Julia Landauer

Champion Racecar Driver

Motivational Speaker

Entrepreneur & STEM Enthusiast

Julia Landauer Racing, LLC

“If you’re second-guessing doing something scary, ask yourself, “why not?” …if you can’t give yourself a good answer, besides that it makes you uncomfortable, you owe it to yourself to try.”

“Don’t wait for someone else to create opportunities for you. Make your own reality.”

Kayla Nicholas

President & Founder, The Lawyer Connection Club

SEO Finance, Corporate, Technology (FCT) Participant

SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)

“Time comes once. Make the most out of every moment!”

Rachel Wang

Founder & Executive Director

Girls For Business

Milka Duno

Race Car Driver

NASCAR

“It doesn’t matter if you are a woman or a man. The important thing is your ability, your intelligence and your determination – how strong you are.”

“Own you mind, focus your faith, set your pace, and run your race! You can do anything you set your mind to!”

Cheyanne Harris

Civil Engineer

Brown and Caldwell

“Your identity can be a tumultuous complexity that looks more simple than it is, embrace all of it, because together it will allow you to go farther then expected. Your creative desire to do something may seem challenging or unrealistic, remember the art of it all is bringing together what may not have been known or remembered before creatively.”

Naomi Nunis

Product Manager

Future Founder & CEO

SWE President

University of the Pacific

“Perfection is overrated – just show up.”

Su Wern Khor

Community & Communications

500 Global / Women in VSEA

Julia Ling

Actress

Film Producer

Veteran Powered Films

"Don’t ever let anyone tell you what your worth is. You set your own self-worth, and if people are not going to treat you right, you walk away and it’s their loss. You can be anything you want to be. Envision it. Believe in it. Go after it. And get back up every time you fall, because disappointments are just learning opportunities so that you can become a stronger better person."

“Instead of waiting for others to open the doors to opportunities for you, open the doors yourself. Also, make sure you hold them open for others to pass through the doors as well.”

Elizabeth Qiu

Computer Science

Student & Researcher

UMD

“The only thing to fear is fear itself, and the only time you fail is when you don’t try! Start now; there are fun lessons to be learned on your journey.”

Chynna Morgan

Founder & CEO

GIF Out Loud

“Never forget the power of your imagination when it comes to technology.”

Amber Schroader

Founder & CEO

Paraben Corporation

“Many people tell me that individuals can’t do much in the climate crisis and the main problems come from the corporations, but I take myself very seriously.

I believe if you don’t even think that your actions matter, then no one will.

To aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make an impact, never underestimate the power of individuals and always have strong conviction in yourself. One day you will look back and be amazed by how far you have gone!”

Iris Guo

Product Manager

Arteria AI / Google X / Microsoft

Founder & Owner

Neutrify

“Remember that you are special and unique, and you have your strengths and achievements. Focus on improving yourself instead of comparing yourself to others. You are your own boss. No one can define who you are.”

Vivian Tan

Public Speaker

Founder, Student SEAS

Founder, Vivian XYZ Tan

“The biggest determinant of your future success is not your past. It’s your work ethic, passion, and willingness to grow.”

Stephanie Su

Lead Director

Superposition

“Find your tribe. Surround yourself with people who support you and who will challenge you. Reach out if you need help. If you don’t ask, you won’t get. But you may. Go out and experiment, learn, and keep moving forward.”

Tina Amper

Community Advisor

Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation