Women Who Code
WWCode is a non profit that empowering diverse women to excel in tech.
Women Who Code (WWCode) is an international nonprofit dedicated to empowering diverse women to excel in technology careers. WWCode is building a world where diverse women and historically excluded people thrive at every level. The organization has executed more than 15,000 free events around the world, garnered a membership exceeding 320,000, and delivers programming to members in 147 countries. Women Who Code Values Focus on the mission, Design for inclusion, Advocate for change, Journey forward WHAT WE DO: -Advance diverse women in their careers every step of the way -Provide a community of 320,000 that has become a movement in technology leadership -Build Global Leaders in Tech, effectively changing the industry -Offer low to no-barrier-to-entry programs, events, scholarships, and more for women to build tech and leadership skills -Job board (ask about a YC discount) Learn more at: www.womenwhocode.com or contact us at contact@womenwhocode.com
Active Founders
Alaina Percival, CEO and Board Chair
Alaina is CEO and co-founder of Women Who Code. Under Alaina’s leadership, the organization has grown to serve 290,000 members in 134 countries. Alaina has been published by notable outlets and is an accomplished tech speaker who recently spoke at the United Nations on intersectional diversity and equity-centered decision-making in data strategy. Alaina is also an Angel, a Venture Partner at Valor Ventures, a Scout for Picus Capital, and teaches WomenLead in Tech at Georgia State University.
Former Founders
Zassmin Montes de Oca
Zassmin is passionate about application security and promoting women in technology. She started her career as a software engineer before co-founding Women Who Code, serving as their CTO and Board Vice Chair. Zassmin's interest in security propelled her into her role as a Security Engineering Manager at Coinbase.
