Meet the Team
Our executive team at Magnolia Hacks works to design and expand access to our initiatives, hackathons, and projects. Scroll down to learn more!
Co-Founder
Siyona Dhingra
Hi I'm Siyona, a junior at Henry M. Gunn High School! I love programming and hope to major in CS! I started Magnolia HackHERS with Cathy from our school because we both saw the lack of girls in our STEM classes. Witnessing the gender gap and taking steps to impact it, taught me that any challenge can be overcome! When I'm not at my computer I love to read, bake, and play with my dog, Oscar.
Co-Executive Director of Marketing
Bella Brown
Bella Brown is a junior at Walter Payton College Prep. Bella is excited to give back to her community through Magnolia HackHers, and she was thrilled to instruct students this summer as a part of Magnolia HackHer's workshop program. Outside of her role, Bella serves as the Director of Communications for the Junior Economic Club of Chicago. In addition, Bella loves tutoring elementary students in math and furthering her own knowledge through personal finance courses. Finally, Bella is a competitive dancer, and in her free time, she loves binging a good TV show and spending time with her friends and family.
Executive Director
Ziana Merchant
Ziana Merchant is a junior at Los Altos High School with a passion for computer science. Passionate driven by the limitless possibilities of technology. Ziana is dedicated to exploring and expanding her skills in the world of coding. As an active member of MagnoliaHackHERS, Ziana contributes to fostering diversity within the field of computer science. Her goal is not only to develop technical skills but also to inspire others to explore the exciting potential within the world of technology.