Class of 1993
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. Jorge F. Rodriguez |
| URL |
http://www.mit.edu/~jfr |
| Occupation |
Graduate Student. |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 1998. BS in Mathematics |
| Graduate University |
MIT - Sloan School of Management. Studying Financial Economics |
| Life After MITE2S |
I'm still doing coursework for my degree. This summer I'll be taking my general exams and working with some professors at the Harvard Business School. |
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Mr. David Agraz |
| Occupation |
Computer Programmer |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 1998. A.B. in Mathematics |
| Life After MITE2S |
After graduation I spent four more years about boston working for a hedge fund, an internet startup, and (briefly) as a bar tender. Moved to Philadelphia in '02, married in '03. I currently spend my days in terror of owning a minivan or moving to the suburbs. |
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Ms. Mary Lou Maria Luisa Alvarez |
| Occupation |
Lawyer |
| Undergraduate University |
Stanford University. Class of 1998. BS in Industrial Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Seton Hall University School of Law. Class of 2003. J.D. |
| Life After MITE2S |
Hi Everyone!!! I am so excited - I just found this web site =+) It was nice to read everyone's profiles (although there should be more!). The last 10 years -- I went to Stanford, did my senior project with Antonio Sistos :-), and worked for Honeywell in Arizona for 2 years. In 2000 I went to law school and now I am working in Beaumont, TX. Some life, huh? I can't wait for the next MITES reunion -- I should get the latest info now that my address is updated. Hope everyone continues to do well!! |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Kai Blissett |
| Occupation |
Policy Analyst/Attorney |
| Undergraduate University |
Douglass College of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Class of 1999. BA in Biomathematics |
| Graduate University |
The City College of CUNY. Class of 2002. MA in Secondary Math Education |
| Graduate University |
Howard University School of Law. Class of 2006. J.D. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Brandy H. M. Brooks |
| Occupation |
Architecture |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard University; Boston Architectural Center. Studying Visual Studies/Chemistry; Architecture |
| Life After MITE2S |
Wow, ten years is a long time to sum up! I've been to school, taken a break to work, and been to school again; done singing tour to Bermuda and various parts of southeast Asia; done a bit of ballroom dancing; traveled some more to Ireland and France; and become an aunt. Right now, I'm going for my degree in architecture, and enjoying it immensely. |
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Mr. Dedric A. Carter |
| Occupation |
IT Consultant |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 1999. BS in Electrical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
MIT. Class of 1999. M Eng in Electrical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Nova Southeastern Univeristy. Class of 2005. PhD in Information Systems |
| Life After MITE2S |
After graduation from MIT, I went to DC to work for an new group at AMS, an IT and Business Consulting Firm focusing on technology strategy. DId that for a while then I moved to London to start a consulting group for a small start-up where I lived for about a year and then returned to the US. So I'm back in DC consulting and loving life. I get back to the Insitute frequently in my capcity as a trustee. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Shelley Cazares |
| Occupation |
Senior Research Scientist |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 1998. B.S. in EECS |
| Graduate University |
Oxford. Class of 2002. Ph.D. in Signal Processing and Neural Networks |
| Life After MITE2S |
After MITES, I went to MIT to study EECS. After that, I went to Oxford to study signal processing and neural networks. My thesis focused on automated fetal heart rate analysis. After finishing up my PhD at Oxford, I moved back to the USA. I'm now working at a research scientist at Guidant Corporation in St. Paul, MN, designing new features for implantable cardiac devices. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Tiffany Patrice Cunningham |
| Occupation |
Lawyer |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 1998. S.B. in Chemical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Harvard Law School. Class of 2001. J.D. in Law |
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. Damian Vinson Dolland |
| Occupation |
Investment Banker |
| Undergraduate University |
Duke University. Class of 1998. Studying Biomedical & Electrical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
I am currently working for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in Johannesburg, South Africa. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. Darrell Lawrence Greene |
| Occupation |
Accountant |
| Undergraduate University |
Georgia Institute of Technology. Class of 1999. B.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology |
| Graduate University |
Kennesaw State University. Class of 2004. M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship |
| Life After MITE2S |
Became a believer/follower: Jesus Christ(1994-);
Missions/Ministry: www.destinymetro.org(1995-);
Married beautiful/wonderful: Cantice(2001-);
World's best baseball slugger/son: Joshua(2002-);
World's most gleeful child/son: Timothy(2004-);
Missions: to people of Panamanian mountains(2005) |
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Mr. Malcolm G. Haynes |
| Occupation |
Army Officer |
| Undergraduate University |
United States Military Academy. Class of 1998. B.S. in Computer Science |
| Graduate University |
University of Texas - Austin. Class of 2000. M.S. in Computer Science |
| Life After MITE2S |
After high school, I went to West Point and somehow managed to graduate. I got an NSF fellowship and got a masters in computer science. After that it was Army time. I've been to airborne school and ranger school and a bunch of other military schools. I've been an M1A2 tank platoon leader, community relations officer, OCS TAC officer, and now I'm assistant ops officer and battle captain for 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. Enough about me...
it's incredible to see how well everyone is doing. You guys are truly some of the brightest minds in this nation and I'm proud to have spent a summer with all of you. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. Douglas Jerome Hickman |
| Occupation |
Educator |
| Undergraduate University |
Clark Atlanta University. Class of 1999. B.S. in Chemistry in Chemistry |
| Graduate University |
Georgia Institute of Technology. Class of 2002. M.S. in Chemistry in Analytical Chemistry |
| Graduate University |
Jacksonville State University. Class of 2007. Ed.S. in Science Education in Science Education |
| Life After MITE2S |
Since that fateful summer, I have graduated from college. I worked briefly as an analytical chemist, but I fell in love with teaching in the inner city. I have been teaching high school chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses for the past seven years in the Atlanta Public Schools District. Currently, I am enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Science Education at the University of Georgia. I am intersted in investigating and elucidating the determing factors that affect the achievement of black and minority students in science.
I am truly blessed in that I am married and loving life. This is because I love my family and my occupation. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Laura Esther Huerta Migus |
| URL |
http://www.astc.org |
| Occupation |
Director, Equity & Diversity |
| Undergraduate University |
Texas A&M University. Class of 1999. BA in Spanish and Anthropology |
| Life After MITE2S |
I have had too many adventures since MITES. Most of the last 15 years has been dedicated to honing my skills as a nonprofit professional and diversity practitioner. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Jennifer Renee Jackson |
| Occupation |
Management consultant |
| Undergraduate University |
Yale University. Class of 1998. B.S. in Chemical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Carnegie Mellon University. Class of 2003. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
Went to Yale where I majored in Chemical Engineering. I then went directly to Carnegie Mellon to complete a doctorate in Chemical Engineering where my research involved modelling and optimization for process synthesis and production planning. In June 2003, I joined McKinsey & Company where most of my work has involved serving the retail sector. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. Jesus Jimenez |
| Occupation |
Full Time Student |
| Undergraduate University |
Carnegie Mellon University. Class of 1998. B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Walden University. Class of 2008. M.B.A. in Business Administration |
| Life After MITE2S |
Jesús Jiménez
1046 Osage Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
jjimen02@alumni.cmu.edu
Education
WALDEN UNIVERSITY Present
Masters of Business Administration in Global Business, GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
US NAVY OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL, Pensacola, FL 1999
Commissioned Officer, Ensign
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, PA 1998
B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, Dention, TX 1994
Academy of Math and Science, Associates Math and Physics
M.I.T COLLEGE PREPARATORY, Boston, MA 1993
PHILLIP’S ACADEMY COLLEGE PREPARATORY, Andover, MA 1991
Language Skill
Language Proficiency
• Proficient Romanian: DoD Romanian Language Aptitude Results: Listening comprehension (LC): 3/3; reading comprehension (RC): 2+/3
• Proficient Spanish: DoD Spanish Language Aptitude Results LC: 2+/3; RC: 3/3
• Strong overall language learning ability. Department of Defense Language Aptitude score: 99.
Experience
US NAVY, Reserves, Italy, UK, Romania, Black Sea Region 2005-2007
Lieutenant, Reserve Officer, Liaison, International Operations and Exercise Support
• Add value and global perspective expertise as US Navy Liaison and Team Leader during an unprecedented multinational Black Sea maritime partnership building event with Eastern Europe.
• Represented the US Navy at Romania’s Navy Day in the presence of host country dignitaries. Determined short-term and long-term training desires with Romanian Navy Staff Officers.
• Supported USS Sullivan’s (DDG) ship visit to Romania. Provided critical assistance in support of Navy Attache efforts as liaison and provided numerous hours of translation and coordination in the evacuation of two medical emergencies of USS Sullivan’s crewmembers.
• Coordinated a week of NATO training in northern Italy as lead liaison officer for the Ukrainian Navy.
• Provided two months of analysis and research support towards Navy business process transformation. My effort included the submission of a reworked draft of a Memorandum of Agreement between two flag level major commands which was essential to negotiating and the way forward for a downsized seven person staff.
• Qualified as assistant submarine controller and stood watch as assistant deputy watch officer in support of a two week submarine exercise at NATO headquarters, England.
SMS MILLCRAFT SERVICES, East Pittsburgh, PA |
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Mr. Gerald W. Lee, II |
| Occupation |
Refinery Designs Engineer |
| Undergraduate University |
University of Oklahoma. Class of 1999. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
Hello to all of my friends from the MITES class of 1993! I am currently working for Chevron Corporation in Richmond, CA, as a project engineer. I have lived out here on the west coast since graduating from the University of Oklahoma in Mechanical Engineering 1999. I don't have a wife or any kids (that I know of) as of yet. I reconnected with Dedric Carter at the 2007 National Society of Black Engineers Convention in Columbus, OH. I am very interested in reconnecting with anyone who wants to reconnect with me. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Chekesha Miata Lliddell |
| Occupation |
Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering |
| Undergraduate University |
Spelman College. Class of 1999. BS in Chemistry |
| Graduate University |
Georgia Institute of Technology. Class of 2003. PhD in Materials Science and Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
In November of 2003, I began my current position as an Assistant Professor in the Cornell University Department of Materials Science and Engineering. We are actively seeking minority applicants to our undergraduate and graduate programs. Please spread the word! |
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Ms. Michele Suzanne Lopez (Now Hynes) |
| Occupation |
Science teacher |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard College. Class of 1998. AB in Biochemical Sciences |
| Life After MITE2S |
After graduating Harvard, I did some analytical work at Merck on their rotovirus project, then at Medarex with monoclonal antibodies. After needing carpal tunnel surgery I left research and started to teach high school science in NJ. I LOVE it. I got married in 2006 and moved to Georgia where I continue to teach. My husband and I are currently in the process of buying our first home. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Jessica Stella Martinez |
| Occupation |
Student |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 1998. BA in Economics |
| Graduate University |
University of Southern California. Class of 2004. Masters in Business Administration |
| Life After MITE2S |
I am finishing my MBA at USC in May 2004, and I am still undecided about what I will be doing after graduation. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. Baldemar Mejia |
| Occupation |
Fixed Income Hedge Fund Analyst |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 1999. BS in Management Science |
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Mr. Khary Arthur Mendez |
| Occupation |
Software Engineer |
| Undergraduate University |
Carnegie Mellon University. Class of 1998. BS in Computer Science |
| Graduate University |
Johns Hopkins University. Class of 2001. MS in Computer Science |
| Life After MITE2S |
Finished up HS (surprise surprise) then went to Carnegie Mellon for 4 years where I majored in comp. science with a math minor. Upon graduation went to work for Lockheed Martin, where I am now. I'm finishing up my masters at Johns Hopkins part time. |
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Ms. Erika Perez |
| Occupation |
Vaccine Operations Manager |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 1998. BS in Chemical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
I graduated MIT and started working at Merck & Co. I am currently manager for one their Vaccine Manufacturing Areas. I am really excited about what I am doing. Or else I would not be here for so many years. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. Rodger Pichardo |
| Occupation |
Law Student |
| Undergraduate University |
Rice University. Class of 1999. B.A. in Spanish,Political Science |
| Graduate University |
University of Pennsylvania Law School. Class of 2007. JD |
| Life After MITE2S |
After graduating from Rice, I joined Teach For America and taught for 5 years in the South Bronx. I currently attend Penn Law School and I'm looking forward to working as an attorney in New York City. MITES really put me on the right track and I hope to hear from y'all soon.
Peace. |
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Ms. Jeralyn Michelle Reese |
| Occupation |
Usability Engineer |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 1998. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Stanford University. Class of 2000. M.S. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
I'm currently a User Experience Researcher at eBay. I research the interaction between people and technology in order to make websites and applications more usable. |
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Ms. Marie Jo Reyes-Foran |
| Occupation |
Pharmacist |
| Undergraduate University |
University of Florida. |
| Graduate University |
Mercer University. Class of 2000. Pharm.D. in Pharmacy |
| Life After MITE2S |
After graduating from pharmacy school, I completed a pediatric residency at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, AL and that is where I am currently working. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Miriam Segura (now Segura-Totten) |
| Occupation |
Professor |
| Undergraduate University |
Princeton University. Class of 1998. A.B. in Molecular Biology |
| Graduate University |
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Class of 2003. Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology |
| Life After MITE2S |
After I got my PhD, I returned to Puerto Rico to teach undergraduates and do research. I truly love what I do, thankfully. I've also been married for 4 1/2 years, but no kiddies yet! Shoot me an email!! love all of ya! UPDATE: moved from Puerto Rico to New Jersey. I am currently an Assistant Professor at The College of New Jersey. |
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Mr. Tierre Kysean Turner |
| Undergraduate University |
University of Florida. B.S. in Microbiology |
| Graduate University |
Georgia State University. MS in progress in Biophysical Chemistry |
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. James Roger Valles, Jr. |
| URL |
http://www.webpages.ttu.edu/jvalles |
| Undergraduate University |
Angelo State University. Class of 1998. BS in Mathematics |
| Graduate University |
University of New Mexico. Class of 2001. M.S. in Mathematics (concentration: Pure) |
| Graduate University |
Texas Tech University. Ph.D. (still working on it) in Mathematics |
| Life After MITE2S |
I've done my living wildly, run for public office, and now I am married, have 1 kid & another on the way, and working on my Ph.D. at TTU. I've enjoyed teachign college, and I'm looking at the Ph.D. to ensure I get a job where I can enjoy life & my family. |
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Mr. Eric Sean Williams |
| Occupation |
clinical fellow, cardiology |
| Undergraduate University |
Cornell University. BS in Applied Physics |
| Graduate University |
Harvard-MIT Division of HST. Class of 2004. M.D. in medicine |
| Life After MITE2S |
Had no idea this page even existed; this is great! So after MITES, I ended up back in Boston for med school, spending some time living in Costa Rica in between. I completed my residency at UC San Francisco and am now at Duke doing specialty training. Go Blue Devils! Would love to reconnect with other MITES alumni... |
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| Name |
Mr. James Bernell Williams, II |
| Occupation |
IT Code Jockey |
| Undergraduate University |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Class of 2000. BS in Brain and Cognitive Sciences (Neuroscience) |
| Life After MITE2S |
Spinning records, martial arts, and being a general nuisance. |
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