February 2018 Edition of Envision Equity

ENVISION EQUITY FEBRUARY 2018
became the class spokesman and have received
the opportunity to talk on television multiple
times. While receiving interviews on my
computer science experience I speak on my
schools behalf on how we rebuild and code
computers to donate to the unfortunate. We
have even been given the opportunity to get the
idea and word out on Girls Who Code and the
mayor’s state address. This is our way of giving
back to the community because due to this
generation and era it’s important to have a
computer to learn, fill out job applications and
more. This contributes to families as well
because when in need they are able to receive a
refurbished computer as well.
With being a mentor and a role model in Girls
Who Code I’m able to set the tone that Girls
don’t have to feel intimidated or uncomfortable
because they won’t have many individuals
similar to them. I have the passion to empower
others to develop their knowledge in computer
science and more.
When joining Girls Who Code to help break the ice and help others stop feeling intimidated or
overwhelmingly challenged by the subjects we have speakers who come in to tell their story.
For example, so far this year we have had speakers such from Humana and government
agency to explain code to us and talk about their general journey of being a minority in the
computer field. We learn the hardware and software aspects of computer science so then we
can be useful within any job we desire to join. In addition, more importantly so we can benefit
our community and classmates making the learning environment a more equal environment
fee for equity and education for everyone.
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