Black Girls CODE
Alia Mahama-Rodríguez is a skilled professional with a diverse background in bioinformatics, computational biology, and software engineering. Currently serving as a Lead Technical Instructor and Technical Instructor at Black Girls Code since May 2023, Alia also holds a position as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the Computational Neuropsychology & Affective Neuroscience Laboratory beginning February 2024. Previous experience includes working as a Computational Biologist I and Bioinformatician at UT Southwestern Medical Center from February 2019 to June 2023, where collaboration with experimental teams enhanced data optimization and workflow management. Alia has held roles such as Software Engineer at Spectrohm, Data Scientist at Abbott, and Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Dallas, showcasing proficiency in data analysis, software integration, and education in specialized neuroscience topics. Academic credentials involve a Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering with a minor in Neuroscience from The University of Texas at Dallas.
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Black Girls CODE
Black Girls CODE is a global movement. Founded in 2011, the San Francisco based nonprofit introduces young girls of color, ages 6-17, to computer programming, electrical engineering, mobile app development, robotics and other STEM fields. In 2012 the nonprofit launched in 10 cities nationwide and expanded to South Africa. Voted as "2012 Most Innovative Nonprofit" by Bank of the West, the nonprofit continues to expand and empower hundreds of girls worldwide.