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Our Language is Constantly Evolving: Trans-inclusivity and BLNA

A note from the Reboot Representation team Inclusion is at the core of Reboot Representation’s mission. Reboot values non-traditional tech professionals and strives to be allies to those who identify as such — in education, tech, and beyond. And, as we work toward increasing the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women in computing,...

Tech Companies: Stop conflating privilege with potential

This article, co-written by Reboot Representation CEO Dwana Franklin-Davis and Last Mile Education Fund Founder Ruthe Farmer, originally appeared on 12/24/21 on TechCrunch. The number of low-income students attending college is increasing: According to a 2016 report from the Pew Research Center, the total share of undergraduate college students who come from low-income families...

Dear Tech Companies

Making pledges isn’t hard. The real work is in keeping them. Almost two years ago, Corporate America got a wake-up call. As the world responded to George Floyd’s murder with rage, empathy, and solidarity, tech corporations vowed to address systemic racism, pledging commitments to racial equity initiatives and diversifying their talent pools. Almost two years...

Auth0 Joins the Reboot Coalition

Today, Auth0 announced that they will join the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition. We are excited to welcome them as we work toward our goal of doubling the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women graduating with computing bachelor’s degrees by 2025. Auth0 aims to help organizations implement easy but robust security, identity management, and...

What We’ve Learned

Tech’s representation crisis has deeper roots than you think. Since Reboot Representation was founded in late 2018, we’ve been laser focused on one goal: increasing the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women who are graduating with computing bachelor’s degrees as a means to diversify the vibrant and influential but largely homogeneous tech industry....

Comcast NBCUniversal Joins the Coalition as an Executive Member

Today, Comcast NBCUniversal announced that they will join the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition. We are excited to welcome them as an Executive-level partner as we work towards our goal of doubling the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women graduating with computing bachelor’s degrees by 2025. As a global media and technology company, Comcast...

Reboot CEO Dwana Franklin-Davis Speaks at the 2020 Grace Hopper Celebration

On Wednesday, September 30 at 11:15am PT the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition CEO, Dwana-Franklin Davis, will speak at the 2020 virtual Grace Hopper Celebration. Dwana’s talk–Less Guilt, More Action: Centering Women of Color in Grantmaking to Diversify Tech–will address the importance of strategic and collective action in improving representation in the tech sector, especially for...

Cognizant Joins the Coalition as an Executive Member

Today, Cognizant, through funding provided by the Cognizant U.S. Foundation announced that they will join the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition. We are excited to have their support as we work towards our goal of doubling the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women graduating with computing degrees by 2025. The partnership is part of...

Coalition Companies Share Commitment to Racial Equity

Across the nation, the movement for Black lives has shone a spotlight on the urgent need for racial equity in our systems, our policies, our cities, and our workplaces. Reboot Representation Tech Coalition member companies recognize that this is a moment to commit to action that will lead to change in the tech sector, both...

Reboot Representation’s Tech Coalition Pools Its Resources in Response to COVID-19

In response to COVID-19, Reboot created an online bank of helpful news and resources from our coalition members. These resources offer support for schools, educators, students, and families navigating this new normal, like Adobe’s Creative Cloud Support for Schools and Educators, Amazon’s Free CS Courses, and Salesforce’s Resources for Education Institutions. In times of crisis,...