The stereotype in tech
is a male person that’s always on his computer,
and I think Ada is breaking that
because we’re all from different backgrounds
we all have different skills
and we’re putting those skills together
to make something different.
There is a lot more recognition from the staff
that people are diverse
and I think the students are thriving here because of that,
and that becomes a source of
creativity for them or empowerment.
I like the fact that I got to have an insight
on what it is to be a woman in the tech sector.
That’s what makes it special.
Ada is making digital skills accessible
so people from all sorts of different backgrounds
are able to learn, to grow
and to develop themselves.
That is most important that
we have representations from every walk of society
because I think then we create better solutions.
Products should reflect the people that use them
and you can't create products
with everyone in mind
if you've got a non-diverse team.
So I think that's why it is really important to have
more women entering the sector.
It's important for Bank of America Merrill Lynch
to have a diverse workforce.
Because we are a global company
so we are very keen to
employ students
from a diverse range of backgrounds.
I applied because
I thought it was more unique that other colleges.
I can look up to someone like Ada Lovelace
who was the first coder.
They teach what you need
to be a game designer
or you want to be a technician.
It is quite a boost of confidence
saying that one day that could be me.
