References
References
Reference contacts available upon request.
Professional references who can speak to my experience in project management, marketing, and live event execution are happy to provide insight into my work ethic, leadership style, and impact.
Laura Gonzalez
Program Manager,
Iovine and Young Academy
Program Manager,
Iovine and Young Academy
"I had the pleasure of working with Ahmya while she was a student-mentor at the USC Iovine and Young Academy, whose academic philosophy is to educate a diverse generation of leaders and innovators through an integrated learning framework. Her time as mentor involved nurturing the same learning principles within high school students from the South Los Angeles community.
Ahmya consistently demonstrates a remarkable work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a strong sense of responsibility. What sets her apart is her ability to collaborate and contribute positively to group dynamics, especially as a mentor. She shows initiative, offering creative solutions to problems and encouraging her mentees to think critically and innovatively.
I celebrate Ahmya’s dedication to the enrichment of younger students and the broader community. While managing a full college course load, Ahmya dedicated herself completely to connecting with her mentees and made a tangible impact on their educational journeys - the true impact of which we have yet to see. But, I can say with certainty it will have a ripple effect. This passion for giving back to the community reflects her selflessness and commitment to nurturing the next generation of learners.
The horizon is unlimited for Ahmya. I am particularly excited about her potential within the field of design thinking and curricular innovation. She is deeply committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation, and I have no doubt that her contributions will shape the future of educational services. As I’ve shared previously, leaders like Ahmya should remind the rest of the world about the impact of investing the education. I cannot wait to see the way she transforms our world."
"I had the pleasure of working with Ahmya while she was a student-mentor at the USC Iovine and Young Academy, whose academic philosophy is to educate a diverse generation of leaders and innovators through an integrated learning framework. Her time as mentor involved nurturing the same learning principles within high school students from the South Los Angeles community.
Ahmya consistently demonstrates a remarkable work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a strong sense of responsibility. What sets her apart is her ability to collaborate and contribute positively to group dynamics, especially as a mentor. She shows initiative, offering creative solutions to problems and encouraging her mentees to think critically and innovatively.
I celebrate Ahmya’s dedication to the enrichment of younger students and the broader community. While managing a full college course load, Ahmya dedicated herself completely to connecting with her mentees and made a tangible impact on their educational journeys - the true impact of which we have yet to see. But, I can say with certainty it will have a ripple effect. This passion for giving back to the community reflects her selflessness and commitment to nurturing the next generation of learners.
The horizon is unlimited for Ahmya. I am particularly excited about her potential within the field of design thinking and curricular innovation. She is deeply committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation, and I have no doubt that her contributions will shape the future of educational services. As I’ve shared previously, leaders like Ahmya should remind the rest of the world about the impact of investing the education. I cannot wait to see the way she transforms our world."
Mary Hemphill, Phd
#IAmComputerScience Founder
#IAmComputerScience Founder
"Ahmya is THE next leader among leaders in the STEM space & she has been intentional, strategic, and innovative in building her strong foundation of experiences, erudition, & empowerment throughout her educational career. We were blessed to have Ahmya serve as one of the first Computer Science interns for the Department of Public Instruction, and along with approximately 15 of her colleagues, she spearheaded the first annual student-led, student-facilitated, student-moderated summit at NC State University!
It was a true honor to work alongside Ahmya as she and her co-leads disseminated information, created marketing campaigns, designed educational STEM experiences, curated the programming, and even delivered the opening and closing addresses! As an author, scholar, innovator, and lifelong learner, I have no doubt that Ahmya will carve out spaces for so many coming up behind her and she will lead the way on thought leadership in STEM in the years to come!"
"Ahmya is THE next leader among leaders in the STEM space & she has been intentional, strategic, and innovative in building her strong foundation of experiences, erudition, & empowerment throughout her educational career. We were blessed to have Ahmya serve as one of the first Computer Science interns for the Department of Public Instruction, and along with approximately 15 of her colleagues, she spearheaded the first annual student-led, student-facilitated, student-moderated summit at NC State University!
It was a true honor to work alongside Ahmya as she and her co-leads disseminated information, created marketing campaigns, designed educational STEM experiences, curated the programming, and even delivered the opening and closing addresses! As an author, scholar, innovator, and lifelong learner, I have no doubt that Ahmya will carve out spaces for so many coming up behind her and she will lead the way on thought leadership in STEM in the years to come!"
Cierra Tucker
NCBCE Program Manager
NCBCE Program Manager
"Ahmya proved in her interview her aptitude for computer science, along with strong leadership abilities, a penchant for being a self-starter, and an intense passion for diversifying the field of STEM. All these qualities, along with her kind and sunny disposition, made me certain she’d be a good fit for our team.
Throughout her time as an intern, Ahmya was an incredible asset to our team. She was always eager to help and regularly acted as a leader, both to the teams she mentored and to the other interns. She especially led the intern group on many assignments involving design. Ahmya has a great eye for aesthetics and extensive experience with graphic design. She used these skills to create graphics for our social media, website, and other online materials. When it came time to host our final event in-person, I was able to rely on Ahmya for many of our décor plans. She made graphics for multiple banners, created the design for our t-shirts, and coordinated all other décor to pull the event together.
Upon meeting Ahmya, she already had an impressive resume, but I’m glad that Ready, Set, App! was able to be added to that list. She was a great addition to our team, always enthusiastically offering ideas to help us improve and collaborating well with her teams and fellow interns to produce fantastic results. I know that she will go on to make a positive difference anywhere she goes and will continue to be a shining example of hard work and passion."
"Ahmya proved in her interview her aptitude for computer science, along with strong leadership abilities, a penchant for being a self-starter, and an intense passion for diversifying the field of STEM. All these qualities, along with her kind and sunny disposition, made me certain she’d be a good fit for our team.
Throughout her time as an intern, Ahmya was an incredible asset to our team. She was always eager to help and regularly acted as a leader, both to the teams she mentored and to the other interns. She especially led the intern group on many assignments involving design. Ahmya has a great eye for aesthetics and extensive experience with graphic design. She used these skills to create graphics for our social media, website, and other online materials. When it came time to host our final event in-person, I was able to rely on Ahmya for many of our décor plans. She made graphics for multiple banners, created the design for our t-shirts, and coordinated all other décor to pull the event together.
Upon meeting Ahmya, she already had an impressive resume, but I’m glad that Ready, Set, App! was able to be added to that list. She was a great addition to our team, always enthusiastically offering ideas to help us improve and collaborating well with her teams and fellow interns to produce fantastic results. I know that she will go on to make a positive difference anywhere she goes and will continue to be a shining example of hard work and passion."
Shelby Capacio
Program coordinator at NCWIT
Program coordinator at NCWIT
"Ahmya is an absolute pleasure to work with, as well as a creative dynamo who deftly delivers contemporary multimedia designs. She applies a keen, detail-oriented, and considerate eye across all her graphic design work, along with a genuine passion for technology and visual communication. She also excels at collaboration and incorporating client feedback, and her enthusiastic and innovative perspective would make an excellent addition to any creative team.
I also admire and commend Ahmya for her ongoing commitment to encouraging and uplifting students in STEM and am inspired by her self-motivated ventures. I look forward to seeing the heights she will soar to, and would be delighted to be a reference."
"Ahmya is an absolute pleasure to work with, as well as a creative dynamo who deftly delivers contemporary multimedia designs. She applies a keen, detail-oriented, and considerate eye across all her graphic design work, along with a genuine passion for technology and visual communication. She also excels at collaboration and incorporating client feedback, and her enthusiastic and innovative perspective would make an excellent addition to any creative team.
I also admire and commend Ahmya for her ongoing commitment to encouraging and uplifting students in STEM and am inspired by her self-motivated ventures. I look forward to seeing the heights she will soar to, and would be delighted to be a reference."
Johna Speller
Co-manager #IAmCS
Co-manager #IAmCS
"Ahmya Rivera is truly exceptional—she possesses a unique blend of talents that make her an invaluable asset. Having navigated professional environments from an early age, I've collaborated with numerous individuals, but working alongside Ahmya stands out as one of my most rewarding partnerships. What sets Ahmya apart is her remarkable ability to not only generate strong ideas but also execute them flawlessly.
Throughout our journey together, Ahmya consistently demonstrated her capacity to drive meaningful change I am convinced she will continue to make great impacts in this country (and beyond). Her visionary approach and unwavering commitment to enhancing any environment she engages with are truly commendable. Working with Ahmya instills confidence because she not only meets but exceeds expectations. In a national competition where we competed together, Ahmya embraced the challenge of mastering a new design software within weeks. Her leadership in creating the digital design of our winning project was instrumental in securing first place. Regardless of the obstacles, Ahmya's determination and resilience ensure the realization of a compelling vision.
In my experience, Ahmya Rivera embodies a rare combination of talent, dedication, and perseverance. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to overcome challenges make her an invaluable asset to any team or project. In any endeavor, regardless of the foreseen or unforeseen hurdles faced, Ahmya's unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence ensure not just success, but the transformation of challenges into a remarkable outcome. She persistently navigates through any condition—be it day or night, in sickness or health, amidst busyness or availability—with an unwavering determination to produce a worthwhile vision into reality."
"Ahmya Rivera is truly exceptional—she possesses a unique blend of talents that make her an invaluable asset. Having navigated professional environments from an early age, I've collaborated with numerous individuals, but working alongside Ahmya stands out as one of my most rewarding partnerships. What sets Ahmya apart is her remarkable ability to not only generate strong ideas but also execute them flawlessly.
Throughout our journey together, Ahmya consistently demonstrated her capacity to drive meaningful change I am convinced she will continue to make great impacts in this country (and beyond). Her visionary approach and unwavering commitment to enhancing any environment she engages with are truly commendable. Working with Ahmya instills confidence because she not only meets but exceeds expectations. In a national competition where we competed together, Ahmya embraced the challenge of mastering a new design software within weeks. Her leadership in creating the digital design of our winning project was instrumental in securing first place. Regardless of the obstacles, Ahmya's determination and resilience ensure the realization of a compelling vision.
In my experience, Ahmya Rivera embodies a rare combination of talent, dedication, and perseverance. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and her ability to overcome challenges make her an invaluable asset to any team or project. In any endeavor, regardless of the foreseen or unforeseen hurdles faced, Ahmya's unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence ensure not just success, but the transformation of challenges into a remarkable outcome. She persistently navigates through any condition—be it day or night, in sickness or health, amidst busyness or availability—with an unwavering determination to produce a worthwhile vision into reality."
Aimee Alsop
Director of Learning,
Skill Struck
Director of Learning,
Skill Struck
"Ahmya is passionate about everything she puts her mind to. She takes projects across the finish line and often goes above and beyond expectations. She was a joy to work with and collaborates well with a variety of personalities. I'd be happy to talk further about her to anyone."
"Ahmya is passionate about everything she puts her mind to. She takes projects across the finish line and often goes above and beyond expectations. She was a joy to work with and collaborates well with a variety of personalities. I'd be happy to talk further about her to anyone."
Crafted by: Ahmya and lots of 🍦
Crafted by: Ahmya and lots of 🍦
Crafted by: Ahmya and lots of 🍦