TEAM Members
Kate Doyle
Co-Founder
Kate began her career teaching Special Education in the public schools. After a transition to the tech sector, Kate specialized in strategic communications and community engagement, holding leadership roles at Uber and Skona Advertising. Kate is a thought leader in post-secondary support and the future of higher education.
Jeanine Mendez
Co-Founder
Jeanine began her career in finance at GE. She developed a specialization in operations and project management, honed in roles at Deloitte, Groupon, and Uber. As a proud Latina immigrant, Jeanine has led several Diversity & Inclusion campaigns for the tech sector.
Shani Watler
Program Director
Shani is an experienced Workforce Development leader with a background in nonprofit development, community engagement, and customized training. A proud born and raised New Yorker, Shani is passionate about supporting youth experiencing barriers to rewarding career employment.
Shaylene Medina
Program Manager
Shaylene brings nearly two years of experience in the tech sector working at a high-growth startup in digital onboarding and her experience as a KindWork graduate to her role. Shaylene is a proud Afro-Latina and lifelong New Yorker with a passion for helping underestimated young adults succeed in their careers.
Sonia IONG
Instructional Lead
Sonia began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, supporting children and adults in unlocking their potential through learning and communication. Her passion for helping people grow led her to pursue Organizational Psychology and Learning & Development, where she now designs engaging training that empowers young adults to thrive in the workplace. Sonia is committed to making career opportunities in tech accessible and inclusive, and to helping learners adapt, grow, and succeed.
Stephanie Tkach
Head Of Career Services & Industry Partnerships
Stephanie brings ten years of tech sector experience in customer support and operations roles, coaching and leading high-performing teams. As a Bronx native, she is passionate about building a more diverse tech sector and supporting underserved New Yorkers transitioning to roles in tech.
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Board of Directors
Matthew Powers
Matthew is the Head of Tax at HarnessWealth. Previously he was an operations leader at WeWork, Uber, and Goldman Sachs.
Emily Teele
Emily is a Senior Director for Marketplace at Nike. She’s held roles overseeing marketing and creative teams at Sephora and West Elm.