Over the eons of time there have been a countless number of women who have proven that accomplishing great things is not a gender limited thing to do.

The Pacific Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC) is a non-profit organization that is interested in expanding internet access to remote and rural parts of the Pacific region. PICISOC is also working towards advancing technology, encouraging knowledge of coding and hosting hackathons to solve social issues.

Though rewarding, she found graduate school to be a competitive environment. Being a female in a male-dominated space came with some challenges. However, Iyer was “privileged” to have support from both her parents and mentors, who gave her needed confidence.