Fellow:Jahannie Torres
Jahannie is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineeringwith a focus on Software, a minor in Business Developmentand a certification in Virtual Educationat the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus.
Before founding and becoming the CEO of edvo, Jahannie was selected by Stanford Universityto become an University Innovation Fellow. This program, along with the UPRM E-ship Network gave Jahannie the tools and motivation to co-found the first makerspaceat UPRM, the Tech Blast Conferenceand the Solidarity Scholarshipfor disadvantaged communities.
After developing high impact projects at her campus, and working in several internships and researches, she realised that her passion lies in combining technology, entrepreneurship and education to create a better society.
Currently she is the director of Achieve, which is the division of Idea Platformthat promotes entrepreneurship among the student community at her campus, helping other students to develop or scale their businesses. She uses her experience and knowledge to guide them.
Her most recent venture is founding edvo, a startup that makes designing learning experiences easier. By developing technology with a scientific pedagogical base, edvo enables educators to work efficiently, effectively and to feel more confident.
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