IN THE NEWS
February 2024
Paving a Path to Systems Administration: Naeem Jones’ Journey with Rapid7
Prior to becoming a Systems Administrator at Rapid7, Naeem Jones entered his career in cybersecurity through the Hack.Diversity program.
February 2024
Hack.Diversity welcomes its most competitive Fellowship Cohort and increases its commitment to equity for all
In 2024, Hack.Diversity will break down barriers for 100+ Fellows and partner with 25+ companies across Boston and New York City
January 2024
Identity matters to this HR pro
Claribel Lizardo-Gonzalez believes that her presence as a Latina HR professional can be transformative
October 2023
Michelle De La Isla wants to change the narrative of what leadership looks like
Michelle De La Isla is the new CEO of Hack.Diversity, helping fight inequities in the tech industry.
September 2023
New leader starts up at Hack.Diversity nonprofit
September 2023
Hack.Diversity Appoints Michelle De La Isla as Chief Executive Officer as Organization Enters Next Phase of Growth
De La Isla brings notable leadership experience in social impact and as a former civic leader
June 2023
Collaborative Persistence in Racial Justice & Equity Work
Thank you for your collaborative persistence in Hack.Diversity’s work of racial justice and equity.
February 2023
Black in Tech: Violette Similien Volodkevich
In this Q&A, Violette Similien Volodkevich, Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual shares her story.
February 2023
Hack.Diversity continues to break down barriers for Black and Latinx professionals in collaboration with new and returning employers
Hack.Diversity enters its 7th Program Cycle with 110 Fellows, 20 Host Companies, and 2 REDI Partners
February 2023
Hack.Diversity Raises Over $500,000 at Inaugural Gala
Les Brun is named ChangeMaker Honoree and Amazon Web Services, Tamr, and Wayfair are Rapid7 Systems Change Award Winners
December 2022
Hack.Diversity Receives $500,000 Grant from the Barr Foundation
The grant supports Hack.Diversity’s mission to transform the economy by breaking down barriers for Black and Latine/x professionals in tech
November 2022
Fund for Workforce Equity
Fund for Workforce Equity Selects Inaugural Grantees: $1 million awarded to workforce organizations from across the country to center workers and learners of color
July 2022
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Tech Talent Diversity through Three New Awards
June 2022
Medium
SkillWorks and The Boston Foundation Fund More than $1 Million for Workforce Innovation
May 2022
Boston Globe
Jody Rose and Jeff Bussgang are tackling tech’s diversity problem. The cofounders of Hack.Diversity are #11 on the Tech Power Players list.
April 2022
Center for Security and Emerging Technology
Training Tomorrow’s AI Workforce: The Latent Potential of Community and Technical Colleges
December 2021
The American Dream with Elias Torres
Empowering Youth to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (With Hack.Diversity’s Jody Rose)
April 2021
Medium
The Kraft Family/Patriots Players Collaborative Fund Donates $100,000 to Hack.Diversity
September 2020
CMS Wire
Two Nonprofits Breaking Down Barriers for Underrepresented Communities in Tech
June 2020
Bostinno
‘Thoughts are one thing. Action is another’: Startup leaders look for steps to fight racial injustice
June 2020
Boston Globe
Venture capital leader’s emotional plea about racism sparks donations to Hack.Diversity group
June 2019
Drift Charitable Fund
Conversational Marketing Leader Commits to Enhance Educational Programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
March 2019
2019 Press Release
New England Venture Capital Association’s Hack.Diversity Program Receives $75,000 Grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
March 2019
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Support for Three Organizations Focused on Creating Opportunities in Technology for Underrepresented Youth
December 2018
The Boston Foundation Annual Report
March 2018
Bloomberg Radio
January 2018
Umass Boston News
Hack.Diversity Selects 10 UMass Boston Students for Fellowship
