My background is in software engineering, but the part of the work that stays with me most is not just the code. It is the people. Over time, I’ve found myself drawn to mentorship and community work, including time spent with Castle and Care Heritage Initiative and BlackBoysCode, because I have seen how much access can change the direction of a young person’s life.
One thing I have seen again and again is that many young people are curious about tech long before they feel ready to claim a place in it. The interest is already there. What is often missing is access to the right guidance, a first real project, a trusted mentor, or even the confidence to believe that they belong in the room. That gap is what really stayed with me.
ProjectGenova came from that same observation. At first glance, people may think this is just about workshops or programs, but it is bigger than that. We are trying to build a space where young people can grow, ask questions, get exposure, and start seeing themselves as builders, not just observers. That means creating opportunities that feel practical, supportive, and real.
What I want people to understand about ProjectGenova is that we are not trying to be loud for the sake of being loud. We are trying to be useful. We want to create pathways that young people can actually use, and we want to do it in a way that feels human, grounded, and intentional.
For me, this is personal. I want the work to feel relatable, because the journey behind it is relatable. We are building from the ground up, learning as we go, and trying to stay consistent even when the process is messy. But that is part of the story too. We keep going, keep learning, and keep showing up for the people we want to serve. We go run am.