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2024 Impact Report

Letter from CEO & Founder Sue Harnett

Dear Rewriting the Code Members, Partners, and Supporters,

As we close the chapter on an incredible 2024, I can’t help but reflect on the power of this community—on the resilience, brilliance, and determination of the women just beginning their technology careers. Last year, we expanded globally, exceeded expectations, and created new opportunities for each other. Every one of you gave to RTC—your time, expertise, stories, vision, and commitment to uplifting RTC members.

What We Built in 2024

  • Bringing People Together:
    This year, RTC hosted countless meetups, conferences, and campus events across the U.K., Ireland, Canada, and major U.S. cities like Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.. These weren’t just events. They were spaces where knowledge was shared, mentorship flourished, and young women saw what was possible for their futures.
  • Listening & Learning:
    We spent the year doing what great leaders do—we listened. Through conversations, surveys, and deep discussions with our members and corporate partners, we learned what our women need to thrive in tech. And we turned those insights into action—providing educational opportunities, career guidance, and hands-on support to help our members navigate an ever-changing industry.
  • Expanding Our Circle:
    Change doesn’t happen alone. It happens when companies, leaders, and allies step up and commit to doing better. This year, more organizations joined our mission, opening doors for our members, offering mentorship, and providing career opportunities that wouldn’t have existed otherwise. We are grateful for these partnerships—but even more excited about what’s ahead.
  • Growing Our Team, Growing Our Impact:
    RTC welcomed six new team members in the U.S. and U.K.—each bringing a wealth of experience, new ideas, and a deep understanding of what it means to support women at the start of their technology careers. With their leadership, we’ve strengthened our global presence, reaching more women in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and beyond.
  • Reaching New Heights:
    We set out to grow this community to 30,000 members, but we blew past that goal thanks to all of you. Today, 33,500 women are part of RTC—learning, growing, and shaping the future of tech. And this is just the beginning.
Sue Harnett

What’s Next for 2025?

Technology is evolving rapidly, and we need to ensure that women aren’t just keeping up—we need to ensure they’re leading the way. That’s why we’re doubling down on skill-building in the fields shaping the future, from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity.

We’re also strengthening our impact beyond education—deepening our work in workplace retention, corporate social responsibility, and philanthropy. Because this isn’t just about getting women in the door—it’s about making sure they thrive once they’re there. And with that vision in mind, we’re setting our sights on an even bigger goal: reaching 40,000 members by the end of 2025.

This Is About All of Us

I hope you take a moment to let the importance of this work sink in—to feel the power of what we’ve built together. Because none of this would be possible without you. The members who show up, work hard and dream big. The mentors who give their time and wisdom. The partners and supporters who can translate academic frameworks to solutions that provide innovative solutions with technology.

Thank you for everything you do. Thank you for believing in this mission. And thank you for being part of this journey.

With tremendous gratitude,

Sue Harnett
Founder & CEO

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"For me, success is all about growth, both in my career and personally. It’s setting big goals, but also learning along the way and staying open to new opportunities. Being part of supportive communities like this helps make that journey a lot more rewarding, knowing that you’ve got people by your side who understand what you’re going through."

Edlyn J.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Rewriting the Code is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering university students and early-career women in tech. Through collaborative learning and career-focused development, we foster belonging, champion opportunity, and equip future innovators with the skills, knowledge, and connections to thrive—reshaping the future of technology.

Our Vision

We envision a world where women in tech lead, innovate, and drive meaningful change. By preparing them for high-demand technologies, expanding global opportunities, and leveraging data insights, we empower a future-ready workforce. We unlock technology’s limitless potential through career development and a commitment to social impact.

RTC prepares the next generation of tech talent to learn, innovate, and lead.

Our Community Values

Belonging & 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 develop future-ready talent prepared to shape and lead in tech.

Representation

We create mirrors and shatter glass ceilings.
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"RTC gave me my international tech community. Moving to a new country for a summer internship, I felt a sense of isolation and uncertainty. However, discovering RTC UK was a game-changer. The community provided a welcoming and supportive environment where I could connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experienced mentors, and explore new technical concepts."

Abiola F.

2024 By the Numbers

95%

of RTC members feel certain about pursuing a career in tech by graduation

89%

of members said RTC has positively impacted their career or life.

85%

of members feel that RTC has positively impacted their student experience or career opportunities

$289,507

in funds distributed via the RTC Future of Tech Fund

255

events hosted

8,000+

event attendees

1 Year

anniversary of the launch of
RTC UK!
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Our Community

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US UK&I Top Universities Top Summer Cities Top Student Cities Top Tech Interests Top Jobs Top Early Career Cities RTC Slack
7,624
Undergraduate Students
1,126
Graduate Students
14,284
Early Career Members
39%
YoY Membership Growth
1,811
Undergraduate Students
362
Graduate Students
1,859
Early Career Members
351%
YoY Membership Growth
Northeastern University
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of Waterloo
New York University
Columbia University
San Francisco
New York
Seattle
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Washington DC
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Boston
New York
San Francisco
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DC
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Artificial Intelligence
Backend Development
Web Development
Data Science
Software Developer
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Data Scientist
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19,142
Participants
37%
Engagement Rate
17,492
Posts Made
28,171
Replies
87,528
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"I've met some of my absolute favorite people through RTC! As a Latina in STEM, it's rare to see myself reflected in the workforce, but RTC has given me a community that truly inspires and uplifts me. Representation matters, and having friends who understand your journey makes all the difference. To me, success means thriving in tech while staying true to who I am—and RTC makes that possible!"

Katherin S.

Black Wings UK Community Launch

UK Black Wings has launched, creating a dedicated space for Black women in tech to connect, collaborate, and thrive. With Black women making up less than 1% of the UK tech sector, the launch gathered 100+ women for two powerful events featuring industry leaders and community voices. This milestone builds a strong, supportive network to foster connections, career growth, and representation. With 33% of RTC UK members of Black Heritage, we honored UK Black History Month in October with events that empowered and uplifted our community. Members joined an exclusive networking breakfast at Black Tech Fest and attended Europe’s largest tech and culture festival. We also hosted community dinners nationwide, creating welcoming spaces for connection and celebration.
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2024 Programs & Events

RTC Future of Tech Fund

The Future of Tech Fund, in partnership with Goldman Sachs, offers financial support to US and UK undergraduates facing urgent obstacles on the way to graduation. It has provided over $200k to RTC members through a trust-based approach, increasing the impact as more partners join the initial investment.

 

Rise with RTC

RTC’s 2024 lineup offered members 30 workshops across our six main educational pillars: Recruiting Success, Interest Exploration, Confidence & Self-Care, Career Acceleration, Tech Trends & Tools, and Financial Literacy. Over 2,000 women in tech engaged and benefitted from attending these programs live throughout the year, providing an average of 9/10 feedback scores!

TechConnect - Spring Recruiting Fair

The first TechConnect event connected RTC members with hiring partners. With 457 attendees, including students and early-career professionals, participants engaged in small-group sessions with recruiters, attending six 20-minute sessions to introduce themselves, ask questions, and share resumes. The event featured over 25 open positions and addressed job seekers’ needs. As a pilot program, TechConnect was successful with 2025 seeing an expansion for the event.

Black Wings Hacks

More than 450 women participated in nine educational workshops and attended eleven company talks during our annual virtual hackathon. This year, the hackathon attracted 320 hackers, marking a 129% increase from 2023, who worked together to develop 60 projects. The women who attended the event expressed that they felt “empowered,” “heard,” “powerful,” and “supported.”

CodePath x RTC Technical Interview Prep

Powered by Reboot Representation and in partnership with CodePath, RTC supported a cohort of 73 Black, Latina, and Native/Indigenous undergraduate women in preparing for their tech careers. Participants completed a 10-week Technical Interview Prep course by CodePath, with strategic peer support and exclusive events. 57% identified as first-generation students. The program showed significant outcomes in HackRank performance, increased confidence, a sense of belonging in tech, and commitment to tech careers.

25 to F.I.N.I.S.H.

The 25 to F.I.N.I.S.H. Institute supports Black, Latina, and Native/Indigenous women in computer science during their senior year, enhancing agency and belonging in tech. Launched in October 2024, it involves over 75 college seniors from New York City, Boston, and Washington, DC. Participants engage in bi-monthly virtual and in-person sessions centered on Financial Knowledge, Identity Exploration, Network Expansion, Inspiration, Software Skills, and Health & Wellness. The program concludes with a graduation celebration in May 2025.

Summer Tech Hubs

With a grant from AffirmCares, Rewriting the Code’s Summer Tech Hubs flourished in six locations: the Bay Area, New York City, Seattle, and new hubs in Boston, Toronto, and London. RTC leaders organized 32 socials for about 300 members, fostering community connections for tech interns.

Partners boosted these efforts with 16 tech crawls and five welcome events, attracting over 1000 attendees. Hosting partners like Bank of America and Liberty Mutual committed to empowering future leaders in tech. These events enabled members to build networks, share experiences, and gain insights for their tech careers.

Early Career Programs

RTC Early Career Tech Hubs supported early-career women in tech, hosting 49 events in Boston, Seattle, and New York City with nearly 600 attendees. From craft nights to meet-ups, these gatherings built community and connections.

By collaborating with dedicated volunteers, RTC strengthens ties in these areas, empowering women to thrive in tech careers and enhancing their sense of belonging.

Emerging City Socials
RTC expanded outreach to global cities, hosting socials with attendees in Philadelphia, San Francisco, Nashville, Austin, and Nairobi, showcasing RTC’s commitment to fostering connection and growth.

The Download
In May 2024, RTC launched The Download, a monthly virtual series for the Early Career community, addressing essential topics like Financial Literacy and navigating workplace challenges.

Virtual Career Summit

Over 2,500 women from 400+ colleges worldwide participated in the fifth-annual VCS and InclYOUsion Day events. 100% of the attendees attended without any cost to them. The events were sponsored by 32 companies directly engaging with emerging talent, hiring dozens of women in the following months!

UK Career Summit

In November 2024, Rewriting the Code hosted its first UK Career Summit, bringing together 60+ students in London alongside GSK, Palantir, Bank of America, and Visa.

RTC supported students traveling from across the UK with financial stipends. The day featured a keynote by Founder & CEO Sue Harnett, upskilling sessions on personal branding and engineering at Palantir, discussions on Data Science careers, and CV reviews. Students connected with employers and each other during networking lunch and celebration drinks.

Member Research & Reporting

RTC conducts surveys to support members and partners. In 2024, we launched the Recruiting and Internship Experience surveys to guide best practices for recruiting and retaining women, providing valuable data for partners.

We also ran monthly Pulse Surveys for consistent feedback, allowing partners to prepare community-related questions, which we turn into actionable insights.

We distribute the Graduation Survey in Spring, Summer, and Fall to gather employment data and assess RTC’s impact on graduates, celebrating their achievements with stoles. Additionally, we conduct an annual Member Experience Survey to evaluate RTC’s impact and inform programming changes.

Immersive Company Experiences

RTC offers immersive experiences for members to visit partner company campuses, connect with women engineers, and explore how they can contribute.

The Capital One Leadership Retreat gathered RTC’s Black Wings, Latinas de RTC, and Tech Natives Leaders for two impactful days at Capital One’s McLean, VA headquarters, featuring strategic planning, educational workshops by Capital One experts, and leadership development to empower participants to lead their communities.

The Goldman Sachs x RTC BootCamp Experience consisted of six weekly virtual sessions, culminating in a dynamic two-day on-site experience at Goldman Sachs’ NYC Headquarters, with professional development panels, team collaboration on app pitches, and presentations to executives.

The Palantir visit allowed over 30 RTC members to discover advancements in autonomous vehicle technology through tours and hands-on demonstrations, gaining insights into the design, build, and testing processes of drone and autonomous technologies driving innovation across industries.

Conference Scholarships

Attending a professional technology conference remains one of the top goals expressed by RTC women. Unfortunately, with average conference costs exceeding $1,200 per person, attending a professional conference is often out-of-reach. RTC was proud to support over 85 members attending 5 of the top professional tech conferences. Support for lodging, travel, meals, and registration fees valued at $55,000 was awarded to members in 2024.

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RTC in the Media

Newsweek

Teenage Girls Who Think They Can Get 'Dream Job' Drops

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CNBC

For Black workers, progress in the workplace but still a high hill to climb

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Essence

This Streamer Is Working To Ensure Latinx Women Get Access To Tech Gaming Careers

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NBC News

How Indigenous engineers are using AI to preserve their culture

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Forbes

Organizations That Support Women In Tech Are Struggling—Here’s How That Can Be Reversed

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Our Vision

for 2025

At the start of 2025, significant shifts have occurred around RTC; however, our mission, vision, and commitment to our members continue unchanged. As we look towards these next 12 months and beyond, we remain dedicated to equipping them with the technical skills and knowledge essential for success in the technology industry.

In 2025, we are excited to focus on:

  • Tech-forward education in high-growth areas: We are investing in tech-specific programming designed to expose members to the areas of tech where the future is being shaped. Starting with AI, our programming will bring together members, company partners, and the broader tech ecosystem to foster skill development, technical exposure, and a near-peer community engaged in this exciting area of tech.
  • Career readiness: We are doubling down on preparing members to join the technical workforce. We are integrating AI-driven tools to enhance and scale the career support, interview prep, and mentorship available to our members, enabling them to best position themselves in today’s (and tomorrow’s) job market.
  • Global expansion: With a growing presence in the UK, Ireland, and Canada, we are deepening our international impact, creating more opportunities for our members and partners to connect no matter where they are.
  • Data insights: Our members provide highly relevant and timely insights year-round, enabling us to derive actionable insights that support our partners and others committed to driving meaningful change in recruitment, retention, and advancement of college and early career women in tech.
  • Focus on social impact: Everybody benefits when the limitless potential of innovation and technology is unlocked. RTC is working to align itself with partners and funders focused on the social impact of their initiatives, encompassing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals.

With over 32,000 members in 159 countries, RTC’s role as a trusted focal point for students and early career women in tech is more crucial than ever. By leaning into the opportunities afforded by technical advances in areas like AI, we are amplifying our efforts to ensure our work continues despite external headwinds. We are shaping a future where women thrive in technology careers by driving global expansion and aligning our initiatives with global sustainability goals.

Join us in being part of the movement driving change in our world. Join us as we continue to rewrite the code.

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"Before RTC, I struggled to find a sense of belonging during my past internships and on my college campus, I felt lonely and disconnected. But this past summer was completely different. Through RTC’s Summer Tech Hub events, I made genuine friendships and found a sisterhood I NEVER thought I could have in tech. "

Khadija M.

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The Power of Partnership

Pivotal Ventures fuels Rewriting the Code’s mission

Pivotal Ventures, founded by Melinda French Gates, has deepened its commitment to advancing women in technology by continuing to support Rewriting the Code. As part of Pivotal’s $150 million initiative to eliminate workplace barriers, this investment enables RTC to expand its educational programming, enhance member support for women of diverse backgrounds, and strengthen organizational capacity. Since its founding, Pivotal’s partnership with RTC has fueled a 30-fold growth in membership, empowering tens of thousands of women worldwide to thrive in their tech careers. With Pivotal’s continued financial and strategic backing, RTC is poised to further its mission of creating lasting change in the tech industry.

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“Women have made large gains in women's power and influence in the workplace; however, our research shows that women are more likely to face barriers and make tough trade-offs when advancing in their careers. We are thrilled to provide the necessary funding to support organizations who are helping to remove those barriers so women can thrive at work.”

Renee Wittemyer, Vice President of Program Strategy at Pivotal

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“As an Emerging Talent program that is somewhat nascent, we at Netflix faced a difficult challenge going into 2024 - how do we scourge through our thousands of applications to find the most stunning eligible talent for our entry-level roles? RTC has made that a breeze. Not only does RTC directly connect the dots between our opportunities and their expansive network, they personalize your experience with the members to ensure both parties are connected in non-transactional ways. Through RTC, we've hosted specialized dinners, panels, and workshops and have found direct hires from these engagements! We've been so privileged to partner with RTC, and we look to continue working with this incredible organization and the STUNNING talent that it attracts!”

Joshua Gutierrez, Program Manager at Netflix

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