Feel free to reach out to me at:
mp107@wellesley.edu
marinka.alheli@gmail.com
Feel free to reach out to me at:
mp107@wellesley.edu
marinka.alheli@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Wellesley College,
B.A. Media Arts and Science
Expected: May 2026
Relevant Courses: Computer Programming (Python), Computing for the Socio-Techno Web (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), Intro to Front End Web Development, Digital Worlds for Gaming, Adv. Projects in Interactive Media (HCI Research), Adv. Projects in Playable Media (Adv. Video Game Dev), Three-Dimensional Design, Digital Imaging, Educating English Learners, Practicum in Child Development
Taken at other institutions: Design: Objects and Interaction (at MIT), Design and Development of Games for Learning (MIT), Human-Computer Interaction (at Uni. of Cordoba), Law and New Technology (UCo), Intro to Psychology (Dallas College), Child Development (MassBay CC)
Santa Monica High School
2018 – 2022
Relevant Courses: AP Computer Science A & Principles, AP Calculus AB/BC, Multivariable Calculus, AP Physics 1
EXPERIENCE
ClassLink (Clifton, NJ)
Summer 2025
SWE: Front End Development Intern
Developed user-friendly internal dashboard to present real-time customer engagement data and improve satisfaction scores
Integrated AWS-hosted backend APIs to retrieve and structure real-time metadata for display, supporting data flow and usability across the dashboard
Identified and resolved data inconsistencies and interface issues to improve usability
Wellesley Centers for Women: Youth, Media, Wellbeing Lab (Wellesley, MA)
Summer 2025 - Present
Research Assistant
Co-developed and facilitated digital wellbeing workshops for middle school girls, integrating discussions of AI, self-esteem, and media literacy for 70+ participants
Drove marketing outreach through email to targeted organizations and nonprofits to increase event signups
Directly contributed to the lab’s computer-human interaction (CHI ‘26) paper via literature review of the landscape of youth AI codesigning, and quantitative/qualitative analysis of AI mental health support
Shaped the lab's external messaging via website restructure, website programming updates, and informational content development for lab social media communications
Wellesley Community Children’s Center
Summer 2024 - Present
Teaching Assistant
Implemented structured daily routines for 7 infants/toddlers, including educational activities and care tasks, resulting in improved developmental outcomes
Assisted in classroom organization, set-up, and clean-up, maintaining a safe and tidy learning environment
Supported teachers in observing and responding to developmental milestones, contributing to individualized learning plans for each child, and helped mediate conflicts
MIT Media Lab: Personal Robots Group
Fall 2025
Research Assistant
Defined scope and requirements for design of an interactive web-based educational game teaching AI and space science concepts to elementary and middle school students through play and problem-solving as part of the Day of AI curriculum
MIT Early Childhood Cognition Lab
Fall 2025
Research Assistant
Transcribed and qualitatively coded toddler speech from video data for ongoing research on early language development
Organized and prepared datasets for analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency across research materials
MIT SERC Scholar: Chatbot Friends
2025-26
Research Assistant
Conduct research and discuss case studies on emerging issues such as chatbots as stand-ins for loved ones, bias in conversational AI, and societal impacts of digital companionship
Wellesley College Child Study Center
Spring 2024 & Winter ‘25
Student Teacher
Conducted daily observations and assessments of child development, contributing to the creation of personalized learning strategies for 16 preschoolers through a preschool teaching & training program as a practicum in Child Development
Collaborated with a teaching team of 4 to provide support and guidance to 16 preschool-aged children
EXTRACURRICULARS
Executive Board for Clubs at Wellesley College
2023 – Present
Co-Treasurer
Managed an annual $8k budget across multiple clubs, ensuring all expenses were carefully tracked and officially reported
Developed and implemented a comprehensive, spreadsheet-based tracking system for the Computer Science Club and Art Club, streamlining internal logistics and significantly increasing organizational transparency
Vice-President
Spearheaded the conceptualization and execution of 10+ Art Club events by analyzing current trends to align with student interests, driving consistent attendance, exponential membership growth, and a stronger campus culture
Headcount
2019 – Present
Volunteer
Registered 100+ young people to vote through voter registration drives at music concerts
Educated young voters on the democratic process to speak up for fair and accessible elections
YallWest
2019 – 2022
Teen Ambassador
Sourced 60+ featured authors for a young adult book festival with 20,000+ attendees, in collaboration with festival staff
Assisted event production by managing stage and tent set-up as well as assisting authors with signings
Curated and moderated author and book panel discussions for audiences of 50-300
Kode With Klossy
2020 – 2021
Scholar
Attended web & mobile app development summer program to gain hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Swift
Developed an interactive storytelling website in partnership with 2 scholars; responsible for implementing site navigation, design layout, and image selection
Created a visual-heavy mobile app using Swift with 2 scholars; responsible for creating an intuitive UI with dynamic loading
AI4ALL at Carnegie Mellon University
Summer 2021
Scholar
Selected to participate in an artificial intelligence focused summer program
Coded a flower identification program using machine learning and Python in partnership with 3 scholars
SKILLS & PASSIONS
Skills: Spanish, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, Linux, Swift & Xcode, Angular Framework, Figma, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator & InDesign, Google Suite Applications, teaching, qualitative coding, data organization, literature review
Tools & Platforms: Jira, Git, Figma, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), Unity
Passions: writing short stories & poetry; cooking; playing guitar; attending live theatre & music; design and creating art; photography; martial arts