MESA's community college level program produces a population of transfer-ready students to advance their STEM educational journeys in 4-year university programs. If you are student interested in participating in MESA, please contact the local center director to get enrolled.
MESA serves about 5,700 community college students in California.
We are proud to present the very first Los Angeles City College & MESA HackMESA Hackathon! 🎉
Open to LACCD students, this event will be an unforgettable evening of workshops, programming, teamwork, food, and sidequests!
Our hackathon is hosted by MESA, in conjunction with LACC, the LACCD Chancellor's Office, and our generous sponsors in the community.
Teams will form, and this overnight event will culminate in hundreds of dollars in prizes!
Student Union Building
855 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles California 90029
The 2025 Hackathon is open to all students, faculty, and staff in the Los Angeles Community College District. Whether you're a beginner or have prior coding experience, this event is designed to be inclusive and educational for everyone.
The registration portal is open!
No prior coding experience is required! We welcome beginners and will have workshops and mentors available to help you learn and build your project. If you're new to coding, we'll make sure you're paired with experienced team members.
Participants should bring their laptop, charger, and any other devices or equipment they might need for development. We'll provide food, drinks, and a comfortable workspace for the duration of the event.
Teams can be formed before the event or during our team formation session at the beginning of the hackathon. Teams should consist of 2-4 members. If you don't have a team, don't worry! We'll help you find one that matches your interests and skills.
We'll be awarding hundreds of dollars in cash prizes for winning projects across multiple categories. There will also be special recognition for innovation, technical achievement, social impact, and design excellence.
The hackathon theme will be announced at the opening ceremony. The theme provides a general direction but doesn't limit your creativity. You're welcome to interpret it in innovative ways for your project.
Dichill Tomarong
Tech LeadLACC
Fahat Yousuf
Logistics LeadLACC
Evelyn Toledo
Marketing LeadELAC
Cash Webb
Backend LeadLAVC
Justin Dela Cruz
Tech TeamCSULB
Diego Cea
Tech/Frontend TeamsELACMayra Saballos
VolunteerELACBendiel Passos
Logistics/Social Media TeamsLACC
Jay Crawford
Frontend LeadLACCAndrea Castillo
Designer/Tech TeamCSULB
Serena Kaldawi
Marketing TeamLAVC
