Moeiini “Moi” Reilly
Moeiini “Moi” Reilly navigates the complex world of cybersecurity and STEAM education with a worldview shaped by his vibrant heritage. A tapestry of identities, namely his roots in the pasefika diaspora (Samoan), la raza (Mexican), and the American South informs his every endeavor as a researcher at Georgia Tech. From the culture capital of the South (ATL) to the rural heartland, Moi’s passion for a sustainable future is rooted in his deep commitment to community empowerment and workforce development, ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities in computing and technology.
About the Project
Listening to the Land: An Ocmulgee Hackathon is a community-led hackathon in Macon, GA, empowering Indigenous stewards and local residents to co-create environmental sensors for ancestral Muscogee (Creek) lands. Rooted in Indigenous data ethics and relational land frameworks, participants will design open-source tools to monitor ecosystems, fostering data sovereignty and ecological remembrance. It aims to build trust, community connection, and local resilience by re-indigenizing public space and leveraging technology for conservation and climate justice.