Introducing G|Code’s Change Makers: Sade Franco-Ogunleye
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 Sade Franco-Ogunleye! Sade calls New Haven, CT home and has inspired us with her dedication to the G|Code community and excitement about coding. Learn more about her journey below.
Why did you join G|Code?
I needed a guiding light to initiate me into the wonderful world of coding and I wanted to build some hard skills to strengthen my existing skill set.
What is a favorite moment or memory from G|Code?
My favorite moment of G|Code was when we played Among Us during a game night and spent the entire night lying to each other’s faces, but falling deeper and deeper in friendship at the same time❤
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 coding is not as daunting as it may initially appear! I’ve learned that I tend to be overwhelmed by the prospect of learning a new, foreign skill, but that everything is attainable if you have the right resources and enough motivation.
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!
