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The future looks like me

We build pathways for young women of color to embrace the current tech marketplace as builders and creators by introducing them to skills in computer programming and technology.

Radical action is needed if we are to close the opportunity gap for Black women and girls. We lead a global movement to establish equal representation in the tech sector. Black Girls CODE is devoted to showing the world that Black girls can code and do so much more. Together, we are creating stronger economies and more equitable societies—ultimately realizing the true potential of democracy through diversity and inclusion.

Our program areas

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Robotics

  • Mobile and App Design

  • Web Design

  • Game Design

  • Virtual Reality

  • 3D Printing

  • Blockchain

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Kimberly Bryant

Founder, Black Girls CODE

Kimberly Bryant likes to say, “Before BGC, I was just a nerdy mom raising a geeky daughter.” Kimberly wanted to encourage her daughter Kai to pursue her interests in STEM, but they were both frustrated that most, if not all, youth coding programs were dominated by young, white men. When she looked beyond Kai, she learned that the number of women and girls receiving degrees in computer engineering had plummeted from a high of 30% thirty years ago to a low of 12% today for women overall and less than 3% for women of color. She was determined to shake things up and, “create a better, more ideal, and perhaps easier pathway for my daughter and girls like her.” She used the skills she had gained as an engineer to spot an issue in the world that she wanted to solve and then harnessed an ever growing community and movement to solve it.

Before founding Black Girls CODE, Kimberly enjoyed a successful career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our board

  • Stacy Brown-Philpot

  • Sebastien Taveau

  • Heather Hiles

  • Sherman Whites

  • Dr. Robert Simmons

  • Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas

Our team

  • Sofia Mohammed

    Chief Executive Officer (Interim)

  • Dr. Patrice Johnson

    Chief Programs Officer

  • Karla Tai

    VP, Talent and Culture

  • Tamika Tretu

    Sr. Director, Education

  • Russell Farnell

    Controller

  • Victoria Harris

    Director, Finance

  • Pearl Jones

    Director, Human Resources

  • Kenya Lloyd

    Director, Corporate Development

  • LeNard Pitts

    Program Director, Chapter Programs

  • Yusni Bakar

    Program Director, Virtual Programs

  • Teddy Alvaro

    Program Director, School Programs

  • Lauren Idoko

    Sr. Manager, Alumni Engagement

  • Rome Bell

    Curriculum Developer

  • Christine Hodges

    Curriculum Developer

  • LaQuisha Moore-Scott

    Volunteer Community Manager

  • Samantha Romero

    Corporate Development Manager

  • Jaileen Jaquez

    Program Manager, Chapter Programs

  • Toni Adams

    Programs Manager, Virtual Programs

  • Jeannette Firpo

    Program Manager, School Programs

  • Brittany Long

    Program Manager, School Programs

  • Richard Wilkins

    Office/Operations Manager

  • Sydney Pope

    Digital Marketing Specialist

  • Karlon Zee

    Program Coordinator, Virtual Programs

  • Tandra Byrd

    Development Coordinator

  • Laura Sonido

    Development Associate

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