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Kimberly Bryant is a pioneering force in the tech industry, celebrated for her commitment to diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. As the founder of Black Girls CODE, she has created pathways for young women of color to enter the world of technology and computer science. Born in 1970, Bryant's career spans over two decades in engineering and biotechnology, and her advocacy has inspired countless girls to pursue their passions. Her legacy is not just about coding; it’s about empowerment and representation.
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"I loved school, was an exceptional student, and found a passion for math and science that led me to Vanderbilt University, where I discovered the world of electrical engineering. I did well in college, loved the work I was doing, and soon found myself climbing the corporate ladder after graduation. I was one of the lucky ones."
Kimberly Bryant"Women are both talented and innovative thinkers and tend to use computer science as a tool to solve larger problems."
Kimberly Bryant"I believe it is incredibly important for women and people of color to become the builders and creators in technology. In order to do so, we need to know how to code or, at least, know the language of coding - what I like to call 'code speak.'"
Kimberly Bryant"I did not grow up around computers, so technology was not a tool used every day in my household. I was drawn to computer science due to the creative nature of programming and the technology focus."
Kimberly Bryant"My first introduction to computers and computer programming came during my freshman year of college. I majored in electrical engineering with a minor in computer science, so I learned during my required courses at Vanderbilt University."
Kimberly Bryant"I had originally wanted to be a lawyer. Even when I went to college and majored in engineering, I still thought I'd get a law degree. Then I started taking electrical engineering classes where I saw some of the innovation happening around computers and solid-state technology in the mid '80s."
Kimberly Bryant
"As a little girl growing up in the Deep South, my mother told me that my future lay in my education. And she was right."
Kimberly Bryant
"We want to see companies making a good faith effort and putting some tangible initiatives behind their pledge for diversity."
Kimberly Bryant