Our Mission
We’re here to amplify the voices of women in tech. Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned engineer, or somewhere in between—this space is for you. We're building a future where women are seen, heard, and leading the way in technology.
Digital Goddesses
Ada Lovelace (1815–1852)
Contribution: First Computer Programmer
- Ada wrote the first algorithm intended for a machine—the Analytical Engine by Charles Babbage.
- She imagined computers could go beyond math to create music, art, and more.
- Her work laid the foundation for modern programming.
🧠 Legacy: The programming language "Ada" was named in her honor.
Grace Hopper (1906–1992)
Contribution: Pioneer of Computer Programming Languages
- Created the first compiler, allowing programmers to use plain English-like language.
- Helped develop COBOL, one of the first high-level programming languages.
- Coined the term "debugging" after finding a moth inside a computer.
🛠 Legacy: Nicknamed “Amazing Grace,” she revolutionized coding.
Annie Easley (1933–2011)
Contribution: Rocket Scientist and Computer Programmer
- Worked at NASA as a mathematician and computer programmer.
- Developed code for rocket launch systems, including those used in Centaur rockets.
- Advocated for diversity in STEM and helped break racial and gender barriers.
🚀 Legacy: A true pioneer for both space exploration and women of color in tech.
katherine johnson (1918–2020)
Contribution: Trajectory Calculations for Space Missions
- She calculated the trajectory for Alan Shepard’s 1961 Freedom 7 mission, which was America’s first human spaceflight.
- For the Friendship 7 mission, astronaut John Glenn personally asked NASA to “get the girl” (Katherine) to verify the computer's orbital calculations by hand before he would fly.
🚀 Legacy: She made space travel safer and more accurate through precise calculations and Her work proved that Black women could not only contribute to science — they could lead it.
Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000)
Contribution: Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum
- During World War II, Hedy co-invented a “frequency-hopping” communication system with composer George Antheil in 1941.
- The idea: If radio signals rapidly hop between frequencies, enemies can’t easily jam or intercept them.
🚀 Legacy: Mother of Modern Wireless: 📶 Wi-Fi,📱 Bluetooth🛰️, GPS📡, Mobile communications.
Margaret Hamilton (1936)
Contribution: Lead Software Engineer for Apollo Missions
- Margaret was the Director of Software Engineering at MIT Instrumentation Lab, which worked with NASA.
- She led the team that developed the onboard flight software for the Apollo space program — including Apollo 11, the first mission to land on the Moon in 1969.
🚀 Legacy: Inventor of Software Engineering.
Sheryl Kara Sandberg (1969)
Contribution: COO of Facebook / Meta.
- Transformed Facebook from a fast-growing startup into a profitable global business.
- Developed and scaled the advertising model that made Facebook one of the biggest digital ad platforms.
- Built Facebook’s business operations, HR, sales, and marketing, helping the company go public in 2012.
🧠 Legacy: Tech Leadership at Facebook (Meta)
Reshma Saujani (1975)
Contribution: Founder of Girls Who Code
- Created the nonprofit Girls Who Code to inspire, educate, and equip young girls with computing skills.
- The program has reached over 500,000 girls globally, especially focusing on underrepresented communities.
- Helped dramatically increase the number of young women entering computer science and tech careers.
🛠 Legacy:Impact on Tech & Education
Fei-Fei-li (1976)
Contribution: Creation of ImageNet
- Initiated the ImageNet project in 2006, building a massive, labeled image dataset of over 14 million images spanning thousands of object categories.
- This dataset and its annual ImageNet Challenge were pivotal in catalyzing the deep learning revolution—most notably influencing breakthroughs like AlexNet in 2012 .
- Joined Stanford in 2009, directed the Stanford AI Lab (2013–2018), and co‑founded the Human‑Centered AI Institute (HAI) in 2019.
🚀 Legacy: Pioneering AI and Computer Vision Research
Parisa Tabriz (1983)
Contribution: Parisa Tabriz is a prominent Iranian-American computer security expert and technology leader.
- Google Chrome Leadership: Parisa Tabriz serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Google Chrome, overseeing the development and security of one of the world's most widely used web browsers.
- Project Zero: She manages Project Zero, Google's elite team dedicated to identifying and addressing zero-day vulnerabilities, thereby improving the overall security of the internet.
🚀 Legacy: Affectionately known as Google's "Security Princess," she has significantly influenced the cybersecurity landscape through her leadership, advocacy, and innovative approach to security.
Kimberly Bryant (1967)
Contribution: American electrical engineer and the founder of Black Girls CODE.
- Biotech and Pharma Industry: Held engineering and technical leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies such as Genentech, Merck, and Pfizer for over 20 years.
- Founder of Black Girls CODE: Established in 2011 to provide technology education to girls of color, aiming to bridge the digital divide and increase diversity in tech.
🚀 Legacy: Her work has significantly impacted the representation of Black women in STEM fields.
Tiera Guinn Fletcher (1995)
Contribution: Tiera Guinn Fletcher is an American aerospace engineer recognized for her significant contributions to NASA's Space Launch System .
- 2017 Good Housekeeping's Awesome Woman Award.
- Albert G. Hill Prize at MIT for academic excellence and contributions to campus diversity.
🚀 Legacy: Born in the greater Atlanta area, Fletcher developed an early interest in aerospace engineering at age 11 through a Lockheed Martin program.
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