2021 FAIT Fellows
Kodjo Adjoyi
Kodjo “Happy” Adjoyi, born in Togo West Africa is a first-generation American who served in the U.S. Air Force as a Logistics Officer and a computer information systems specialist. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity at American Military University, and he speaks eight languages.
Ariana Alvarez
Ariana Alvarez is an Ecuadorian-American majoring in Computer Science with a minor in International Relations and Chinese language at New York University Shanghai. Born in Ecuador and raised in New York, Ariana is a native Spanish speaker, is proficient in Italian, and is studying French and Mandarin. She is the recipient of New York University’s Marc and Ruti Bell Public Service Award.
Matias Ayala
Born in El Salvador, Matias Ayala is a first-generation American who served in the United States Marine Corps Infantry and was honorably discharged in 2019. He holds a bachelor’s degree in emergency medicine and a second bachelor’s degree information technology and systems. As a FAIT Fellow, Matias is pursuing a master’s degree in cybersecurity at Fordham University.
Armman Baghoomian
Armman Baghoomian, born and raised in Glendale, California, is a second-generation Armenian-American. He will earn his bachelor’s degree in information technology from Cal State Northridge in May of 2021 and will pursue a graduate degree in IT management from Cal State Fullerton in the fall.
Juan Debesa
Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, FL, Juan Debesa is a recent graduate from Florida International University where he completed his undergraduate studies in History and International Relations. He is pursuing a Master of Science in Information & Communications Technology at the University of Denver, specializing in Information Systems and Cybersecurity.
Mahesh Gowda
Mahesh Gowda, born in Illinois and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a second-generation Asian American with parents who immigrated from India. He earned an associate degree from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information technology and an MBA at the University of Cincinnati.
Enoch Masih
Enoch Masih, a first-generation college student, immigrated to the United States from India when he was ten years old. Raised in the suburbs of New England, he earned his associate degree in computer science information technology from Northern Essex Community College in 2020. Enoch is now pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is fluent in Hindi and enjoys traveling.
Micah McCally
Micah McCally, a Japanese American born and raised in Washington state, earned her B.S. in Computer Science from Western Washington University in 2017. She will pursue an M.S. in Information Systems Technology at George Washington University. Micah speaks English and Japanese, and her interests include cybersecurity, skiing, and horseback riding.
Adriana Oelberg
Born in Germany and raised in central Pennsylvania, Adriana Oelberg is attending Susquehanna University. She will complete a double major in Computer Science and International Business with a minor in German Studies. An executive board member of her university’s chapter of ENACTUS and a recipient of the Susquehanna University Service Leaders Scholarship, Adriana is active both on campus and in her community.
Taylor Rainey
Taylor Rainey is a California native with a bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish from Howard University. She worked in the private sector as a Threat and Violence Risk Management Analyst. She is pursuing a master’s degree in cybersecurity at University of California Berkeley.
Spencer Sexton
Spencer Sexton is pursuing a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Computer Game Design (which are also his biggest hobbies) at Dakota State University. He is fluent in French and English, and he is interested in learning about other cultures.
Armanie Zamy
Armanie Zamy is a second-generation Haitian American woman who grew up in a culturally diverse community in Chicago, Illinois. Interested in international cybersecurity and cyber warfare, she is pursuing her undergraduate degree in Cyber Security at Maryville University in St. Louis. Amy is fluent in English, Korean, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.