Empowering Communities for Change
Our Mission
We are committed to empowering minorities to overcome systemic barriers in the tech industry. With women representing just 25% of the workforce and Black women only 3%—our goal is to shift this narrative through accessible education, mentorship, & career development.
Our Vision
We strive to build a tech landscape where diverse talent is not only included but celebrated. By providing the tools and support to succeed, we envision a future where all voices in tech are heard, valued, and elevated.
Our Impact
We aim to equip 1,000 women and minority students with technical skills, leadership training, and lasting confidence. These changemakers will break barriers, lead innovation, and shape a more inclusive, equitable future across STEM fields.
Our Past Initiatives
FOR AI/ML ENTHUSIASTS
Hotties do Data
Hotties Do Data was an immersive and empowering AI workshop designed to upskill women, minorities, and tech enthusiasts. The event fostered inclusivity and community, blending technical learning with representation-driven goals in tech.
Expert-led sessions on AI fundamentals, scaling strategies, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Participants gained hands-on experience and practical insights into emerging AI tools
Strengthened community through networking, mentorship, and shared growth in tech
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF TECH
Collaboration with the Brooklyn School for Music & Theater
An engaging, hands-on session introducing students to cloud computing and containers. Led by our Founder, Maria Ashby, who shared her journey into cloud-native development and inspired students to explore tech careers.
Interactive learning on cloud computing and containerization fundamentals
Our Founder, Maria Ashby shared her journey on breaking into cloud-native development
Empowering the next generation to pursue accessible and inclusive paths in tech
