Natasha Felkins

As VP of Bitwise Bakersfield, Natasha focuses on cultivating relationships in diverse communities and strengthening partnerships that ignite the Bitwise Industries brand within Kern County. This includes nonprofits, educational institutions, residents, private partnerships and all other public entities. Natasha also oversees the Bitwise Bakersfield campus, managing multiple projects while ensuring we’re creating a space that is diverse, inclusive, and progressive.

Natasha first encountered Bitwise Industries in 2017 when she attended a work meeting at the Bitwise Hive in Fresno, and immediately knew something similar was necessary in Bakersfield. Her hope is that in five years time, Kern County will be known for leading the advancement of career development and opportunities in technology, with Bitwise Bakersfield clearing the path for wider apprenticeship tracks and increased partnerships. In her free time, Natasha enjoys serving on a variety of nonprofit boards, longboarding, and caring for rescue pups in and around her community.