Building products with people at the center.

“Jovanay is highly intelligent and has a passion for learning. She was the subject matter expert for hiring within the Curriculum department and expertly trained junior team members on its operations, showing excellent leadership. Jovanay is incredibly clear and concise in crucial conversations, always willing to go above and beyond the scope of a project, and incredibly well-researched.”

“Jovanay brings a fresh perspective to the technology advisory committee and deep passion for the success of student jobs. She has been professional and shared time and knowledge, and a great thought partner on thinking deeply about how to solve critical student success problems at a district-wide level for CPS. We’re lucky to have her expertise! Her perspective on how companies have been updating their hiring processes for AI has also been invaluable.”

“As Jovanay navigated her time as a student at UChicago and in the Computer Science graduate program, what stood out most was her drive and relentlessness. Her ambitions of developing a strong technical background while building The Dev Difference was incredible to witness. She saw through balancing coursework with the discipline of shipping a real product. Even after graduating, she has continued to engage with our students with job opportunities, and the practice tools she has built has given them the extra confidence they need to succeed and stand out in competitive fields.”

“Having a mentor during my first year of college helped me navigate the challenges that came with adjusting to a new environment and figuring things out along the way. Having someone I could turn to for guidance and support made me feel like I wasn’t alone throughout my college journey. Receiving scholarship money also took a huge weight off my shoulders by allowing me to focus more on school without constantly worrying about the financial burden of college.”