Yanny Zhang
About Yanny Zhang
Yanny Zhang is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Change.org, where she has worked since 2018. She has previous experience in various roles related to technology education and recruitment, including positions at Girls Who Code, Black Girls CODE, and Google.
Work at Change.org
Yanny Zhang has been employed at Change.org since 2018, serving as a Senior Technical Recruiter. In this role, she is responsible for identifying and recruiting top technical talent to support the organization's mission. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to understand their hiring needs and implementing effective recruitment strategies.
Previous Experience in Education and Technology
Prior to her role at Change.org, Yanny Zhang gained experience in educational and technical environments. She worked as a Teaching Assistant at Girls Who Code for two months in 2014, where she supported coding education for young women. Additionally, she served as a Program Assistant at Black Girls CODE from 2016 to 2017, contributing to initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in tech.
Experience at Google
Yanny Zhang has held multiple positions at Google. She was a Student Ambassador from 2014 to 2015, where she promoted computer science education among peers. In 2012, she participated in the Computer Science Summer Institute, which provided her with foundational skills in the field. These experiences enhanced her technical knowledge and networking capabilities.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Yanny Zhang earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from San Jose State University. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices, equipping her for her career in technical recruiting and education.
Internship Experience
In 2015, Yanny Zhang interned as a Program Management Intern at Girls Who Code for seven months in the San Francisco Bay Area. This internship allowed her to gain hands-on experience in program management within an organization focused on empowering young women in technology.