Two new recipients of the Parker Skiba Memorial Endowed Presidential Scholarship have been awarded to Keilani Fujii and Perry Ehimuh at the University of Texas at Austin Computer Science Program. This brings the total to now 30 scholarships from this program since it was launched 9 years ago in early 2018. These two exceptional students will inevitably contribute greatly to society, make their mark on the world and make the world a better place. Below is some information on future entrepreneurs. Congrats! As they say at UT – “What Start Here Changes the World!”.
Keilani Fujii – Keilani Fujii is a junior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Computer Science with minors in Statistics and Data Science and Business. Last summer, she worked at an agentic AI startup as a software engineering and product intern. She is passionate about human-centered design and technology, focusing on building accessible software for underserved communities. This passion is reflected in her work as a founder and CEO of SafeWhere, where she leads a team developing discreet wearable safety jewelry that lets young children call for help in dangerous situations. Together, her team has raised over $3,000 in funding. On campus, Keilani serves on the social committee for Texas Product Catalyst, where she promotes the club to students and invites guest speakers to share their product management experience, and works as an Advising Assistant, supporting fellow students in their career journey. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in product management and entrepreneurship, using her skills to build technical solutions that empower communities.
Perry Ehimuh is a Computer Science major at The University of Texas at Austin, Perry Ehimuh, He has made websites, android and iPhone apps for my electives. He was the previous VP of ABCS that turned our membership from 5 to 50 members in one year. Perry is from a suburb of Houston called Alief, TX.
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