Senior Leadership Team



We connect, inspire and guide women in computing and organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative. The AnitaB.org staff and board are made up of people who are passionate about what women can bring to technology. We understand their needs and have worked inside organizations that view technology innovation as an imperative. Our community extends around the world, driven by the belief that we can accomplish more together than any of us can alone.
Chief Executive Officer

Brenda Darden Wilkerson
President and CEO
Brenda Darden Wilkerson is a prominent figure in the tech industry, renowned for her dedication to promoting computer science education for all. She is the current President and CEO of AnitaB.org, a global nonprofit organization that works to connect and empower women in technology, with a vision of intersectional gender equity and pay parity in the tech ecosystem.
With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Brenda is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the field. She is a recognized leader in the movement to make computer science education accessible to all, regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic background.
Prior to joining AnitaB.org, she spent 8+ years managing computer science and information technology for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). In 2011, while she was still at CPS, she founded the groundbreaking Computer Science for All program, which aims to maximize the potential of every student through a computer science education defined by equity, empowerment, and opportunity. Also, during that time, Brenda participated in the founding of the Chicago chapter of Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). Through her efforts, she connected with educators and industry leaders to raise awareness about the importance of computer science education and the need to increase access to those opportunities.
In 2016, Brenda was appointed to the Obama White House’s Tech Inclusion Task Force, where she worked with other experts to create strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
As the leader of AnitaB.org, Brenda has continued to influence technology equity on a global scale. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its reach to include programs that support women technologists at all stages of their careers, including mentorship, leadership development, and advocacy.
Brenda’s contributions to the field of technology education have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the 2017 Computer Science Education Week Champion of Change Award from the White House and the 2019 Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Lifetime Achievement Award. Brenda was named to the 2023 Forbes 50 Over 50 list for Impact and was recently selected as one of five honorees for the 2024 SXSW Community Service Awards. She is a passionate advocate for access, opportunity, and social justice in the tech industry, and her work continues to inspire and empower women in technology.
Executive Team

Carmen S. Edwards

Carmen S. Edwards
Vice President, People and Culture

Deandra Coleman

Deandra Coleman
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Deandra Coleman, who currently serves as Vice President, Marketing and Communications, at AnitaB.org, is a master at crafting brands, corporate communications, and wielding influential marketing campaigns that authentically reflect company values, enabling them to make a profound and meaningful impact. Recognized as an award-winning professional, she has been honored as a Top VIP Professional, a Leading Woman in the state of Maryland, and a World’s Business Leader Making a Difference. Deandra is also celebrated as a business leader Empowering Women Honoree by the Daily Record. Her work is fueled by a deep-seated desire to dismantle barriers and achieve equity, especially for women. This dedication has led to impactful work with esteemed entities like Lockheed Martin, Howard University, and The Small Business Administration, solidifying her reputation as a leader in the industry.
Committed to embodying a harmonious fusion of autonomy, the celebration of freedom, the transformative influence of laughter, and the practice of guilt-free rest, Deandra’s guiding principles shape her personal growth and direct her contributions to societal progress. An advocate for mental health and wellbeing, Deandra’s approach to leadership and her dedication to fostering work-life integration continue to inspire and empower those around her, making her a beacon of transformative change inside and outside of the boardroom.

Jerome Edwards

Jerome Edwards
Chief Technology Officer, AnitaB.org
Jerome is a highly regarded expert building Product Development, Delivery, & IT teams. Jerome has more than 27 years of leadership experience in all facets of Product Development, Technology Operations, & Delivery. As a top performing executive, manager, and consultant, he’s been an instrumental part for rapid growth companies: Asera, Kana, Biz360, Agile Software, ServiceSource, Axiom, SonicWords, Symphony Talent, Wolters Kluwer, Biome Analytics, Splunk, Uptake, and IRIS.
Jerome is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he joyfully raises his twin daughters and enjoys the larger community. He is a graduate of Fisk University and has zero presence on social media, personally or professionally, to ensure complete and total confidentiality.

Nichole Guzman

Nichole Guzman
Senior Vice President, Revenue
Nichole Guzman, Senior Vice President of Revenue at AnitaB.org, is a transformational leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, fundraising, and cause marketing. Known for her ability to analyze critical business needs and achieve desired outcomes, Nichole is a strategic problem-solver committed to ensuring people thrive.
Throughout her career, Nichole has consistently delivered double-digit year-over-year revenue growth while reducing costs and streamlining operations. She has pioneered numerous “largest ever” multi-year national partnerships with renowned brands, personalizing major corporations’ CSR, ESG, and advocacy goals to meet community needs. Nichole’s leadership in developing systems and procedures ensures sustained business success.
As a lifelong learner, Nichole recently earned her MBA, further enhancing her business acumen. Recognizing the preciousness of time, she prioritizes spending quality time with her family, balancing her professional achievements with a rich personal life.

Pamela Lee

Pamela Lee
Chief Business Officer, AnitaB.org
Pamela Lee currently serves as Chief Business Officer at AnitaB.org. As a CPA with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit industry, Pamela has become an expert in identifying opportunities to improve revenue and profit and implement changes to achieve impactful results. Over the course of her career, she has been responsible for department reorganization and improvements, multiple software implementations, development of short- and long-term business planning, budgeting, cash flow modeling, and financial reporting.
Prior to joining AnitaB.org, Pamela served as the Chief Financial Officer at Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties. In that role, Pamela worked closely with leadership to ensure the growth and financial stability needed to serve more families and increase access to affordable homeownership in her community.
Outside of the office, Pamela enjoys participating in triathlons and ultra running. She currently resides in Tampa, FL with her husband, three cats, and a dog.

Quinton Sprull

Quinton Sprull
Deputy Chief of Staff, AnitaB.org
Quinton Sprull currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff at AnitaB.org, overseeing the Office of the CEO where he supports organizational development, external and internal executive communication strategies, and serves as board liaison.
Quinton brings over 15 years of experience in people development, policy, and program implementation across the education, nonprofit, and entertainment sectors. His skills in strategic leadership, team management, and operational efficiency have been highly valued throughout his career. Before joining AnitaB.org, he served as field recruitment leader at Revature, where he helped developed strategies to diversify tech talent pipelines, lead sales engagements for non-theatrical and educational audiences at Music Box Films, and held multiple leadership positions at Northwestern University, where he directed admissions and financial aid initiatives, focusing on scholarship programs and increasing diversity.
Quinton is recognized for his ability to lead motivated, values-driven teams, improve processes in dynamic environments, and foster collaboration. A forward-thinking systems thinker, his work reflects a passion for creating opportunities and improving processes which enable access to education and technology for underserved communities.

Shreya Krishnan

Shreya Krishnan
Managing Director, AnitaB.org India
Shreya Krishnan currently serves as Managing Director, AnitaB.org India. She may also be recognized as Co-Host at past Grace Hopper Celebration events. At a professional level, Shreya was previously EVP Marketing and Communications, at Aon India. She is a CSR specialist and a Corporate Grooming Consultant. Shreya serves on the advisory boards of eight organizations and seven NGO’s. She is an NLP Practitioner and Gestalt Master Therapist. That’s just one facet of who she is. This former Corporate. Diva and Mrs India Universe 2017 also works in the spaces of activism, dance, theatre, poetry, blogging, sustainability evangelism, modelling, and acting. She considers herself an Earth Warrior and is an event anchor and trainer.
Shreya is a champion of inclusion and diversity, and she recently co- authored the book Words Matter, the language that girls need to speak. The book is a compilation of forty words that help the reader to choose their vocabulary in a way that allows them to redefine how human beings are treated.
Our Mission
At AnitaB.org, we envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it.
LEARN MOREOur History
In 1987, Dr. Anita Borg started a digital community for women in computing. That community is now a leading organization for women in technology.
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We provide many opportunities for women to connect with each other, with companies and with leaders in technology.
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We measure what matters. Read our insights into closing the gender gap in the industry.
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Learn more about the people and organizations who help us in our mission to promote women in tech.
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