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.
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:
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