Jacque, a Computer Science major at UC Berkeley and a summer 2017 intern at CircleCI, shares her journey into tech from Compton, California, where coding was initially unfamiliar to her. Initially pursuing Chemical Engineering, she shifted to Computer Science to combine her passion for STEM and social good, inspired by organizations like Code the Change and Code2040. As a Code2040 Fellow, she chose CircleCI for its mission of building impactful software and its supportive, collaborative culture. Her internship at CircleCI, under the guidance of mentors like Hannah Henderson and Justin Cowperthwaite, offered her opportunities to explore both frontend and backend development, fostering an environment of learning and inclusivity. Jacque highlights the importance of CircleCI's culture, where every engineer's voice matters, and expresses gratitude for the encouragement and growth she experienced during her internship.