07/15/2026
At the end of 2024 we introduced the second cohort of Ambassadors, and have spent the last year and a half sharing their incredible journeys: ncwit.org/blog/2025-aicstories-ambassadors
Their stories may be the words you need to hear to feel confident and inspired about your journey in tech! 😊
🌺 Gia Ramos: "The challenges we don’t expect are the ones that allow us to grow the most.”
🌼 Hope Chambers: "I've come to understand that it's okay not to have all the answers. Embracing the learning process, especially as a student, opens doors to knowledge and experiences that shape our future careers.”
🌹 Ashley Marie Lardizabal: "My journey may look different from the status quo, but beyond the way a story may end are the many possibilities in how it can continue.”
🌷Kaylie Sampson: “Being a first-generation college student and a woman in software engineering is not as easy as I thought it would be. But, I’m determined to not let that get in the way of my genuine passion for the technology space.”
🌻 Bryn Loftness: “Every place has its own culture, pace, and values, and learning to genuinely understand people in their own context has made me a better scientist, communicator, and founder.”
🌸 Neith Reid-EL: “Not being in a major tech city actually pushed me to build my own pathway. I learned that talent isn’t limited by geography, and with consistency, mentorship, and community, you can grow anywhere.”
