Reshma Saujani is a globally recognized advocate for gender equity, education, and economic opportunity—and the visionary founder of Girls Who Code, a movement that has transformed access to technology education for millions of young women around the world.
Closing the Gender Gap in Technology
Reshma founded Girls Who Code with a bold and urgent mission: to close the gender gap in technology by inspiring, educating, and equipping young women with the skills and confidence to pursue careers in computer science and STEM. What began as a response to the stark underrepresentation of women in tech has grown into one of the most influential nonprofit organizations in the technology and education ecosystem.
Through after-school clubs, summer immersion programs, and college-level initiatives, Girls Who Code has reached hundreds of thousands of students across the United States and globally—creating early pathways to technical careers and reshaping who gets to build the future.
Education as Economic Empowerment
At the core of Reshma’s work is the belief that access to technical education is a direct driver of economic mobility. By introducing girls to coding, problem-solving, and computational thinking at a young age, Girls Who Code not only builds technical capability, but also confidence, leadership, and resilience—skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
Her approach reframes technology education as a tool for long-term economic empowerment, ensuring that innovation reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.
A Voice for Courage, Confidence, and Cultural Change
Beyond her organizational leadership, Reshma is a widely respected author, speaker, and cultural thought leader. Her work challenges deeply rooted norms around perfectionism, risk-taking, and failure—particularly for women and girls—and calls for a broader redefinition of success in education and leadership.
Through books, keynote addresses, and national advocacy, she has consistently pushed for systemic change in how society supports young women, caregivers, and future leaders.
Lasting Impact Beyond Code
Reshma Saujani’s impact extends far beyond teaching girls how to code. She has helped build a generation of confident problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders—equipped to shape technology with intention and purpose. Her leadership demonstrates that investing in education is not just about filling jobs, but about shaping a more equitable, innovative, and inclusive future.
A Legacy of Access and Opportunity
Through Girls Who Code, Reshma has proven that when access, education, and belief intersect, transformational change is possible. Her work continues to inspire a global movement—one where the future of technology is built by everyone, not just a few.
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