Bend Tech Academy 2025 Hatfield Futures Team

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Meet the Bend Tech Team from the Hatfield Futures Project!

Names: Ashlyn Grable, Makayla Mitchell, Carlos Cruz, Cannon Gibson

Topic: The Future of Senior Isolation and Mental Health

Why is participating in the Hatfield Futures Project a priority for you?

  • Ashlyn: Working with others who share a passion for taking action to help support our communities. To work towards a better future for everyone and make a change in a positive way.
  • Makayla: I believe that building connections between older and younger generations can lead to growth of all kinds, by understanding and sharing their knowledge with each other.
  • Carlos: To collaborate and absorb knowledge through constructive criticism.
  • Cannon: Participating in this event will be amazing for me since I will be able to work with a team of my peers and get closer with them and I will be able to get better at presenting. 

What are your hobbies?

  • Ashlyn: Drawing and cooking
  • Makayla Poems and drawing
  • Carlos: Skating
  • Cannon: Playing trumpet