This week on The Covert Code Podcast, we’re diving into “Driving Tech Equity and Inclusive Innovation” with Brenda Darden Wilkerson—President & CEO of AnitaB.org, author, public speaker, and Forbes tech contributor. A trailblazer in tech inclusion, Brenda has dedicated her career to empowering women in technology, from her early work in education to leading global initiatives at AnitaB.org. She is a passionate advocate for access, opportunity, and social justice for underrepresented communities …..and she’s currently working on an exciting new project.

Meet Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Brenda Darden Wilkerson is a nationally recognized thought leader and changemaker in technology and education, championing access, inclusion, and innovation for over three decades. As President and CEO of AnitaB.org, she leads one of the most influential global nonprofits working to connect and empower women and allies in technology. Brenda began her career as a software engineer and has since built a legacy as a systems thinker and policy influencer. Her visionary leadership is grounded in a belief that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not—and she has spent her life’s work correcting that imbalance.