Name: Maya Cooper

Scool/Univiersity:Georgia Institute of Technology

Major: Computer Science

Graduation Date: Spring 2025

Reboot-funded program : AI4ALL, CodePath, ColorStack, Last Mile Education Fund, Rewriting the Code

Advice :"From failure, you learn. From success? Not so much." That line from Meet the Robinsons has stuck with me for years. It’s easy to get caught up in chasing perfection, thinking that every mistake is a step backward. But the truth is, failure isn’t the enemy. It’s the best teacher. Every misstep, every rejection, every unexpected detour is shaping you into the person you’re meant to become. For a long time, I tied my self-worth to achievements, constantly trying to prove I deserved to be in the room. But the more I push forward, the more I realize that success isn’t about always getting it right. It’s about being willing to get it wrong and learn from it. So to the Reboot Scholars Class of 2026, don’t be afraid to fail. Take risks, ask questions, and embrace the learning process, and most importantly, keep moving forward!