In this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, our guest is Ayanna Lott-Pollard, the trailblazing Executive Director of Resilient Coders. Her non-profit organization is revolutionizing the tech economy by providing accessible coding boot camp opportunities for BIPOC youth from low-income communities. Key points of our discussion include:
- Ayanna’s leadership journey and her diverse experience spanning 20 years in marketing and operations.
- The inspiring mission and impactful work of Resilient Coders.
- Insights on closing the generational wealth gap and promoting social justice through economic empowerment.
- The changing landscape of education and why skills are becoming the new degree requirement in the tech industry.
For more details on the work of Ayanna and Resilient Coders, connect with them:
- Website: http://www.resilientcoders.org/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/resilientcoders
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resilientcoders/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resilient-coders/