"It’s not often you see a Deaf BIPOC woman in IT – but if we can do it here, we can change that."

From Mexico City to Gallaudet, Mariana Arroyo Chavez found what she had always searched for — full access and a place to pursue her passion for technology. Her story proves that representation drives innovation.

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Video Description: Mariana Arroyo Chavez wears a dark colored shirt that is unbuttoned and a white shirt underneath. Mariana wears their hair up in a high bun with a white headband. A backpack hangs from Mariana's shoulders. Mariana is walking through Student Academic Center while signing. Lower thirds display name and major (Mariana Arroyo Chavez Major: Information Technology) B-roll footage of campus life and students is folded in throughout the reel. Video ends with Gallaudet University logo and a red button with the words go.live/apply

Transcript: I’m from Mexico City. Growing up, I always wanted to have support and full language access in anything to do with technology. My life changed when I went to Gallaudet. I found a great opportunity to major in IT. It’s not often you see a Deaf BIPOC woman majoring in IT. If we can do it here - we can change that! My internship is in the Technology Access Program. This academic program - STAMP can provide full access as well as the experience I need. You can also find your passions and act on your learned experiences - cool right? As an international student, I can change and impact the world.