Kimberly Bryant

I hope to literally change the world with Black Girls Code by changing the paradigm which produces the current monolithic ecosystem in technology.

Girls are almost always socialized to be perfect: 'Smile, do well in school, don't take too many risks.'

Women are both talented and innovative thinkers and tend to use computer science as a tool to solve larger problems.

One of the biggest lessons that we hope to model for several folks, including some of the young women of color who come to me, is the value of understanding your worth, standing up, and demanding the best for yourself and not taking less.

I loved school, was an exceptional student, and found a passion for math and science that led me to Vanderbilt University, where I discovered the world of electrical engineering. I did well in college, loved the work I was doing, and soon found myself climbing the corporate ladder after graduation. I was one of the lucky ones.

We want to see companies making a good faith effort and putting some tangible initiatives behind their pledge for diversity.