{"id":36292,"date":"2021-10-01T14:01:21","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T18:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leadingauthorities.com\/blog\/girls-who-code-ceo-tarika-barrett-on-equity-leadership"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T19:25:55","slug":"girls-who-code-ceo-tarika-barrett-on-equity-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leadingauthorities.com\/uk\/blog\/girls-who-code-ceo-tarika-barrett-on-equity-leadership","title":{"rendered":"Girls Who Code CEO Tarika Barrett on Equity & Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cWith all the uncertainty in the world and the challenges businesses are facing, is now really the time to step up and lead an organization into the future?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

That\u2019s the question people asked Dr. Tarika Barrett<\/a> when, in the midst of the pandemic, she was selected by Girls Who Code\u2019s founder to serve as the organization\u2019s CEO and continue its mission to close the gender and diversity gap in tech. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Dr. Barrett asked herself a different question: \u201cWhy not now?\u201d Pandemic or not, her dedication to creating better environments for women and minorities is unwavering. With a focus on education, she speaks passionately about driving change, equity, and diversity in the workplace \u2014 sharing how \u201cyou cannot be what you cannot see,\u201d along with action steps to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for your workforce<\/strong>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

In building educational pathways for young people, Dr. Barrett has had to push past the roadblocks that many leaders face in carrying out their organizations\u2019 missions. She<\/strong> shares real-life examples of how leaders in every industry can unite and engage their teams during challenging times, position their organizations for the future, and create a high-performing culture that sparks real results<\/strong>.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a speaker with an inspiring message and actionable insights on driving equity and change at any organization, Dr. Barrett is a great fit. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

BOOK GIRLS WHO CODE CEO TARIKA BARRETT\u00a0FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT<\/h2>\n\n

Interested in booking Tarika Barrett to share her inspiring message with your group?\u00a0Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to get started!<\/p>\n\n