Kimberly Bryant, a trailblazer in technology education, was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Memphis, and in 2011, she founded Black Girls CODE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing girls of color, ages 7 to 17, to technology and computer programming. Kimberly’s work has been recognized by the Obama administration, which honored her as a White House Champion of Change for Tech Inclusion in 2013. She was named to Business Insider’s “The 25 Most Influential African Americans in Technology,” The Root 100, and the Ebony Power 100 lists. Possessing an innovative and creative spirit, Kimberly is high-energy and focused.
