Welcome to ColorStack

Washington University in St. Louis Chapter

Empowering underrepresented students in tech through community, mentorship, and professional development.

About ColorStack

Our Mission

ColorStack is a national organization dedicated to increasing the representation of Black, Latinx, and Native American students in computing graduate programs and tech industry leadership positions.

WashU Chapter

Our chapter at Washington University in St. Louis brings together students passionate about technology and creating inclusive spaces in computing. We focus on academic support, professional development, and building a strong community.

30+

Members

15+

Events/Year

100%

Support

Upcoming Events

AUG 29

Fall Activity Fair

Join us at the Fall Activity Fair to learn more about ColorStack and connect with our community.

6:00 PM Friday
SEP 3

ColorStack Orientation & Info Session

First-Year Kickoff: Thriving in Tech at WashU. Learn about our mission and how to get involved.

6:00 PM Wednesday
SEP 12

Open House @ Fun Room

ColorStack Connect: Mission, Impact, and Opportunities. Join us for networking and community building.

6:00 PM Friday
SEP 15

Career Expo Prep with SHPE

Bug Busters: Peer Coding & Coffee Hour. Prepare for career opportunities with coding practice and networking.

6:00 PM Monday
SEP 24

LeetCode Trial Session

Join us for a LeetCode practice session to improve your coding interview skills.

6:00 PM Wednesday
OCT 7

Version Control 101

Intro to Git & GitHub. Learn essential version control skills for software development.

6:00 PM Tuesday
OCT 8

Latin Tabling Event

Join us for a special tabling event celebrating Latinx heritage and community.

6:00 PM Wednesday
OCT 9

Debug & Donuts

Join us for a fun coding session with delicious donuts! Perfect for all skill levels.

6:00 PM Thursday

Resources

Study Materials

Access to course materials, study guides, and practice problems.

Access Resources

Career Development

Resume templates, interview prep, and job search strategies.

View Resources

Mentorship

Connect with alumni and industry professionals for guidance.

Find Mentor

Event Calendar

Stay updated with all our upcoming events and activities.

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Executive Team 2025/2026

Meet Our Leadership

Our dedicated executive team works tirelessly to create opportunities and build community for underrepresented students in tech at WashU.

Nicole Briceno

Co-President

Nicole Briceno

Business & Computer Science (BUCS). Previous Experience: SWE Intern @ Amazon, Compliance & Ops Intern @ Ramirez & Co, Marketing Intern @ American Express

Espoire Fadhiri

Co-President & Interim-Treasurer

Espoire Fadhiri

Data Science & Financial Engineering Minor in Economics. Previous Experience: St. Louis Fellow at WashU In St. Louis, For St.Louis (Office of the Chancellor)

Zack Shoki

Internal Affairs Lead

Zack Shoki

Computer Engineering & Cognitive Neuroscience. Previous Experience: Coding Fellow @ Less Annoying CRM | LinkedIn

Mary Kesete

Communications Chair

Mary Kesete

Computer Science Major, Business Analytics Minor. Previous Experience: Customer Success Intern @ LogicGate

Christine Nwaigwe

Communications Chair

Christine Nwaigwe

Cognitive Neuroscience & Computer Science. Previous Experience: Research Assistant @ WashU Med

Daniel Woldetsadik

Events Lead

Daniel Woldetsadik

Double Major Computer and Financial Engineering. Previous Experience: iOS Development at CodePath

Ahmed Elgamel

Professional Development Chair

Ahmed Elgamel

Business + Computer Science. Previous Experience: SWE at Mapable