STARS Alliance Executive Board


Maggie Martin-McKinnie Headshot

Maggie Martin-McKinnie

President at STARS Alliance

If you have any questions about STARS, I can help! I am an IT major focusing on Data Analytics. You can find me in UCC serving as the CCI outreach coordinator. I serve as President of Women Wednesdays and Social Media Chair for Connecting Girls to STEM, so if you have any questions about either of those clubs, reach out! I also consider myself to be an outdoors enthusiast.
Ebe Randeree Headshot

Ebe Randeree

Advisor at STARS Alliance

Are you interested in joining STARS? Need more information? Please contact our STARS Advisor!

STARS Constellation


Our sudents, or our constellation, is a network of individuals that represent leadership, integrity, and academia through on and off campus endeavors.

Reagan Bourne Headshot

Reagan Bourne

Member at STARS Alliance

Reagan is studying computer science. She is the Vice President of Women in Computer Science, and the Recruitment Chair for Connecting Girls to STEM, as well as being in Alpha Chi Omega sorority and in their honors society.
Bella Bozied Headshot

Bella Bozied

Member at STARS Alliance

Bella Bozied is a first year Graduate Student in the Masters of Science in Information Technology. In her undergraduate year, she was the President of HerCampus FSU Elite Chapter and was highly involved in Dance Marathon. She is working towards getting her certificate in Project Management.
Kayla Cardenas Headshot

Kayla Cardenas

Member at STARS Alliance

Kayla is a Senior studying Media Communication Studies (BS),  with a Minor in IT. She is an active member of many cci clubs including Social Spear, UXC, WISE and Women Wednesdays. She is currently a research communications intern for FSU. 
Andrea Colon-De Feria Headshot

Andrea Colon-De Feria

Member at STARS Alliance

Andie is a Graduate Student in the Masters of Science in IT Program. She holds a position in UXC as the Outreach Chair.    
Ava Downes Headshot

Ava Downes

Member at STARS Alliance

Ava is studying Computer Science. She serves as the Outreach Coordinator for Connecting Girls to STEM, and was an Orientation Leader for FSU New Student and Family Programs. Outside of her involvement with STARS she takes care of her cat Goose.
Tanushree Dhage Headshot

Tanushree Dhage

Member at STARS Alliance

Vice President of Leadership and Service in National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), President of Worldwide Community at FSU, Global Nole, Orientation Leader 2024
Ninah Gibson Headshot

Ninah Gibson

Member at STARS Alliance

A senior at Florida State University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information, Communication, and Technology with a minor in Sociology, Nina Gibson is dedicated to designing user-centric solutions prioritizing inclusivity and connection. With a unique blend of leadership, creativity, and strong communication skills, Nina is preparing to transition into full-time UX Designer roles post-graduation in Spring 2025. Explore more about Nina's work at https://www.ninahgibson.com.
Caleb Joseph Headshot

Caleb Joseph

Member at STARS Alliance

Caleb is studying Computer Science. He serves as the President of Code Education, where he channels his passion for software development and content creation.
Alejandra McCletchie Headshot

Alejandra McCletchie

Member at STARS Alliance

Allie is a Freshman studying Computer Science. She was a member of the iCamp in Highschool, and this past summer, returned as an iCamp Ambassador.
Ruthie McNeil Headshot

Ruthie McNeil

Member at STARS Alliance

Ruthie is the Social Media and Graphics Chair for UXC as well as the Social Media Chair and Webmaster for Cybersecurity. She outside of legal assistant for Sandra Green, Esq.
Arianna Nicolas Headshot

Arianna Nicolas

Member at STARS Alliance

Arianna is the founder and President of the UX Collective (UXC), a UX/UI design intern for UMiami, character artist and character designer for NERDLab. She was in DC this past summer as a UX Design Intern for Capital One.
Olivia O’Hay Headshot

Olivia O’Hay

Member at STARS Alliance

Olivia O'Hay is a third year studying Media Communication Studies and Commercial Entrepreneurship. When she is not working hard in UCC as a Media Intern, she can be found organizing events for Society for Advancement of Management in her role as Co-President. In her free time, Olivia enjoys running, acting, and creative writing.
Leah Pagan Headshot

Leah Pagan

Member at STARS Alliance

Leah is studying Creative Writing and Studio Art. She is anUndergraduate Research Assistant for a STEM grant held by Florida State University's College of Communication and Information (Dr. Morris). She was involved with the iCAMP in the Summer of 2024.
Ashari Penerton Headshot

Ashari Penerton

Member at STARS Alliance

Ashari is a senior studying Information Communication Technology. She enjoys STEM Education, which she does as her role as the President of Connecting Girls to STEM (CGS). She serves as the Vice President of the UX Collective (UXC). Outside of CCI, she plays the flute and she enjoys all things ginger (tea, candy).
Betty Phipps Headshot

Betty Phipps

Vice President at STARS Alliance

Betty is studying Computer Science. This summer, she had an Internship as an IT Business Analyst for NextEra Energy. She now holds a position as a CCI HelpDesk Technician.
Orion Qualls Headshot

Orion Qualls

Member at STARS Alliance

Orion is getting his Masters of Science in Information Technology. He serves as the President of GAIN, which is where he shows his passion for AI!
Lauren Rattray Headshot

Lauren Rattray

Member at STARS Alliance

Lauren is a Junior ICT major at FSU. She is the Vice President of Greek Life at FSU Hillel and is also involved as an IT captain in DM FSU and the parent chair in Gamma Phi Beta. She has an internship this summer as a Project Management Intern with Harmon Inc. And this past summer she worked as a User Enablement Intern with Universal Music Group.
Jai Reed Headshot

Jai Reed

Member at STARS Alliance

Jai is studying Information Technology. He enjoys mentoring kids, as he has demonstrated through his experience in the AEOP iCamp Ambassador and TSA Mentoring. Over the summer, Jai was a Competition Operations and Logistics Intern for F1. He now holds a position as a Project Management intern for FSU ITS.
Laura Saravia Headshot

Laura Saravia

Member at STARS Alliance

Laura is studying Computer Science. This summer, she interned at Bank of America as a Software Engineer.
Jennifer Sterling Headshot

Jennifer Sterling

Member at STARS Alliance

Jennifer is studying Information Technology with a Minor in Business Analytics. She is the founder and President of the First Generation Leadership Program (FGLP), and is the Secretary of PorColumbia. She is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity.
Khylle Valle Headshot

Khylle Valle

Member at STARS Alliance

Khylle is studying Information Technology. He serves as the Vice President for Connecting Girls to STEM. He can be found in the Innovation Hub where he works as a CCI Help Desk Technician.
Owen Van Lenten Headshot

Owen Van Lenten

Member at STARS Alliance

Veteran STARS member, Senior studying IT, passionate about cybersecurity
Elyse Walcott Headshot

Elyse Walcott

Member at STARS Alliance

Elyse is a Florida State University student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Information Technology. One passion of hers is finding new ways to combine my creative and technical skills. She is involved with UXC as the Graphics/Social Media Chair, and Sustain-A-Hub for Seminole innovators. 
Olivia Watson Headshot

Olivia Watson

Member at STARS Alliance

Olivia Watson currently serves as the President of the Society of Black Female Future Attorneys, a pre-law organization that encourages and assists minority women at Florida State University seeking a career in the legal field. She is a member of the College of Communication and Information Student Leadership Council, where she helps to collaborate and share ideas for CCI events. She is also involved in cultural organizations like the Jamaican-American Student Association.

Where are our STARS Alumni?