Team
Dedicated, Creative, and Nimble
The Girls in Engineering team is part of Berkeley Engineering’s Inclusive Excellence Team. Learn more about the Inclusive Excellence team and other K-12 outreach offerings here.
Anne Mayoral | Program Director
Anne is a rocket scientist turned toy and exhibit designer, with a passion for hands-on STEAM education. She believes strongly in “learning through play” and encourages learners to get their hands dirty as a means for developing intuition, a deep understanding of the world, and comfort with making mistakes. Anne strives to promote diversity in engineering and increase access for underserved and underrepresented populations; cultivate curiosity and appreciation for the natural world; create safe, supportive and welcoming learning environments; and build capacity through learner-led, inquiry-based opportunities and empowered making. Anne earned a B.S. and M.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in industrial design from the Academy of Art University.
Maddie Guan | Program Assistant
I am currently a 4th year student studying mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at UC Berkeley. Prior to university, I went to a STEM Academy High School, which granted me the opportunity to gradually dip my toes into creative problem solving, manufacturing machine learning and CAD design. With my love for German cars, tangled with my interests in engineering, it inevitably sparked my interests in automotive design. Here at GiE, I hope to also inspire young friends to find their passions in STEM and it’s such an honor to be on this team.
Renee Ng | Program Assistant
I am a second year student studying Chemistry with a triple minor in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, and Mathematics at Seattle University. I first attended GiE as a camper back in 2017 and have since returned as both a CiT and PA! I love working hands-on with community youth and I’m passionate about increasing youth equity in STEM, especially in the unique space of GiE. Previously in high school, I ran a local science nonprofit dedicated to raising accessibility for underrepresented groups in STEM and was deeply involved with community initiatives serving Bay Area youth. In my free time, I enjoy going to live music events, being outdoors with my friends, and film photography. I’m so excited to be back to inspire young campers to find their passion for STEM!
Leila Dubon | Program Assistant
I am a second-year student at UCLA studying Human Biology and Society. I am passionate about investigating the intersection of the scientific and social spheres. Before UCLA, I attended Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, CA. I enjoy working with and empowering youth and have done so as a gymnastics coach, a mentor for a women’s youth organization, and an assistant teacher for Scientific Adventures for Girls. I am eager to strengthen my engineering skills alongside everyone and help foster a collaborative and supportive environment! In my free time, I enjoy thrifting second-hand clothing and exploring the outdoors.
Elena Tran | Program Assistant
I am an incoming freshman at UC San Diego and will be studying pharmacological chemistry and economics. Someday, I hope to build a career around providing underserved youth with the tools and mentors they need to get excited about STEM, as I believe everyone should have ample opportunities to explore STEM-related topics. In my free time, I enjoy playing the harp, cooking, watching documentaries, and doing art. I was a CIT for Girls in Engineering last year and am so excited to return this year as a Program Assistant. I can’t wait to get to know all of our campers this year, and I’m especially grateful to be able to give back to a program that’s given me so much!
“GiE provides such a unique and welcoming environment for all the campers and CITs. I had such an enjoyable time attending camp this week and was so amazed by all the hard work and creativity the campers put into their projects!”
Druthu, 2021 HS CIT