Hack.Diversity is on a mission to transform the economy by breaking down barriers for Black and Latinx professionals in tech. Our vision is a world where success is not limited by access, and the jobs of today and tomorrow create opportunity for ALL.

Note from Co-Founder & President

As I write this, I think back to 2015 and my initial conversations with my co-founder Jeff Bussgang about the necessity and the opportunity for Black and Latinx representation in the innovation economy. Today, Hack is a regionally recognized non-profit with the privilege to have shared in the success of ~400—and counting—Black and Latinx professionals in tech. I am proud of Hack’s role in creating paths for generational wealth and excited about the trajectory in which our work will transform the innovation ecosystem.

READ JODY’S LETTER

Note from Co-Founder & President

Dear Friends,

As I reflect on the past year, I am excited to share how grateful I am to lead such an incredible team and organization.

In 2022, we served our largest community to date with 130 Fellows, 29 Host Companies, 3 REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Partners, and a coalition of dedicated Mentors. We also spun out of the New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA) to become an independent 501(c)(3). And, as we shifted from “start-up” to “scale-up” mode, we welcomed 11 members to the Hack.Team to expand our impact in Boston and lay the groundwork to launch our second site in New York City.

I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the headwinds we faced as well. We were not immune to the economic climate: in the backdrop of hiring freezes and layoffs, early career talent was often the first budget line to be cut. Our commitment to showing up and supporting our Fellows and Alumni is now more important than ever. And as we dive deeper into our REDI work with our employer partners, we are helping organizations navigate the economy through a racial equity lens.

Our work is about disrupting existing systems, structures, and practices to transform the tech industry. We partner with employers to tap into the full potential of the talent pipeline at both the individual and organization levels. We center the career entry, retention, and elevation of Black and Latinx technologists entering the field. We collaborate with organizations to evolve systems-wide practices for inclusive culture. I am excited about the ways we are building on our REDI work internally and externally in the coming year.

As I write this, I think back to 2015 and my initial conversations with my co-founder Jeff Bussgang about the necessity and the opportunity for Black and Latinx representation in the innovation economy. Today, Hack is a regionally recognized non-profit with the privilege to have shared in the success of ~400—and counting—Black and Latinx professionals in tech. I am proud of Hack’s role in creating paths for generational wealth and excited about the trajectory in which our work will transform the innovation ecosystem.

Thank you for being part of the Hack.Community and for furthering our mission of transforming the economy by breaking down barriers for Black and Latinx professionals in tech. We are grateful for your trust in Hack to advance our vision of a world where success is not limited by access, and the jobs of today and tomorrow create opportunity for ALL.

Let’s get REDI for the future!

Jody Rose
Co-Founder & President

2022 Hack.Team

Jody Rose

Co-Founder & President
Hammad Ahmed

Leadership
Katrina Fludd

Leadership
Angela Liu

Leadership
Meagan Spencer

Leadership
Ardeshir Pezeshk

Data
Michaella Derosena

Fellow Success
Antoinette Gray

Fellow Success
Claire Joy Moss

Fellow Success
Shradha Patel

Fellow Success
Carl-Olivier Sidney

Fellow Success
Hoai Quach

Marketing & Community
Susan Diaz

NYC
Robert Vance

NYC
Madeleine Davis

Partnerships
Cait Davison

Partnerships
Sarah Soares

Partnerships
Sebastian Byers

REDI
Thank you for your contributions to Hack.Diversity’s mission and impact!

Hack.Team Demographics

Race/Ethnicity

BLACK

33%

LATINX

13%

ASIAN

25%

MALE

21%

FEMALE

79%

MULTIRACIAL

4%

WHITE

25%

Gender

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2022 Host Companies

2022 REDI Partners

2022 Cohort | 130 Fellows

Cohort Demographics

Race/Ethnicity

NATIVE AMERICAN / ALASKAN NATIVE

2%

MULTIRACIAL