MVHS
CLOSING THE GENDER GAP
IN TECHNOLOGY
ABOUT US
Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization which aims to support and increase the number of women in computer science. We seek to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
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Girls Who Code is the club for anyone who is interested in computer science as well as working towards gender parity and equality in CS. We welcome members of any experience level - you can join the Intro or Advanced group depending on your skill level. Throughout the year, all members will work together on a community service project using the skills learned at GWC.
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Meet the Team
Camille Viviani: President
Directors of the Beginner Level:
Kristin Cheung
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Mira Shah
Mira Shah is excited to be one of the intro level directors this year. She has participated in Girls Who Code for two years and is currently taking AP Computer Science. In addition to Girls Who Code, she is also a member of the robotics team, Science National Honor Society, and biology club. In her free time, Mira enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Directors of the Advanced Level
Melissa Cho
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Claire-Marie Pare
Community Liaisons:
Trisha Gongalore​
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Priya Jain
Priya Jain is a junior at Mountain View High School, and is grateful to be the Community Liaision for the Girls Who Code club. She has taken Intro to Computer Science, AP Computer Science, and is currently taking App & Game Design at school. Aside from Girls Who Code, she is heavily involved in Fragrance of Care, Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society. Priya aims to find field trips and hackathons for the Girls Who Code members to attend, as well as guest speakers for the members to listen and get inspired by.
School Liaison
Lydia Lam
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Advisor:
Ly Nguyen​
Computer Science Teacher at Mountain View High School
Mr. Nguyen has been instrumental in getting the Girls Who Code club started. He has successfully mentored students in a variety of programming competitions, including winning projects at the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair, Stanford ProCo, and various hackathons.
