About Us

Building bridges between technology and community

Our Story

Technology is moving forward at incredible speed. Meanwhile, underserved communities like small businesses were falling behind, and that imbalance was affecting everyone.

Our Story

The Problem We Saw

Technology advances at incredible speed, but mostly for large corporations. Small businesses and nonprofits were falling behind, creating an uneven opportunity gap across our communities.

Our Approach

We train students and residents to support local businesses and nonprofits with technology, creative thinking, and practical solutions.

The Result

Local talents gain skills and experience, small businesses grow stronger, and communities become more connected and resilient.

BOARD MEMBERS

Dailin Hu

Board Chair

Dailin Hu

Dailin is a Senior Applied Scientist working at the intersection of machine learning and real-world impact. She founded CIF to make sure the communities most often left behind by new technology are the first to benefit from it.

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Nada Lahjouji

Secretary

Nada Lahjouji

Nada keeps CIF's programs organized and accountable, coordinating between volunteers, partners, and the communities we serve. She is passionate about widening access to education and opportunity.

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Wesley Wu

Treasurer

Wesley Wu

Wesley oversees CIF's finances and stewardship, making sure every dollar advances our mission. He believes strong nonprofits are built on transparency and disciplined operations.

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Mike Boccieri

Board Member

Mike Boccieri

Mike brings experience mentoring builders and small business owners, helping translate emerging AI tools into practical results. He champions hands-on learning that meets people where they are.

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Calvin Kuo

Board Member

Calvin Kuo

Calvin focuses on connecting the technology sector with the neighborhoods it too often overlooks. He works to build lasting partnerships that turn innovation into shared community benefit.

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