In 2018, Reboot set an ambitious goal: to double the number of Black, Latina, and Native American (BLNA) women earning computing degrees by 2025. Over the past seven years, we have worked relentlessly to make this vision a reality—raising $26 million in pooled investments, funding 37 grant programs, and registering more than 1,000 Reboot Scholars. At the start of 2025, we were thrilled to report that we achieved our mission!
This milestone proves that bold, collective action works. It wouldn’t have been possible without our coalition members’ targeted investments, our grantee partners leading transformative programs, our peers amplifying BLNA voices, and—above all—the Reboot Scholars who inspire us every day. Together we are opening doors and paving new pathways for BLNA women and girls to excel in tech. That’s what motivates us as Reboot enters its next chapter.
Today, we’re excited to share a strategic evolution of our mission. Moving forward, Reboot Representation will focus on making collective investments in the success of BLNA women and girls in emerging technological fields.
A new wave of digital transformation is here. We can either build workforces that nurture diverse technical talent—or let disparities grow and innovation stall.
– Dwana Franklin-Davis, Reboot Representation CEO
Emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and next gen semiconductors are not only transforming industries but also reshaping how we live and work. We stand at a critical crossroads—and the bottom line is that addressing global challenges requires bold leadership.
When BLNA women and girls participate in technological innovation, we create smarter products, stronger policies, and broadly beneficial solutions. Reboot sees emerging technological fields as the next frontier in shaping workforce opportunities, driving economic growth, and revolutionizing industries. Read more about our perspective on emerging technological fields, here.
So where are we headed? For the past seven years, Reboot has functioned as both a coalition and a grantmaker—and that won’t change. We’ve always recognized that degrees matter, but so do the pathways that lead to them and the opportunities that follow. Building a strong technical workforce requires a collaborative network of educators, mentors, companies, and communities. Reboot is ready to work with our partners to ensure that BLNA women and girls have the access, influence, and support they need to succeed, from high school to computing degrees and into the workforce.
We will continue advancing these goals by:
- Mobilizing pooled resources from coalition members who are committed to strengthening the technical workforce.
- Making catalytic investments in overlooked high school and college programs that expand access and opportunity.
- Enhancing student engagement through direct support that sets students up for long-term success and fosters a strong sense of belonging.
- Partnering with companies to improve workplace culture and policies to help retain diverse technical talent.
This is a moment to keep pushing forward. We remain committed to a future where BLNA women and girls don’t just enter the industry but can build lasting, rewarding careers in technological fields that shape our world.