Aug 23Closing the Gender Gap in Tech: Empowering Young Women Through Girls Who CodeTarika Barrett, CEO at Girls Who Code, an international non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology, recently sat down with AWS Enterprise Strategist Miriam McLemore to talk about how her organization is helping young women, especially women of color, break into the tech industry. Tarika’s journey has…Equity5 min readEquity5 min read
May 24Girls Who Code Students Explore AI in Swift Workshop at CodeFairAs we continue to work to close the gender gap in tech at Girls Who Code, it’s important that we provide our students with new and innovative resources that support hands-on coding, especially for those who may not have access to resources and educational tools. That’s why we’re working with…Programming Languages3 min readProgramming Languages3 min read
Jan 10Meet the Winners of our Cyber Threat ChallengeIf we had to choose a “most used phrase of 2022,” it would probably be “there’s an app for that!” Banking, shopping, healthcare, transit, and groceries. There’s an app for that! Unlocking our doors, vacuuming our floors, and seeing who just rang the doorbell. There’s an app for that! …Cybersecurity3 min readCybersecurity3 min read
Oct 11, 2022This Day of the Girl Is DifferentToday marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, a day that Girls Who Code has typically celebrated widely, with fun and powerful campaigns showcasing the enormous impact girls have on the tech industry and beyond. We believe that when girls are empowered, supported, and given access…4 min read4 min read
Apr 5, 2022Celebrating Dr. Tarika Barrett’s First Anniversary as CEOToday is a special day. Though I’ve devoted nearly six years of my professional energy and attention to closing the gender gap in tech, today marks my first anniversary as CEO of Girls Who Code — it’s been a truly incredible first year on the job. As CEO, I’ve had…4 min read4 min read
Mar 30, 2022Women Making History in Cybersecurity: Iris Rojas SantoniIn September 2021, Girls Who Code partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop pathways for young women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and technology. …2 min read2 min read
Mar 28, 2022Women Making History in Cybersecurity: Heather AbboshIn September 2021, Girls Who Code partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop pathways for young women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and technology. …2 min read2 min read
Mar 21, 2022Women Making History in Cybersecurity: Anisha PatelIn September 2021, Girls Who Code partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop pathways for young women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and technology. …3 min read3 min read
Mar 14, 2022Women Making History in Cybersecurity: Yolanda WilliamsIn September 2021, Girls Who Code partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop pathways for young women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and technology. …3 min read3 min read
Mar 7, 2022Women Making History in Cybersecurity: Parisa TabrizIn September 2021, Girls Who Code partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop pathways for young women to pursue careers in cybersecurity and technology. …2 min read2 min read
