Alora Rankin approaches innovation with a clear focus: build solutions that serve people in meaningful ways.
A dual-degree student in entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence and business analytics, with a minor in leadership, Rankin maintains a 4.0 GPA while actively applying what she learns beyond the classroom. Her work reflects a consistent effort to connect technical skills with real-world impact.
As vice president of operations for Women in Tech and Entrepreneurship at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, she has helped grow the organization into a structured, active community, leading more than 20 events and strengthening partnerships across campus and beyond. She has also represented ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ at two WTE leadership summits, contributing to broader conversations about expanding opportunities for women in business and technology.
Her entrepreneurial work centers on solving practical challenges. Through ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Student Innovation Incubator, she is developing CheerCode, an AI-powered app that uses joint-tracking technology to provide real-time feedback for cheer athletes, with the goal of improving safety and accessibility. She validated the concept through a four-week I-Corps program, conducting over 30 customer interviews.
She is also co-founder of AI for Good, a startup that helps local businesses adopt AI tools while training students in applied technology skills. The team has begun securing clients and building local partnerships.