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Coding for Change: How Brianne Caplan’s Nonprofit is Creating Opportunity in Tech
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In this powerful episode, Brianne Caplan, founder of Code Your Dreams, joins Dr. Payal Beri to share how her nonprofit is using computer science education to level the playing field in tech. Together they discuss how equitable access to tech education is transforming communities, from kindergartners building apps to grandmothers launching websites from prison.
In this episode:
00:00 The Importance of Early Exposure to STEM
01:19 Introducing Brianne and Code Your Dreams
03:30 Brianne's Personal Journey into STEM
05:41 Challenges and Gender Norms in STEM Education
11:21 The Birth of Code Your Dreams
13:59 Nonprofit Challenges and Strategies
22:02 Impact of Code Your Dreams in Various Communities
36:20 The Power of Community and Education
45:29 Conclusion and Future Vision
Brianne opens up about overcoming early gendered expectations, her journey into tech as a self-taught coder, and why she believes technology education is a human right. She shares how her organization reaches underserved communities through schools, community centers, and even correctional facilities, empowering students to solve real-world problems with technology.
They also discuss the nuances of starting and running a non-profit, and how anyone can get involved and make change in their community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about education equity, nonprofit innovation, and building a more inclusive future through tech!
More from Brianne:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannecaplan
https://www.instagram.com/codewithbri/?hl=en
https://www.codeyourdreams.org/about-us
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