UX Bootcamp — 2022 Fall Cohort

Here are the students of the 12-week QTBIPOC Design UX Bootcamp, 2022 Fall Cohort.



Anthony Lu

he/him

I am a queer Vietnamese American born and raised in the Bay Area! I am pursuing a career in design because my interests and passions would align much more closely than my current occupation.

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Apollo Karapapas

he/him

I currently work as a Baker, and study Classic Civilizations and Philosophy at the University of Toronto. In my free time I enjoy writing and painting- I've realized how enjoyable being able to express my creativity is.

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Celia Bruner

she/her/hers

I am currently learning full-stack software development and working on freelance projects. I have a Master's degree in Business Management/Project Management/Marketing. I hope to add UX design to my toolbelt. My goal is to transfer into tech by the beginning of 2023. I am passionate about yoga, books, traveling, and naps.

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Frances Nadine

she/her

A passionate, quirky, jack of all trades type.
Artist, Designer, & Writer.
SF (Bay Area) Native via my immigrant Filipino parents.
Queer, partnered mother of 2 teens.
Pisces Sun, Libra Moon, Sag Rising.
Try-er of new things because I love learning.
Waiting for my epic fails to turn into epic wins.
Believer in magical realism

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Grace Cho

they/them

hi y'all! my name is grace (they/them) and i'm based in san francisco. i've always been interested in design (especially visual design) but this is the first time i'm 100% committed to learning it. i've taken some online courses in both UX and UI and i'm currently working on creating case studies and my portfolio. my ultimate goal is to be a freelance designer but my immediate goal is to land a full-time role as a designer. aside from design, i just love making things and using my hands! i enjoy printmaking, ceramics, sewing, making music, skateboarding, and cooking.

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Juliana Shizue Yoshida

she/her

I'm a recent graduated architect, trying to find myself on which way to go now. I always had an interest in graphic design and i started thinking as a possible career i could follow after starting taking freelance design jobs with two friends.
My curiosity over the technology field grew over the years, and i think UX/UI design is a perfect match for my studie's interest. I also wish to go abroad on the future and hope to get an opportunity with this career

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Paola Qusipe

she/her

Hi Paola and my pronouns she/her, also a lover of Peruvian gastronomy. I studied UX/UI design, so I have 3 years of working for different companies in technology and also the fashion industry.

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Rachelle Simpson

They/them

Hi everyone! I’m Shelly, they/them, I’m a Tribal member of the Pueblo of Acoma with affiliation to the Pueblo of Jemez in New Mexico. I identify as an Indigiqueer Two-Spirit, I enjoy learning and really look forward to building digital relations. I am inspired by documentaries, magical realism & storytelling. I am currently working on a multi-media painting series of Two-Spirit Reflections from my healing during this pandemic. I appreciate this opportunity and am very grateful to be a part, thank you.

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Ruben Gonzalez Diaz

Him/His

My name is Ruben Gonzalez Diaz, and I am the Administrative Assistant and Regional Data Support for a non-profit organization in the Bronx. I graduated from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration. While in school, I got certified as a legal translator and interpreter. I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Currently, I am learning how to play the flute and how to do bouldering and rock climbing.

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Serena Rivera

They/them

Currently employed in academia but looking to transition into UX Research. I currently study/teach/research the literatures and cinema of the Portuguese-speaking world (Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Cabo Verde) with an emphasis on the intersections of food/eating, masculinities, and nation-building. Outside of work, I'm a member of several sports teams, with soccer being my main passion. I love getting together with friends, making friends out of strangers, and helping others fall in love with this eclectic city I currently call home, Pittsburgh.

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Stanton Plummer Cambridge

he/him

Hi there, I'm Stanton- I'm an actor who works part time in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity trainings, and I'm looking to gain more experience doing UX research and Design. When I'm not acting or working, I like to exercise, read, catch up with friends and travel. I'm passionate about people and behavior, and hope that I can integrate that passion into whatever career path I choose.

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Yesenia Garcia

She/her/they

Hello! Current community health worker here looking to break into the world of medical technology!

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