Posts Tagged ‘Women in STEM’
Investing in Tomorrow’s Tech Talent Starts Today
At HYPE, we believe tech should reflect the world it serves. That means creating space for every young person—regardless of race, gender, age, income or background—to see
themselves in STEM. Our mission is rooted in access, equity, inclusion and visibility.
But today, these values are under siege.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re not asking for money. We’re asking for something deeper: your voice, your advocacy and your belief in a tech industry that sees us all. Generosity isn’t just about dollars — it’s about showing up, speaking out and standing with those who are building a better future.
Read MoreBeyond the Code: The Real Keys to Getting More Girls in Tech
Let’s be real—when people talk about why there aren’t more women in tech, they throw out a lot of theories. Not interested. Not skilled. Not encouraged. But here’s the truth: it’s not about ability—it’s about access. A 2014 study from Google, Women Who Choose Computer Science—What Really Matters, found that of 91 different factors, just…
Read MoreHope for Youth, Inc. and Sage Announce Three-Year Partnership to Advance Opportunities for Women and Girls in Tech
ATLANTA (March 4, 2025) – Hope for Youth, Inc. (HYPE) is proud to announce a three-year partnership with Sage, a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) aiming to foster digital inclusion and support the next generation of tech talent. Delivered through the company’s social-impact arm, Sage Foundation…
Read More2025 HYPE About Tech Conference Press Release
Top Women Leaders in Business, STEM, Entertainment and Academia Unite for “HYPE About Tech” Conference in Atlanta With support from Sage Foundation, HYPE hosts inaugural event to equip women and girls with the skills, mentorship, and support for pursuing careers in STEM [Atlanta, GA] – For women and girls pursuing careers in STEM, the journey…
Read MoreScholar Spotlight: Hannah L.
Hannah is a 2024 graduate of HYPE’s Leadership Academy, and she continues to find new and impressive ways to demonstrate her leadership within the HYPE community – and beyond! She was recently selected as a participant on Delta Air Lines’ Women Inspiring our Next Generation (WING) flight. On Friday September 20, 2024, Delta will fill…
Read MoreThe HYPE Project Expands to Six Metro Atlanta School Districts
ATLANTA, GA – Hope for Youth through Providing Educational Opportunities (HYPE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls of color with technology skills, is excited to announce its expansion into six metro Atlanta counties. The organization’s transformative coding classes and leadership programs are now in Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County Public Schools, Clayton County Public…
Read MoreScholar Spotlight: Talaia R.
Talaia has been in the HYPE family since 2020. She is a former HYPE scholarship recipient and is starting her junior year of college majoring in cybersecurity. We recently asked Talaia some questions to get to know her better. Here’s what she had to say: What is your favorite part about being involved in HYPE?…
Read MoreThe 2024 HYPE International Experience was Saved by Students’ Heart for Service
You can imagine how stressed we were when Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Jamaica just days before our nine HYPE alumnae and three trip leaders were scheduled to take off for our 2024 HYPE International Experience. This was set to be our first trip since 2019, and we worried that yet another trip would be…
Read MoreHow Women in Tech are Transforming Philanthropy
Women in Tech are transforming philanthropy. HYPE Founder, Kristina Newton, joins a panel with leaders from Salesforce and Resilient Coders to talk about the collaboration between technology, nonprofits, women leadership, and philanthropy that leads to local and global impact. Newton was invited to offer her unique insights on the panel as 1 of 10 Black…
Read MoreHYPE is Here for the Future of Girls of Color in STEM
For HYPE founder and recent finalist for the Women in Tech’s Woman of the Year in STEAM Education award Kristina Newton, it’s personal.
“Despite all my potential and capabilities I had in the tech workforce, I felt alone. I didn’t see myself represented in leadership anywhere,” said Newton. “But my experiences as a Black woman in tech and the corporate workforce weren’t unique.”
With only 3 percent of computing-related jobs held by Black women, Newton experienced firsthand the challenges that so many minority women continue to face. “There really is not a reason why I shouldn’t be an executive or like a senior leader in a tech company today,” said Newton as she reflected on her trajectory through middle school, high school, college, and even into her seven-year career in technology.
Due to that lack of opportunity and representation, Newton left her role as consultant for Accenture in 2013 to find her place of belonging, which led to her launching HYPE in 2017.
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