Code First Girls
Emma Rice is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in driving initiatives that support women in technology and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Senior Marketing Manager at Code First Girls since January 2022, Emma plays a crucial role in building talent pipelines for women in tech, collaborating with major organizations to facilitate coding education for over 200,000 women. Additionally, Emma contributes as a Working Group Member of the Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce under the City of London Corporation, promoting digital career transitions for women from non-technical backgrounds. Previously, Emma held marketing and growth positions at companies such as Tivix, Inc., Ascendant, Foundervine, and StateZero Labs, focusing on innovation, mentorship, and supporting under-served communities. Emma holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Art History from the University of Leeds.
Code First Girls
Code First Girls is on a mission to close the gender gap in the tech industry by providing employment through free education. We’ve already taught more than 150,000+ women to learn to code and by working with companies globally, we’re boosting employability, diversity and social mobility, transforming local economies and communities. But we want to go further – our aim is to provide one million opportunities for women to learn to code and participate in the industry in the next five years, becoming the world’s first EdTech unicorn dedicated to women.