Nashielli Diaz-Gallegos

Nashielli joined the MITES team in March 2025. As the Program Coordinator, MITES Summer, she is responsible for coordinating and performing the day-to-day execution for MITES Summer Operations and Program Administration.

Nashielli is a Legacy E2 Alumni and returned to MITES to follow her passion for making access to STEM education and careers more accessible.

Prior to joining the MITES, Nashielli was a Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard conducting research in cancer biology and drug screening.

Nashielli holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Tufts University.

Nashielli currently volunteers as a mentor for STEAMbridge, a local Cambridge organization that aims to provide mentorship and support to students in STEM, encouraging them to explore their interests and supporting them as they explore new opportunities.

In her free time, Nashielli enjoys crocheting for her small business, watching reality TV, going out to eat, and hanging out with her pet leopard gecko, Chorizo.