Tag: Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code Expands Board of Directors with Addition of Phil Shawe

Stuart Mitchell

Girls Who Code, the national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology, today announced the appointment of Phil Shawe to the organization’s Board of Directors. Shawe is the CEO and President of TransPerfect, which provides translation, localization, and an array of related business and technology solutions. “We’re thrilled to have Phil Shawe join our Board,” said Founder and CEO Reshma Saujani. “As we look to expand our reach to even more girls, Phil’s expertise in translation and cultural nuances will be invaluable.” Shawe has overseen the day-to-day…

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Uber pledges $1.2m over 3 years to Girls Who Code

Stuart Mitchell

Over the past year or so Uber has struggled to address issues of sexism and gender parity, with reports of harassment and discrimination making the wrong kind of headlines for the business. It is with this in mind that Uber has annouunced a three year partnership with Girls Who Code, the national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. As part of the partnership, Uber will give $1.2 million to Girls Who Code over the next three years, which will help grow hundreds of after school and…

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