About
The organization elevates women and non-binary people in technology by:
Creating spaces to get together, hack and connect
Providing tech training and pathways into tech
Connecting candidates with employers
Our Purpose
Let’s Hack the Gap in tech, one hackathon, program and partner at a time.
The Team
Caroline Karanja
CEO
Caroline Karanja is an innovative leader with a passion for increasing inclusion and equity. In addition to leading Hack the Gap, she is theCEO of Guided Pulse (rebranded from 26 Letters), an organization providing digital products, technology solutions and consulting services to increase equity and inclusion within organizations as a path for retention, growth, and innovation.
Mase Santos
Technical Program Lead
Mase (They/them) is a Full Stack Developer and Digital Designer who creates immersive digital experiences through coding, graphic design, and illustration. They leverage emerging technologies to craft innovative solutions that push aesthetic boundaries. With a multidisciplinary approach, they seamlessly integrate creative mediums, delivering captivating user experiences. Blending technical expertise with design sensibilities,(Mase brings a fresh perspective to inclusive and user-centric solutions that empower and inspire, shaping a more impactful digital landscape.
Ashley Koudou
Design Lead
Ashley is the founder and CEO of Mango Day, a design agency that helps BIPOC creatives and entrepreneurs find authentic solutions to grow their brands. With her background in both the art and advertising worlds, she noticed the underserved needs of BIPOC individuals and found a way to serve them both. When she's not on her Mango Day grind, she spends her time as a freelance illustrator and educator. Her work as an illustrator centers around Black women, delving into their everyday lives, dreams, fantasies, and memories. She draws inspiration from her culture as an Ivorian in America, as well as from her own experiences and the experiences of Black women around her. Her artistic background began with drawing and painting, but it has expanded to many digital mediums, including animation. She has taught as well as mentored other artists and what drives her desire to learn is to eventually teach and share with others.
Michelle Morales Nieves
Project Manager
Michelle Morales Nieves (She/they) is a Social Work professional and student. She is interested in pursuing her MSW, and is always excited to learn about the ways that technology can aid in client work, as well as the learning about the administrative side of the tech world. She enjoys collaborative work and assisting her team in all aspects.