America On Tech
Hadiza Kassim is a dedicated professional currently serving as the Manager of Workforce Development Program at America On Tech, where leadership led to a growth of over 50% in the program since 2023. Previously, Hadiza contributed to the talent acquisition team at Democracy Prep Public Schools from 2019 to 2023, aligning human capital strategies with diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives while focusing on competitive talent acquisition and retention. Earlier experience includes a role as a Teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools in 2018-2019, where Hadiza delivered high-quality instruction and promoted culturally responsive teaching. Hadiza earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ithaca College in 2017.
America On Tech
America On Tech (AOT) is an award-winning, early pipeline technology talent accelerator on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders by creating pathways into degrees and careers in technology. To date, we have worked with more than 2,000+ students by leveraging the time, talent and expertise of software engineers and developers to teach our tuition-free courses and help provide work-based internship and learning programs to promote the advancement of underrepresented students into technology. Founded in 2014, AOT’s work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, The Huffington Post, TechCrunch, BET and other leading publications. NYOT has also been awarded by Forbes 30 Under 30, Wells Fargo and the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office.