Name: Brenda Leyva

Scool/Univiersity:University of Illinois Chicago

Major: Computer Science

Graduation Date: Spring 2025

Reboot-funded program : Break Through Tech, ColorStack, Last Mile Education Fund, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, Rewriting the Code, SHPE

Advice :Advice that I would give to the Reboot Scholars Class of 2026 would be to make the most of this opportunity. Use the resources and connections available through the program! Don’t also hesitate to reach out and build your network, the relationships you form now can open doors for you in the future. Also, take the time to explore your interests and look for opportunities that match your goals. I, at first, was in the Software Engineering concentration, but later realized that I wanted to pursue cybersecurity. With changing concentrations, this got me more confident into the field I want to be with. This also has got me to an internship related to cybersecurity which I will be doing later as a full timer!