Talented Tuesdays: Laura Weidman Powers

It's Talented Tuesday! Each week, For Nerdy Girls features a digital innovator who inspires colorful women around the world. These are individuals who should be celebrated on a global level, so we'll start by talking about these changemakers right here.

Name: Laura Weidman Powers

Twitter: @laurawp

Website: code2040.org

What she does: Laura is the co-founder and CEO of CODE2040, "a nonprofit organization that creates programs that increase the representation of Blacks and Latino/as in the innovation economy."

Why she's inspiring: Laura created CODE2040 to change the culture of Silicon Valley. She's not just talking about the demographic change coming to the United States in two decades (which is already here). She's doing something about it by piloting programs for individuals in underrepresented groups to facilitate their success.



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