Rhyu Olide joined the Fulbright Association in Summer 2025 as the Digital Communications & Data Insights Intern. He holds a B.A. in Media Studies with a concentration in Digital Media, AI & Data Ethics from the University of California, Berkeley, along with a Certificate in Design Innovation from Berkeley’s Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation with a concentration in human-centered design and UI/UX.

Rhyu’s experience spans educational technology, venture initiatives, and digital access. He has advanced projects with Adobe, Unity Learn, Remind, and Figma, reflecting his passion for promoting tools and programs that expand opportunities in digital learning spaces. Previously, he managed the Outreach & Engagement team at UC Berkeley’s Student Technology Services, where his work focused on bridging the tech divide through grassroots and multichannel marketing techniques to make higher education more accessible for lower-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students. He is driven to help scholars overcome barriers he has faced as an LGBT+, Latino, and first-gen student.

At the Fulbright Association, Rhyu supports digital strategy through marketing initiatives, data insights, and campaign development, while also improving web design to enhance the member experience.