Project manager by day, superhero by night (while asleep and dreaming about it). Hobbies include video games, patrolling the Internet for grammatical errors, and attempting to determine why existential dread is a thing for so many people on Mondays. Having obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at the University of California - San Diego has only made him more vocal about things that make people uncomfortable at dinner tables, including discussions about how political influencers are key to disassembling systemic examples of covert oppression. Has the dubious distinction of being GOKiC’s only permanently remote staff member: partially because he lives out of the WA area, but mostly because of his habit of cracking annoying dad jokes to people sitting next to him.

Collaborating with youth in Federal way in partnership with All Stars After School Program & Lakota middle school. 

As a critical race theorist, Pedro intersects his technical skills with anti-racist and anti-sexist theory and builds new tech ed curriculums for kids. His family ties are from Texas, Tepehuanes in Durango, Mexico, and Yakima, Washington. He is also a cultural bearer of indigenous two-spirit folk dance and knowledge that he shares with his community.

Mentorship has always been one of Emily’s biggest passions. It’s a very special moment when you are able to help guide someone and get them one step closer to their goals. As a first-generation college student who didn't have the necessary support from her family, she often turned to community members and teachers for mentorship. Mentorship is the reason why Emily was able to graduate from the University of Washington with a double major in Law, Societies & Justice, and Political Science. Emily now gets to give back by bringing mentorship and tech education to the youth both at the high school and college levels. She enjoys baking, cooking, and visiting her family back in Skagit Valley.

Collaborating with youth in South King County.

For as long as he can remember, George has loved just getting to know people. To hear the stories and experiences of others is a privilege that he recognizes and cherishes greatly. However, George believes that for many students, their stories have never gotten the place and space to be heard. With his degree in computer science and passion for education, he wants to work to make sure that all students can feel safe, understood, and represented in any space, especially the technology space. When he has free time, George enjoys baking, reading, and writing haikus

Ronnel is a creative individual who enjoys sharing his passion for dance, music, performing, and technology with others. His roots in facilitating community events started in college—where he hosted and helped run meetings, dances, workshops, festival nights, and conferences. Even then, he incorporated his for the arts into this work by filming and editing videos for community organizations and occasionally hopping on stage to perform. He’s since taken this experience into creative spaces. In 2019, he danced, played guitar and keyboard, and performed scenes alongside cast mates for Urban Poverty Forum. More recently, he’s filmed for the dance event, "Battle For The Ballot" (held on Beacon Hill) and competed in The Good Foot Arts Collective’s “4 The Luv Of It” at Franklin High School. After his most recent role at an Apple store, he received a certificate in Full Stack Development. He hopes to share his experiences in tech and mentor youth that are underrepresented in the industry.