APPS
43 teams competed | 2 rounds of judging to identify the top 4
FOLIAGE FINANCE
an innovative and engaging financial education platform
THE CONCEPT
click to view app pitch competition video
THE 'FOLIAGE FINANCE' DEVELOPMENT TEAM
from the Central States SER training location hosted at Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
THE 'ALERTIFY' DEVELOPMENT TEAM
from the Central States SER training location hosted at Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
Melvin Aplizar21 from Brighton Park
Sophomore @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
Edison Chiu19 from Bridgeport
Freshman @ University of Wisconsin-Madison Ahmed Yousef18 from Jefferson Park
Senior @ Taft HS |
Dillon Hittesdorf19 from Near West Side
Freshman @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
THE 'PAIR 65' DEVELOPMENT TEAM
from the Chicago Housing Authority training location hosted at Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
THE 'PROTECT ME' DEVELOPMENT TEAM
from the Digital Scholars training location hosted at Discovery Partners Institute
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
Marco TorresLearning & Leadership Executive | Apple
Charles MayfieldChief Operating Officer | Chicago Public Schools
Paul HamiltonCreativity Wizard | Using Technology Better
Maria HolmesManaging Director and Regional Director | JPMorgan Chase
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Brandie KnazzeCommissioner | Department of Family & Support Services
Aleena AgrawalVP of Talent Solutions | P33
Jonah ZeigerDeputy Commissioner | Chicago Film Office
Sonia MathewDirector of Partnerships | McCormick Foundation
Troy WilliamsDirector of Institutional Partnerships | AnitaB.org
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Dr. Shawn L. JacksonPresident | Truman College
Adrienne NazonVP of External Relations and Communications | University of Illinois
Jen JohnsonDeputy Mayor of Education, Youth & Human Services | City of Chicago
Brenda WilkersonPresident and CEO | AnitaB.org
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ALL
experiencing Chicago through the lens of people with low vision
THE 'PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ALL' GROUP
from the Photography For All program in partnership with The Chicago Lighthouse, SGA Youth & Family Services, and Department of Family and Support Services
Devon Norris
16 from South Shore
Sophomore @ Curie HS
Sophomore @ Curie HS
YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHERS
Lilah Bonilla
17 from West Pullman Junior @ Curie HS Elaine Chao 16 from Lincoln Park Sophomore @ Walter Payton College Prep HS |
Malik Mitchell
16 from Roseland Junior @ Curie HS Georik Sanchez 17 from Brighton Park Junior @ Thomas Kelly HS |
AUGMENTED REALITY
a demonstration project exploring what is possible in augmented reality on an iPad
THE 'AUGMENTED REALITY' GROUP
in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago and SGA Youth & Family Services hosted at Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
Shonni Watkins
19 from Austin
Freshman @ Illinois Institute of Technology
Freshman @ Illinois Institute of Technology
AUGMENTED REALITY YOUTH
Asal Abdulkadir
16 from West Ridge Junior @ Chicago Math and Science Academy HS Ronald Berry Jr. 14 from Washington Park 8th Grade @ Carter Woodson South ES Nyema Bullette 14 from Avalon Park 8th Grade @ William Goudy ES Cindy Chen 19 from Bridgeport Freshman @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Nia Davis 14 from Roseland 8th Grade @ Kershaw ES Makaylah Dunn 14 from Grand Boulevard 8th Grade @ Horace Mann ES |
Rafael Gutierrez
16 from Chicago Lawn Sophomore @ Cristo Rey Jesuit HS Martin Guzman 18 from McKinley Park Senior @ Walter Payton College Prep HS Joshua Jackson 14 from Auburn Gresham 8th Grade @ William Ryder ES Taymone Kelly 14 from Grand Boulevard 8th Grade @ Melville Fuller ES Josilynn Pickens 14 from Greater Grand Crossing 8th Grade @ Walter Newberry ES Tierynn Wells 14 from Greater Grand Crossing 8th Grade @ Walter Newberry ES |
Marquarius Williams
14 from Englewood
8th Grade @ Melville Fuller ES
14 from Englewood
8th Grade @ Melville Fuller ES
SHORT FILMS
14 short films | 2 rounds of judging to identify the top 4
THE 'FLYING COLORS' PRODUCTION TEAM
from the Shifting Chicago Narratives program in partnership with Chicago Public Schools - Career Technical Education @ Clemente HS
Katrice Yarber17 from Grand Boulevard
Senior @ Clemente HS Alexandro Muniz17 from Humboldt Park
Junior @ Clemente HS |
Arion Hutchins18 from West Garfield Park
Senior @ Clemente HS Ciyandrea Riley-Davis16 from Logan Square
Sophomore @ Clemente HS |
Jailene Nieves17 from Austin
Senior @ Clemente HS Richard Marquez17 from Logan Square
Junior @ Clemente HS |
India Williams16 from Grand Boulevard
Sophomore @ Clemente HS Mya Maldonado17 from Grand Boulevard
Senior @ Clemente HS |
Alexander Colin16 from Humboldt Park
Sophomore @ Clemente HS Samuel Cruz16 from Humboldt Park
Sophomore @ Clemente HS |
Catalina Pacheco16 from Humboldt Park
Sophomore @ Clemente HS Arina Koleiko16 from Humboldt Park
Sophomore @ Clemente HS |
THE 'UNSELFISH MIND' PRODUCTION TEAM
from the Shifting Chicago Narratives program in partnership with Chicago Public Schools - Career Technical Education @ Curie HS
THE 'PTSD' PRODUCTION TEAM
from the Shifting Chicago Narratives program in partnership with Chicago Public Schools - Career Technical Education @ Al Raby HS
Travanti Cooper18 from North Lawndale
Senior @ Al Raby HS Eathan Howard17 from West Garfield Park
Junior @ Al Raby HS |
Anton Beck20 from Near West Side
Freshman @ Northeastern Illinois University Daniel Romero18 from New City
Senior @ Kelly HS |
Breanna Mintz-Main18 from South Lawndale
Senior @ Al Raby HS Avion Floyd17 from Austin
Sophomore @ Al Raby HS |
THE 'WASH AWAY THE BARRIERS' PRODUCTION TEAM
from the Shifting Chicago Narratives program in partnership with Chicago Public Schools - Career Technical Education @ Clemente HS
Katrice Yarber17 from Grand Boulevard
Senior @ Clemente HS Alexandro Muniz17 from Humboldt Park
Junior @ Clemente HS |
Arion Hutchins18 from West Garfield Park
Senior @ Clemente HS Ciyandrea Riley-Davis16 from Logan Square
Sophomore @ Clemente HS |
Jailene Nieves17 from Austin
Senior @ Clemente HS Richard Marquez17 from Logan Square
Junior @ Clemente HS |
India Williams16 from Grand Boulevard
Sophomore @ Clemente HS Mya Maldonado17 from Grand Boulevard
Senior @ Clemente HS |
Alexander Colin16 from Humboldt Park
Sophomore @ Clemente HS Samuel Cruz16 from Humboldt Park
Sophomore @ Clemente HS |
Catalina Pacheco16 from Humboldt Park
Sophomore @ Clemente HS Arina Koleiko16 from Humboldt Park
Sophomore @ Clemente HS |
Janice Mei
20 from Bridgeport ● Junior @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
20 from Bridgeport ● Junior @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
"There seems to still be preconceived notions of what a programmer looks like and who belongs in computer science. I would like to work to fight these misconceptions and change the narrative of what the technology industry looks like."
Megan Tran
18 from New City ● Freshman @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
18 from New City ● Freshman @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
"Although the computing field is still new and sometimes intimidating, being part of a conference focused on women and non-binary people would provide me with guidance and motivation to change the world as a woman in a male-dominated field, shaping my perspective on how my success can look."
Katharine Bonilla
21 from Avondale ● Senior @ Rice University
21 from Avondale ● Senior @ Rice University
"As a Hispanic woman from a low-income household, I have faced unique challenges in the tech field, and these experiences have motivate a passion for educational opportunities for others. I hope to support and mentor students from underrepresented backgrounds..."