Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org, advocates for tech equity and has transformed Chicago Public Schools. She shares her unexpected journey into computer science and how societal perceptions shape access to technology. The duo discusses the importance of equal exposure for aspiring techies and challenges outdated gender norms. Brenda emphasizes AI as a tool for creativity, while highlighting the global impact of the Grace Hopper Celebration in empowering women in tech and fostering diversity in the industry.