Summit Fellowship

Alyshia Bustos is Ph.D. student in the Computer Science Department at the University of New Mexico. She is an interaction design researcher whose work focuses on HCI, ubiquitous computing, and technology education. She is also is the lead graduate student on the Interactive Mural project and is working on new technology to teach and engage diverse youth in computer science.

Simon is an Asante, a proud son of Africa with a brilliant mind and an adventurous spirit. As a Computer Engineer, he thrives on the challenge of enhancing the world around him. He is passionate about life, and seizes every opportunity to create a positive impact on people and the planet while also driving entrepreneurial success. With over a decade of experience, Simon is recognized for his adeptness in business development and his invaluable contributions to Africa’s technology and startup landscape. He has played diverse roles within this industry, serving as a catalyst for ecosystem growth.
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Information Communication Systems at the esteemed Technical University of Chemnitz, Simon’s academic pursuits complement his real-world endeavors. Alongside his studies, he works at Ibes AG, a leading IT firm in Germany. Simon’s work at Ibes revolves around designing and implementing cutting-edge E-Governance solutions tailored to the unique needs of African nations.
Having weathered life’s storms and savored its fleeting joys, Simon finds solace in music and holds a deep appreciation for its power. In essence, he embodies stoicism and embraces the journey fate has laid before him.

Giulia Tomasello is an interaction designer and educator committed to female intimate care and its innovation. Founder of ALMA Futura,  a research and consulting studio where design, science and anthropology combine to co-create tools for a cultural and radical change in womxn’s bodies. In 2018 with the project Future Flora, she won the STARTS Prize, a European award assigned to projects representing “innovative alliances between technology and artistic practices”. Her multidisciplinary work has also received other awards at European and international levels such as the World Omosiroi Japanese Award in 2020.
Giulia offers a new deeper understanding in female’s wellbeing and prevention, developing innovative tools at the intersection of medical and social sciences. She is co-founder of the Bruixes-Lab collective [nomadic lab of bio-hacking, sx-tech and witchcraft rituals], Hogar [cultural association focused on gender health and performance] and Tides project [sexual wellness brand for women in mid-life]. Coded Bodies is her teaching platform designed to learn the basics of wearable technology, materials innovation and the exploration of biological textiles. Since 2017, she has been teaching in several Italian and European universities such as Politecnico di Milano, Royal College of Arts in London and Head in Geneva. She currently lectures at the Domus Academy in Milan, the Academy of Fine Arts in Perugia and the Kunstuniversität in Linz.

Hi y’all! I am an environmental scientist living in Texas who works on projects to improve the health and wellbeing of undeserved communities. At The University or Texas at Austin, I research water and air quality and do outreach to bring our latest scientific advances to underprivileged schools via hands on activities. With the UT-Austin Whole Communities Whole Health project, our team created the open hardware Air Quality Beacon, which is being deployed in the field, gathering air quality data in homes. I am member of the GOSH community, for which I am extremely grateful as they introduced me to open hardware. I am very excited to be a member of this community too. I come to you from the University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA but Spain is my native.