Student Ambassadors
Be a champion for other girls
Student Ambassadors are “standout” Technovation alumnae who inspire and support girls in their community through the Technovation program.
This exclusive group of 13-20-year-olds encourages peers to pursue STEM by promoting Technovation, recruiting participants, and offering mentorship.
As former participants themselves, they bring a unique perspective and deep connection to the journey, making them influential role models for the next generation of girls in STEM.
In addition to supporting their peers, Student Ambassadors gain valuable skills that set them up for future success. They develop leadership, time management, and communication abilities through exclusive opportunities like expert-led webinars, global networking events, and specialized training. Their work has a far-reaching impact—on themselves, their local communities, and the broader world.
The Technovation Student Ambassador program is selective—there is an application process, and alumnae who are selected to participate must commit to volunteering between 1-2 hours a week between October and May.
Meet last season's Student Ambassadors
For the 2023-2024 Technovation Girls season, we welcomed 113 girls into the Student Ambassador program. The stories below are just a small selection of the incredible young women volunteering their time to support girls in their communities.
Nithya P.
United States
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About me: I enjoy baking and hanging out with friends! Helping girls code is something that gets me really excited.
My Student Ambassador experience: As a Student Ambassador for 3 years, I have run 5 teams. In my first year as a Student Ambassador, the team of girls I guided qualified for the semifinals out of 61 countries and 2000+ apps! I’m so proud of my girls for persevering and working extremely hard to make change in the STEM field and in their community.
Rhea K.
United States
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About me: I have been in Technovation for almost three years and counting since being a semifinalist in 2022 as I am extremely passionate about the intersection of tech and business and community-based organizing. Outside of Technovation, I love spending time with family & friends, engaging in a variety of Performing Arts, working out, and exposing myself to new cultures and foods!
My Student Ambassador experience: As a Student Ambassador, I helped a group of girls from my school spearhead a mobile app that they are now using to create an official nonprofit. Throughout my student ambassador journey, I was able to refine my communication, organization, time management, leadership, and coding skills. I am proud of inspiring an ample number of girls in my school to pursue a STEM career.
Neha S.
United States
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About me: I’m very passionate about computer science, especially AI and its applications in healthcare! For fun, I enjoy swimming, reading, and watching TV.
My Student Ambassador experience: As a Technovation Student Ambassador, I developed teaching materials as well as recruited and guided teams, supporting over 30 girls in their Technovation journey. Through this role, I developed strong public speaking and leadership skills, and I'm particularly proud of helping girls gain a deeper understanding of AI technologies!
Anika J.
United States
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About me: I'm Anika Jha, a 14-year-old learning enthusiast and female philomath who aspires to change the world for the better. I'm a 2-time Technovation Girls award winner, Diana Award recipient, Ted ED speaker, and author, and I absolutely love art, reading & writing, swimming, and anything STEM (astro/nuclear/quantum physics, robotics & engineering, geometry)!
My Student Ambassador experience: As a student ambassador, I had the honor of recruiting and guiding girls through their Technovation journeys by mentoring them in basic computer programming & design, giving advice on pitches/ideas, and holding brainstorming sessions! From my experience as a student ambassador, I acquired some incredibly valuable skills like leadership, outreach, mentoring, and digital design. I am proud of receiving a grant from Rotary Club to contribute to Technovation Girls' goal of helping girls fuel and grow their passions for STEM.
Prayanshi G
India
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About me: am a 12th grader working on social causes such as Climate action, SDGs, waste, health, Plastic Pollution and disasters through writing and app development (published 4 apps on Google Play Store).
I love coding, listening to music, volunteering for social causes, reading books and writing short stories and have a keen passion for STEM activities and learning. Solving problems through technology is my primary aim.
My Student Ambassador experience: As a Student Ambassador, I immensely improved my leadership and communication skills. This experience and motivation led me to create a Friday coding club at HRDEF, a social enterprise. I went to different schools along with my chapter, club ambassadors and mentors and interacted with people there. I mentored two teams since last summer and this year I was so proud and happy to get their apps published on Google Play Store.
Rishita S.
United States
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About me: I enjoy reading books, discovering new destinations through travel, and exploring various STEM subjects like robotics and AI that challenge and inspire me.
My Student Ambassador experience: As a Student Ambassador, I have mentored a group of girls in my local community through the Technovation Girls Challenge, conducting weekly workshops to guide them through the app-making process. This experience has greatly helped me improve my leadership and communication skills. I am immensely proud of my students' hard work and enthusiasm, leading to the successful completion of their apps, and the valuable skills they learned along the way.
Meenakshi N.
United States
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About me: Meenakshi is passionate about conducting research and working on projects involving engineering, computer science and AI. She aspires to be a tech entrepreneur, connecting AI and communities. In her leisure time, Meenakshi finds happiness in nature photography and practicing the Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam.
My Student Ambassador experience: In the last 3.5 years as a Student Ambassador, I coached and inspired over 300 girls through ideation and coding workshops, mentored and coached new student ambassadors. Conducted information sessions and led 10+ STEM workshops. Launched app development and AI courses through Udemy platform, contributed to Technovation curriculum.
My favorite moment this season is the volunteering done at a local community school over multiple weeks, in collaboration with Hispanic foundation of Silicon Valley.One of the most gratifying aspects was celebrating the students' milestones with them, whether it was successfully implementing a new feature, resolving a tricky bug, or presenting their project confidently. Many students started with self-doubt and uncertainty about their capabilities. Through my continuous encouragement, I saw them gain confidence in their skills and ideas. This allowed me to witness firsthand the incredible potential of young minds and the difference that dedicated mentorship can make in their lives.
Sneha M.
United States
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About me: App development is a huge passion of mine, and I love to share that passion by teaching others what I know!
My Student Ambassador experience: As a Student Ambassador, I launched a program in my local library to get kids started with app development and to encourage them to participate in Technovation. I also served as the software lead for my school’s Technovation club, where I coached three teams in creating and submitting their apps. Through my work I learned the importance of teamwork and mentorship in completing a task as daunting as coding and marketing an app!
Anupama N.
United States
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About me: Anu is a second-year student studying Biology on the medical track in the United States. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sisters of Computer Science, a non-profit dedicated to providing free courses in introductory computer science to girls from marginalized socioeconomic and minority backgrounds, and a Girl Scout Gold Awardee, Anu strives to uplift girls and women from all walks of life as she believes that when we work to create a society that is composed of all, we create a community that serves all.
My Student Ambassador experience: As a Student Ambassador, I have had the pleasure to getting to know my fellow ambassadors from all across the world! It has been such a rewarding experience to meet and learn from students who carry such diverse world views, that help enrich my understanding of Technovation Girls, and what it means to be a transformational leader, someone who truly makes change in their community. This season, I am proud to have aided students in achieving their submission goals, and serving as a mentor to help them with their coding, user interface design, and project idea proposals.
Rumeza F.
Canada
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About me: By day I'm immersing myself in self-care routines and exploring the foundations of philosophies; by night I'm coding solutions to the world's biggest problems. The most significant philosophy to me is that "you get things you don't have, by doing things you aren't doing" - so go build that app 😉
My Student Ambassador experience: What I love most about being a student ambassador is becoming apart of, and increasing the advocacy of Technovation's mission. I was a participant for 2 years and becoming an ambassador showed me the flip-side of the impact every participant creates with their submission to not only Technovation's mission, but the fabrics of our world. Moreover, I wouldn't trade the amazing community of my fellow ambassadors for anything.
Julianna D.
United States
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About me: I like exploring different programming languages to see their applications and potential to create something new. I enjoy experimenting with code to see what can be done.
My Student Ambassador experience: As a Student Ambassador, I encouraged girls in my school to join Technovation and informed them about the experience they can gain, as well as the impact it can have on their community. I am proud of guiding my school's team through the season and the experience we gained by working together to solve a problem with code.
Precious O.
Nigeria
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About me: As a passionate Red Crosser, I thrive on making an impact in my community. I love getting lost in a great book, capturing my thoughts through journaling, and finding joy in every beat of different genres of music.
My Student Ambassador experience: I went to 20 different schools in my state in conjunction with my Chapter Ambassador with the aim of establishing of Technovation Club and recruiting girls. During this time I learnt pitching, networking and communication skills.
Fortune S.
Nigeria
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About me: I love to sing, draw, and write little poetry. In my spare time, I like to develop and animate 3D objects. In addition to reading and learning interesting facts about various topics to pique my curiosity, I really enjoy creating dancing videos with my friends. I volunteer at an NGO to help young people in my neighborhood have access to STEM education because I am passionate about providing good service to others.
My Student Ambassador experience: I was able to connect with teams outside of my area this past season as a student ambassador, and I handled every team really well. Even though I was preoccupied with schoolwork, I was able to assist the girls in gaining all the skills that the Technovation curriculum offered, and I'm happy of the significant impact I had on the girls and even their mentors. Being a mentor for most teams also taught me how to multitask better, and I also learned to be patient with people who were unfamiliar with the competition.
Cholpon B.
Kyrgyzstan
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About me: I'm passionate about creating opportunities for girls in STEAM fields and mentoring the next generation of leaders. In my free time, I love drawing, learning new things, and walking in the fresh air.
My Student Ambassador experience: As a Student Ambassador for the Technovation Girls Challenge in 2023-2024, I conducted workshops and presentations to attract new participants, taught online programming using Thunkable, and provided ongoing mentorship to teams. Through this experience, I honed my leadership, communication, and mentorship skills, learning to effectively inspire and guide aspiring young programmers. I'm especially proud of fostering a supportive environment where girls felt encouraged to explore their ideas and develop innovative projects for the competition.
What Student Ambassadors Do
Student Ambassadors do a number of things to support Technovation Girls, including:
Recruit students to participate in Technovation Girls by hosting local recruitment events, and/or explaining the experience of being in the program
Speak at local or virtual Technovation related events, to promote awareness of the program and its benefits to students
Provide guidance and support to students throughout the season, including during the registration process
Support their local Chapter Ambassador, as needed
Meet regularly with local students to learn the curriculum, work on projects, and ask questions
- Helping students understand the lessons in the curriculum, and how the program works
- Motivating students to continue learning the curriculum and to complete their submission by the deadline
Learn leadership, time management, and other key skills for a successful future through exclusive opportunities from Technovation
Time Commitment
The average time commitment for a Student Ambassador is approximately 1 to 2 hours per week, from October through May.
Some weeks, Student Ambassadors may have no SA-related responsibilities, while in other weeks, they may spend 5 hours on SA-related tasks, such as hosting a recruitment event.
Benefits of being a Student Ambassador:
Build valuable leadership and mentoring skills that will set you apart
A few selected Student Ambassadors will have the chance to receive an all-expenses paid trip to join us at our Annual Celebration–World Summit!
Get exclusive access to the Student Ambassador Discord channel to connect, collaborate, and form friendships with ambassadors from around the world
Opportunities to speak at events and share your Technovation story
Get dedicated support from Technovation Headquarters to help you succeed
Receive guidance and mentorship from local volunteers called Chapter or Club Ambassadors (if applicable)
Access to exclusive professional development opportunities like networking with industry leaders, exclusive workshops, and even stipend-based, specialized volunteer opportunities within the program
Be featured on the Technovation website as a Student Ambassador [given proper media consent is provided]
Make a real impact in your local community while furthering Technovation’s mission to inspire and empower girls globally to unlock their full potential and create change
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Earn an official Technovation Student Ambassador certificate to boost your resume and stand out to colleges or employers
How Student Ambassadors Grow their Skills
The Student Ambassador program is a fun, challenging program, and it benefits Student Ambassadors in many ways. Through the program, Student Ambassadors:
- Gain leadership and mentoring experience
- Develop their influencing, strategizing, and project management skills
- Network, learn and exchange ideas virtually with over 100 Student Ambassadors from around the world
- Receive exclusive online support, professional skill development, and unique opportunities from our Technovation staff
The Application Process
Interested alumnae must apply to be a Student Ambassador. Applications usually open in June or July, and close in August. Notifications go out in October, prior to the official launch of the upcoming season.
Who is eligible to apply?
- Students who have participated and completed a project in at least ONE season of Technovation Girls
- Students who are between the ages to 13 and 20
- Students from any country/region
*Please note, if you did not complete your submission at least once while participating in Technovation girls, you may not apply to be a Student Ambassador.
Questions?
Please see our FAQ articles, and then email us at [email protected] with “Question about Student Ambassador Program” in the Subject Line.
How do I apply?
Applications for the 24/25 season are closed. You can sign up for the alumnae newsletter to hear when applications open for the 25/26 season.
If you are still interested in championing Technovation Girls in your community, and are over the age of 18, consider becoming a Mentor or leading a local Technovation Girls Club.