RICH1 Hidden Genius Alum Usean Redic is a quick learner. When he found himself falling behind on coding projects a few weeks into the Intensive Immersion Program, he knew he...
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From jailbreaking devices to cruising skateboards, Paris Irving (OAK3 Hidden Genius Alum) is a carefree and self-taught technological spirit who aspires to be his own boss. In the beginning, Paris...
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Adapting to change and overcoming challenges is nothing new to Charles McClain, OAK5 Hidden Genius Alum. Charles experienced early in the program that things don’t always go as planned as...
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Ndene Diallo, OAK5 Hidden Genius Alum, had a bounce-back year thanks to the unyielding support and tough love of The Hidden Genius Project. Due to his determination and grit, Ndene...
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Just the thought of giving up two summers had Brandon ‘Pierre’ Bazile (RICH2 Hidden Genius) shook when he first started our 15-month Intensive Immersion Program. However, it didn’t take long...
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Devin Brice, RICH2 Hidden Genius Alum knew what his career path would be as soon as he was able to hold a pencil. “It has always been my passion to...
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Prior to joining The Hidden Genius Project, Elijah Hynson (OAK5 Hidden Genius Alum) had a passion for video games and technology, but as he entered high school, he struggled with...
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Ronald Bolden III (RICH1 Hidden Genius Alum) joined our Intensive Immersion Program in 2017 as a member of our inaugural Richmond, CA cohort. Growing up, Ronald always dreamed of working...
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For Nathan Ford II (OAK4 Hidden Genius Alum), commuting back and forth from San Francisco to East Oakland wasn't exactly how he pictured spending the summer before his sophomore year...
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Before joining The Hidden Genius Project, Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Dudley, OAK5 Hidden Genius Alum and Youth Educator said he never thought about the importance of connecting and supporting the community. After...
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