Marilou Bento

A junior at the University of Oklahoma. Self driven in both coursework and professional projects. Well organized in life, work, and through communication. Able to navigate stressful situations in projects and teamwork. A strong sense of urgency with the right amount of compassion. Can lead when needed, and help when wanted, fits into any part of a team and will leave a positive impact.

As a junior in college majoring in computer science, I've been working on an independent project building a website for Alzarrok, a small LLC in Oklahoma. Through this, I've gained practical experience in HTML and CSS, while managing the full development process. Alongside my technical work, I serve as Chair for External Affairs in my University's Student Government, where I lead efforts such as organizing town halls, voter drives, and advocating for higher education. This role has strengthened my leadership and communication skills, especially in civic engagement and community organizing. Combining these experiences with my coursework building experience in both Java and C++, I'm positioned to bring both technical expertise and a solid understanding of working with an organization towards a shared goal.