Driving Social Justice Through Tech: A Conversation with Ayanna Lott-Pollard of Resilient Coders
In this captivating episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, we delve deep into a conversation with Ayanna Lott-Pollard, the dynamic Executive Director of Resilient Coders. Her non-profit is on a mission to drive "social justice through economic empowerment" by training BIPOC youth from low-income communities to become successful software engineers. Ayanna shares the transformative impact of their 20-week coding boot camp, how they're closing the generational wealth gap, and why skills have become the new degree requirement in today's tech economy. She also discusses her extensive 20-year journey in marketing, operations, and leadership roles that shaped her to be the innovative leader she is today. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in social justice, economic empowerment, and the evolving tech economy.
RISE Urban Nation: Own Your Story. Scale Your Impact. · Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Taryell Simmons
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Show Notes
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/
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