRAM INFO

In Spring 2016, Gique after-school program students participated in their first-ever #HackDorchester Challenge at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. Each team was matched with a local mentor and provided with a budget to design and prototype a project which addressed a problem in their community as one of the following categories: Housing & Employment, Climate Change, Education, Citizenship, and Public Health.

The challenge culminated in final pitch presentations on Tuesday April 26th, from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester McLaughlin Building (4th floor). This event will be free & open to the public. Food & refreshments will be served.

Project Categories

Housing & Employment
Climate Change
Education
Citizenship
Public Health

Program Video

PROGRAM MENTORS:

Katy Ma

Katy is originally from Philadelphia and is now a sophomore at Wellesley College, studying Media Arts & Sciences in combination of computer science, art, and design. She loves photography, coding, designing media and web interfaces. Fun fact: Katy has a Pomeranian puppy named Maya!

Jesslyn Tannady

Jesslyn is originally from Jakarta, Indonesia and is currently double majoring in Computer Science and Media Arts & Science at Wellesley College. When she's not in class, you'll probably find her drawing, playing (and making) video games, tinkering with virtual reality, and 3D printing!

Sarah Babski

Sarah Babski is a Northeastern University student (18') majoring in Computer Science and Interactive Media, originally from New York City.

Entrepreneurship Workshop Mentors

Students received guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and tech professionals who shared their expertise in building successful ventures.

Nikita Virani

CEO of Wizdy

Melissa James

CEO of The Tech Connection

Valerie Basnight

CEO of LIR Productions

Jamila Smith

CEO of Beldwell

Mitch Gaynor

Customer Success Ninja at Dispatch

Mike Demarais

Founder at Handprint

Diana Vertus

CEO at Exquisite Design Concepts