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Our mission

Rewriting the Code supports and empowers college, graduate and early career women in tech through intersectional communities, mentorship, industry experience, and educational resources to become the next generation of engineers and tech leaders.

Our core values

Belonging and Community

Belonging is our bedrock. Community is our charge.

Empowerment

We lift, lean on, and leverage each other’s strengths.

Access

Access should have no admission fee.

Impact

We bravely disrupt inequity to boldly impact the future.

Representation

We create mirrors and shatter glass ceilings.

We tailor programs to meet the needs of women navigating towards or advancing careers in tech.

Community

Engage with a vibrant network of peers, mentors, and industry leaders.

Career

Discover a realm of career opportunities in computer science and engineering.

Broader Exposure

Gain real-world exposure to cutting-edge fields like AI, machine learning, blockchain, and more.

Mentorship

Garner advice and support from a diverse network of company tech leaders, peers, mentors, and women role models.

Financial Assistance

Overcome financial hurdles on your way to graduation with the RTC Women in Tech Fund.

Skill Development

Develop your skills, including networking, confidence, communication, leadership, and navigating challenging situations in a safe, inclusive space.

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Undergrad + Grad Members

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Early Career Members

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Black Wings Members

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Latinas de RTC Members

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Tech Natives Members

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Universities

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Countries

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Industry Partners


Meet our Team

The RTC community is served by a passionate and nimble group of staff members working across the country and a volunteer Board of Directors. Every member of our team is dedicated to empowering women to become the tech leaders of tomorrow. Meet the core team members working to support our mission.

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Leadership

Sue Harnett

Founder and CEO

Sue is a proven company founder, entrepreneur, and healthcare leader. Before Rewriting the Code, Sue launched, developed, and successfully sold a novel e-commerce and technology business in the collegiate and professional sports industry. Sue also created the strategic vision and operational infrastructure for a multi-specialty physician organization within Duke University Health System, a nationally acclaimed academic health system. She is an expert at recognizing the viability of business opportunities, testing the market to refine the proposed model, and executing the go-to-market strategy. She brings a strong ability to create passionate teams, establish focused and positive work cultures and lead disruptive business models to bring innovative change. Sue hopes to positively impact the young college women of Rewriting the Code by supporting the students with the necessary skills, confidence, and applied work opportunities to develop the next generation of technology leaders. Sue received her Masters in Healthcare Administration from Duke University in 1992 and an AB in Economics from Duke University in 1990. Sue earned a full scholarship to Duke, receiving All-America honors before playing professional basketball in Kortrijk, Belgium.

Sue Harnett
Core Team
Jade Barricelli
Jade Barricelli
SVP, Community and Partner Programs
Kristin Austin
Kristin Austin, Ed.D.
VP, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Erica Crutch
Erica Crutch
VP, Partner Engagement
Victoria Ewing
Victoria Ewing
VP, Business Development
Sammi Steele
Sammi Steele
Director of Member Programs and Events
Lucille Tasker
Lucille Tasker
Sr. Director of Data and Technology
Christy Augsburger
Christy Augsburger
Sr. Director of Marketing
Nicole Wright
Nicole Wright
Director of Partner Engagement
Jessica Furness
Jessica Furness
Director of RTC UK
Jessica Sherwood
Jessica Sherwood
Sr. Executive Assistant
Angela Smith
Angela Smith
Sr. Information Technology Manager
Jasmine Lunceford
Jasmine Lunceford
Social Media and Community Specialist
Sidney Lopez
Sidney Lopez
Member Programs & Leadership Manager
Sue Harnett TEDx Talk Cary

TEDx with Sue Harnett

Hear our founder, Sue Harnett, speak about the power of teamwork at TEDx Cary Women.

Watch Sue’s TedTalk
Board of Directors
Roz Francuz-Harris
Roz Francuz-Harris
Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Zillow
Dr. Leah Houde
U.S. Chief Learning Officer, PwC
Peter Lange
Provost Emeritus and Professor, Duke University
Owen Astrachan
Professor of Computer Science, Duke University
Rob Fuentes
Managing Director, CDIO Group Functions | Eng Lead HR, Comms & Branding, Legal & Corporate Services UBS
Myra Gupta
Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir
Tracy Doakes
President and Chief Executive Officer, MCNC
Marykay Wells
Chief Information Officer, Pearson
Anais Lawson
RTC Student Member
Alice Wang
RTC Student Member
Sue Harnett
Founder and President, Rewriting the Code
Jade Barricelli
Jade Baricelli
SVP, Community + Partner Programs, Rewriting the Code
RTC Black Wings Leaders 2023-2024
Grace Coleman
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Layke Jones
Layke Jones
North Carolina A&T State University
Ibukunoluwa Adeloye
Ibukunoluwa Adeloye
Howard University
Leesel Fraser
Leesel Fraser
The City University of New York
Latinas de RTC Leaders 2023-2024
Nara Valera-Simeon
University of North Carolina
Hailey Garcia
Hailey Garcia
University of California, Berkeley
Sulamith Ranilla
Suli Caceres Ranilla
Columbia University
Christina Valtierra
University of Texas at El Paso
RTC Tech Natives Leaders 2023-2024
Kyra Kaya
Kyra Kaya
Yale University
Madeline Gupta
Madeline Gupta
Yale University
Latinas de RTC at Duolino HQ

Together, we can transform the face of technology.

Rewriting the Code provides companies with direct access to talented, diverse talent. By partnering with RTC, you can attract women talent and help encourage women to pursue a career in technology. We can renovate what it means to be a woman in tech and make adjustments that will lead to a more equitable workplace.

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Hire more women in tech with Rewriting the Code

Together, we can make the tech industry more diverse and inclusive. Becoming an RTC partner demonstrates your company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion while making a positive difference in the lives of underrepresented communities.

We’d love to connect with your team to learn more about your hiring goals and how to best showcase your company to Rewriting the Code members. Complete the form below to get in touch.

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