Sergio is a United States Air Force veteran and proud BreakLine alum. A native of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, he attended the U.S. Air Force Academy and commissioned into the Air Force, serving as a Personnel Officer for seven years, including deployments to Afghanistan and Honduras.
Passionate about People Operations, Sergio has led recruiting and HR teams across education, retail, and hospitality. After participating in BreakLine’s program, he joined the team in 2020 as Director of Admissions. He now serves as Vice President of People Operations, where he leads initiatives focused on building the team at BreakLine and enabling our mission of connecting high-performing individuals to meaningful careers in the tech industry.
Casey joined BreakLine shortly after graduating from Stanford University where she majored in Product Design. She competed as a striker on the Stanford Varsity Field Hockey team all four years, claiming a conference champion title her senior season. While at Stanford, Casey worked for Stanford Academic Computing Services as a Lead Tech and managed a team of students responsible for campus technical support. She’s the proud daughter of a former Naval Aviator.
Rachel joins the BreakLine team with a passion to serve this community well! As a military spouse, she lived in Europe for 5 years and visited over 30 countries. Her work experience centers around customer service (mostly in retail banking). Rachel holds a B.A. in Business/Economics from Wheaton College and an MBA from Webster University. Rachel enjoys being active, in her free time she loves doing spin classes, skiing when she’s close to the mountains, and running with her dog Bella. She is happily married to a former Army Ranger and together they have the most beautiful daughter, Liberty Kay
Brianna joins the BreakLine team after seven years working as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of healthcare settings. She earned her Master’s degree from Thomas Jefferson University and is excited to bring her experience to the BreakLine team. Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, she competed as a Division I gymnast at Kent State University where she helped lead the team to their first ever NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship. She loves traveling, being outdoors, and reading. She is also the proud wife of an Army veteran.
Craig joins BreakLine having spent the majority of his career in Talent Acquisition positions supporting the Aerospace, Defense, and Intelligence sectors with industry-leading contractors including Lockheed Martin and Leidos. He is excited to extend that background with the Talent Recruiting team in order to help make dreams come true for future participants in the BreakLine community. Craig received his MBA from Binghamton University, and his bachelor's degree in Communications from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY. He enjoys spending time with his daughter, Tess, and outdoor activities including running and hiking when the Northeast weather permits.
Dan joins BreakLine from Elegant Seagulls, where he was the lead backend developer. His primary responsibility was to work with clients to design, build, and maintain a future proofed technical solution that aligned with their business requirements. One of those projects includes the current BreakLine web application. Greatly inspired by BreakLine’s mission, he is eager to bring his experience to the team and improve the existing technical infrastructure to enable the team to work more efficiently and create even more opportunities for others.
Dan graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Northern Michigan University. In his free time, he enjoys off-roading and working on vehicles. Dan currently lives in Clarkston, MI with his fiancé, Matteson, and both enjoy the outdoors.
Alexandra joins BreakLine with a diverse background, including working at startups, the UN, on Wall Street, and for social enterprises. The variety of her experiences lends itself to her curiosity and inquisitiveness about people and their histories. Alexandra is passionate about telling the incredible stories of the BreakLine community and the many possibilities they inspire, as well as connecting BreakLine to even more extraordinary human beings and partners. She earned an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business and a BA in English and History from Loyola College in Baltimore.
Candice is the Talent Match Maker that challenges Top Talent to find their career dreams. The majority of her career has been spent setting up new engineering business ventures for major aerospace and defense giants. She graduated from the University of Georgia (GO DAWGS) with a Marketing degree and is a few classes short of her Master’s Degree in Data Analytics from LSUS. She is thrilled to be working in a startup environment and learning about all the innovative work that is being done across the globe. In her spare time, she loves spending time with family and friends.
Sofia joins the BreakLine team after earning her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, where she honed her skills in problem-solving and innovation. She completed a Co-Op at Edwards Lifesciences, contributing to projects that advanced medical technology, before spending a year traveling and exploring new cultures. Now based on the North Shore of Oʻahu, Sofia enjoys surfing and baking sweet treats. She loves helping others uncover their passions and turn ideas into meaningful opportunities.
Olivia joins the BreakLine team after graduating from Boston College with a degree in Communications and a Minor in Journalism. She competed for 4 years on the Varsity Field Hockey team and was awarded All-ACC Academic Honors. While at Boston College, Olivia was a member of SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee), Team Impact, and was a columnist for The Heights (Boston College Student Newspaper). In her free time, she loves to cook, paint, and coach!
Lisa joins the BreakLine team from Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease. She managed procurement and supply chain operations planning of surgical delivery systems manufactured in Utah. Prior to Edwards, she was an active-duty Army Logistics Officer stationed in Alaska. Lisa received her B.S. from the United States Military Academy, West Point. She is married to an Army veteran and is a proud mom of two.
Before founding BreakLine, Bethany was an Assistant Dean at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she led social impact education. Earlier in her career, she was a consultant at McKinsey & Co, a leading management consulting firm. She earned her BA from Princeton and her MBA from Stanford. She has served on the advisory boards of a number of nonprofits and social ventures, including Brilliant.org, PROMOTE, and Samaschool. In 2018, she was honored to receive the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service on behalf of the BreakLine team.
Katie joins the BreakLine team after three years of working as a data analyst for Berkeley Research Group in their healthcare performance improvement practice. At BRG, Katie was responsible for optimizing patient care by encouraging and facilitating engagement with hospital data. Katie previously interned for BreakLine on the outreach team for several years while in college and is excited to be back. She is passionate about building relationships, and is thrilled to assist BreakLiners in finding their next careers in tech!
Katie graduated from Cornell University where she earned her B.S. in Biology while competing as an NCAA Division I volleyball player. Outside of work, she loves working out, being outdoors, and cooking.
Zayn joined BreakLine from MuleSoft, where he was a top-performing Senior Principal Customer Success Manager. In that role, he partnered with MuleSoft’s strategic high-tech customers to help them achieve their digital transformation objectives.
An alum of one of BreakLine’s first-ever programs, Zayn returned to the organization with a deep belief in its mission and community. At BreakLine, he has led the Customer Success organization, served as Chief Customer Officer, and now serves as CEO, guiding the company’s vision and growth.
Prior to attending BreakLine, Zayn served as an active duty Intelligence Weapons Officer in the U.S. Air Force. He earned his BS in Geospatial Sciences from the U.S. Air Force Academy and his MA in Diplomacy – International Terrorism from Norwich University.
Known for anticipating needs and building organized, scalable processes, Diane plays a key role in keeping BreakLine running smoothly. Before joining BreakLine, Diane served in multiple roles in the federal government, including as Chief Communications Officer for the Interagency Veterans Advisory Council. She holds a BA in Psychology & Communications and an MS in Communications Management from Simmons University and is a proud sister of an Army veteran.
Natalia joins Team BreakLine with experience working in nonprofits, local government, and higher education. Her most recent work at San Diego State University focused on career development for professionals ranging in experience level. Natalia is driven by BreakLine's belief that excellence is transferable and that companies should reflect our diverse society. She is a first-generation college student and she holds an MS in Social Work (Administration and Policy) from UT Austin and a BA in Psychology from the University of San Diego. She lives in San Diego with her husband and dog where she enjoys camping, traveling, and DIY projects.
