Introducing G|Code’s Change Makers: Dyjah Stewart
In February 2020, the G|Code team launched Intro to G|Code, a 12 week program designed for young women of color to uncover interest and aptitude in tech within a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment. The Intro to G|Code Change Makers have shown us their grit, scrappiness, and creativity, as well as their commitment to community and personal growth. We are beyond proud of our Change Makers who will graduate in just a few days, and are thrilled to celebrate their achievements and share some of their stories.
Today, we celebrate Dyjah Stewart! Originally from Roxbury, MA, Dyjah has impressed us with her perseverance and kindness. Learn more about her journey below.
Why did you join G|Code?
To expand knowledge.
What is a favorite moment or memory from G|Code?
Meeting everyone for the first time & later sharing personal experiences during pandemic.
How has participating in Intro to G|Code impacted how you see yourself, coding, and your future?
I learned more about my eagerness towards sticking to goals I set for myself. What I learned about coding is that this is something I can easily pick up again later in life when the timing is right & my priorities are straightened in order to seek brighter opportunities for myself.
G|Code is a visionary non-profit striving to empower Boston’s young women of color by providing them with housing, technical training, leadership development, internship placements, and a resilient and compassionate community to learn from and grow alongside. Many thanks to Bridgette Wallace, Rizel Bobb-Semple, Bailey Siber, and the rest of the G|Code team and volunteers for making the Intro to G|Code program a success!
