Meet Girls Who Code CEO Dr. Tarika Barrett
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Dr. Tarika Barrett is a former educator, political organizer, and NYU Steinhardt Teaching and Learning alumna who is also the newly appointed CEO of Girls Who Code; a globally recognized non-profit dedicated to closing the gender gap in tech. From attending an all girls school in Kingston, Jamaica to developing the first software engineering high school in New York City, Dr. Barrett shares her journey and aspirational legacy as a Black woman and change maker in education. Dr. Barrett received the 2021 Dorothy Height Distinguished Alumni Award from NYU Steinhardt, and was the featured speaker at the school’s graduation celebrations.
With a career dedicated to addressing inequities in education and helping young women of all backgrounds succeed, Dr. Tarika Barrett is at the forefront of expanding the pipeline of women entering tech and removing the obstacles that stand in the way of them reaching their full potential. As the CEO of Girls Who Code, an international non-profit organization disrupting the tech industry and transforming perceptions of what a programmer can look like, she spearheads initiatives aimed at closing the gender gap in technology by inspiring, educating, and equipping young women with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities.
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- A pioneer who is leading initiatives to address inequities for women in the workplace and close the gender gap in technology
- Educational disruptor equipping young women for success in STEM fields, with programs that have served 580,000 students around the world
- Speaks to the importance of leading diversity and equity in the workplace, along with actionable steps to create an environment that is more inclusive and supportive of women and minorities
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