Letter from our CEO
Since launching Reboot, we knew 2025 would be an important milestone in our story. It was the timeline we set to reach our first mission — doubling the number of Black, Latina, and Native American (BLNA) women graduating with computing degrees. Thanks to the collective investments of the Reboot Tech Coalition, we did it. And we did it ahead of schedule.
This victory is more than just a number. It represents thousands of new pathways created and futures rewritten for BLNA women and girls. It’s proof of what’s possible when companies unite with a common purpose — pooling philanthropic resources, sharing wisdom, and partnering actively to expand who gets to build, design, and lead the future of emerging tech.
To our partners, grantees, and allies: thank you. You made this model of collective action real — and successful.
As we celebrate, we’re also looking ahead.
The next, more complex challenge is ensuring these graduates — and the generations behind them — don’t just enter the tech industry but thrive within it. That’s why Reboot is evolving its strategy to focus on collective investments in the success of BLNA women and girls in emerging technological fields.
We have proven that we can solve the “pipeline” problem. Now, we are applying that same collective power to solve the “pathway” problem.
Our next phase will…
- Deepen impact through place-based grantmaking, beginning in New York, New Mexico, California, and Oklahoma, to strengthen local ecosystems of support connecting K-12 education, higher education, and workforce opportunities.
- Bridge the gap from education to industry by expanding support for students through professional development, a Scholars Resource Hub, a dynamic resume database that connects our partners with ready-to-hire talent.
As we look ahead to 2026, we are filled with renewed
purpose. Together, we’re building a more equitable and
innovative future — and this next chapter is just
beginning. I’m honored to walk into it with you.
Onward,
Dwana Franklin-Davis
CEO, Reboot Representation
