Lance Santana

Hello, my name is Lance Santana, and I am a Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) student at the University of California, Berkeley. I earned my B.S. in Business Administration (Information Systems) with a minor in Data Science from UC Riverside, graduating with a 3.91 GPA.

My work centers on human-centered AI, product development, and data science, with a focus on accessibility, education, and emerging technologies. My interest in this space grew from seeing firsthand how assistive technology can reduce barriers to learning and make support more accessible.

At Berkeley, I’ve worked across research, product development, and consulting, including Voice Bloom, an adaptive AAC platform for non-speaking and low-literacy users, and accessibility-focused work through the Google for Education Certified Innovator program. I’ve also supported researchers through UC Berkeley’s D-Lab.

As a GEM Fellow at NASA Glenn Research Center, I developed AI and augmented-reality tools for scientific data analysis and terrain navigation. Today, while finishing my master’s, I work part-time at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory exploring AI, graph-based knowledge systems, and VR/AR applications.

Before moving deeper into technology, I spent years teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students through AmeriCorps, university courses, and one-on-one instruction. That experience continues to shape how I build: starting with people, understanding the barriers they face, and designing technology around real needs.

Long term, I hope to work in AI/ML product leadership, building useful and inclusive technologies. Outside of work and school, I enjoy backpacking, rafting, traveling, and exploring new environments.

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