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
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Artificial Intelligence
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Robotics
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Mobile and App Design
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Web Design
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Game Design
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Virtual Reality
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3D Printing
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Blockchain


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.
Before founding Black Girls CODE, Kimberly enjoyed a successful career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Our board
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Stacy Brown-Philpot
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Sebastien Taveau
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Heather Hiles
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Sherman Whites
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Dr. Robert Simmons
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Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas
Our team
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Sofia Mohammed
Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
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Dr. Patrice Johnson
Chief Programs Officer
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Karla Tai
VP, Talent and Culture
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Tamika Tretu
Sr. Director, Education
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Russell Farnell
Controller
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Victoria Harris
Director, Finance
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Pearl Jones
Director, Human Resources
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Kenya Lloyd
Director, Corporate Development
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LeNard Pitts
Program Director, Chapter Programs
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Yusni Bakar
Program Director, Virtual Programs
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Teddy Alvaro
Program Director, School Programs
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Lauren Idoko
Sr. Manager, Alumni Engagement
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Rome Bell
Curriculum Developer
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Christine Hodges
Curriculum Developer
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LaQuisha Moore-Scott
Volunteer Community Manager
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Samantha Romero
Corporate Development Manager
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Jaileen Jaquez
Program Manager, Chapter Programs
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Toni Adams
Programs Manager, Virtual Programs
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Jeannette Firpo
Program Manager, School Programs
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Brittany Long
Program Manager, School Programs
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Richard Wilkins
Office/Operations Manager
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Sydney Pope
Digital Marketing Specialist
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Karlon Zee
Program Coordinator, Virtual Programs
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Tandra Byrd
Development Coordinator
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Laura Sonido
Development Associate