Jeslyn Do has always been fascinated by the way people interact with technology. At Irvine Valley College (IVC), she found the perfect space to explore that intersection through her studies in Cognitive Science and Informatics.
“In a world of constant innovation,” she said, “digital services are only truly successful when they’re intuitive, user-centered, and solve real human problems.” Jeslyn’s passion lies in designing technology that’s both personalized and accessible—bridging human behavior with smart, ethical design.
Jeslyn made the most of her time at IVC through leadership, innovation, and academic excellence. She served as a Student Ambassador, representing the college at major events like the Irvine Global Village Festival and IVC’s Celebrating Excellence Gala. As Marketing Director of the IVC Business Leaders Society, she created promotional content, organized speaker panels, and led skill-building workshops for her peers. Jeslyn also competed in IVC’s LaserHacks hackathon, where she contributed front-end development and interface design to her team’s project.
Academically, Jeslyn excelled. She’s been named to the Dean’s List every semester since Fall 2023, was a nominee and finalist for the Orange County Register’s Artist of the Year in Media Arts and received multiple IVC Foundation Scholarships. As a TAP-Certified Honors Student, she earned admission into UCI’s School of Information and Computer Sciences and Honors Collegium through the Honors to Honors Program—and is currently deciding between transferring to UCLA or UCSD to continue her studies in Cognitive Science with a minor in Data Science and Engineering. A master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction is also part of her long-term plan.
Jeslyn’s career interests span front-end development, UX/UI design, AI and machine learning, product design, and project management. She has already taken steps toward that future through internships in UI/UX Design (Road2) and Marketing AI (HubSpot x CCC), and even completed a summer program at USC focused on AI and semiconductor chip technology.
Her advice to future students? “Your own doubts should never limit what you’re capable of achieving.” Jeslyn shared that she often felt underqualified when applying for roles and programs—but IVC taught her to try anyway. “Every experience outside your comfort zone contributes to growth—in confidence, in academics, and in life.”