Introducing G|Code’s Change Makers: Renee Cooper

In October 2020, the G|Code team launched the second cohort of Intro to G|Code, a 10 week program designed for young female and non binary folks 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 Renee Cooper! Renee is from Boston, MA and we have loved her positivity and commitment to learning. Read more about her journey below.

Why did you join G|Code?

I joined G Code to further push myself to gain more skills and knowledge in a growing field. I really want to pursue a career in tech in the future and G|Code gave me a great place to start.

What is a favorite moment or memory from G|Code?

The Kahoot quizzes were great icebreakers when starting a new session. It was a great way to refresh the skills we previously learned.

What have you learned about yourself or about coding? How has participating in G|Code impacted how you see yourself and/or your future?

I learned that learning how to code takes a lot of discipline and practice but there are so many amazing resources out there. G|Gode showed me that I can feel confident in what I learned but also to not be afraid to enlist the help of friends and mentors who are there to help. In the future, I know I will still have everyone from this group to reach out to when I need help or advice.

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!