Braven | Icebreaker

Braven | Icebreaker

Members

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Management Consultant | Kellogg MBA

Kev Vaughan-Torres

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Hi There, My name is Kev, I’m a CTE educator by trade, but a student at heart. I’ve built my career around service, storytelling, and creating opportunities that didn’t exist before. As a first-gen from Astoria, Queens, I understand what it means to figure things out as you go. I was the first in my family to graduate, the first to carry big dreams without a blueprint, and now I help others do the same. In San Diego, I lead the Business Pathway Program at Health Sciences High & Middle College, where I teach entrepreneurship, business, finance, and design through lived experience and real-world prep. My classes are hands-on, portfolio-driven, and rooted in skills like pitching ideas, building resumes, leveraging AI, and speaking with intention. Beyond the classroom, I run Ven Camilo Photography, capturing people in their element like entrepreneurs, families, creatives, and couples stepping into milestone moments. Recently, I’ve leaned into wedding and engagement photography, building a space where love stories are documented with honesty and artistry.

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At The City College of New York, I am pursuing a degree in psychology, with a specific interest in cognitive neuroscience. I am currently researching different treatment options for patients suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), to essentially determine both the cognitive efficacy and physiological mechanisms produced by said treatments. In conducting this research I hope to add to the knowledge base, and Improve the lives of this population.

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Small Biz Impact at PayPal | Aspen Fellow

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Content Strategist at Meta | Board Member at Parlay House

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Have worked on everything from lean start-ups to multi-million dollar enterprise projects, mostly in health and education.

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Quest Bridge National Match Scholar & TLP Scholar | Sociology & ESS Student at the University of Notre Dame

Francine Heisler, CSM, SAFe SA and PO/PM

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Top 50 Global Neurodiversity Evangelist | Program Manager | Application Support Manager

Ashley Marie Mercurio

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Hi there! I'm currently pursuing a B.A. in Physics at San Jose State University, with hands-on experience in laser spectrometry, safety protocols, and laboratory techniques through my roles with SJSU Robotics. I’m passionate about advancing technology in the laser optics field and have worked on custom UV-Vis laser spectroscope development and soil analysis instrumentation projects, applying skills in C++, Python, and data analysis. With a solid foundation in laboratory protocols, safety standards, and technical problem-solving, I’m eager to bring my skills to impactful laser optics and engineering projects. Let’s connect if you’re interested in discussing laser and optical engineering opportunities or sharing insights on emerging technologies in this field!

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12X Certified Salesforce Application & System Architect