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 & CEO, AnitaB.org | Advocate for Tech Equity and Inclusive Innovation
Brenda Darden Wilkerson is a nationally recognized thought leader and changemaker in technology and education, championing access, inclusion, and innovation for over three decades. As President and CEO of AnitaB.org, she leads one of the most influential global nonprofits working to connect and empower women and allies in technology.
Brenda began her career as a software engineer and has since built a legacy as a systems thinker and policy influencer. Her visionary leadership is grounded in a belief that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not—and she has spent her life’s work correcting that imbalance.
Before joining AnitaB.org, Brenda transformed Chicago Public Schools' computer science landscape by founding the groundbreaking Computer Science for All initiative—becoming the first large U.S. district to require CS as a high school graduation requirement. Her work became a national model, influencing similar initiatives across the country, and earning her an appointment to President Obama’s Tech Inclusion Task Force in 2016.
Throughout her tenure at AnitaB.org, Brenda has expanded the organization’s mission to include alternative career pathways into tech, including apprenticeships and community pipelines, achieving over 80% placement rates in some programs. She has built policy and advocacy arms to drive systemic change, grown a global membership to more than 150,000 people, and reignited the organization’s presence in India to support women in tech and founders worldwide.
Brenda is a sought-after speaker and advisor on inclusive innovation, workforce equity, and leadership development. Her recognitions include the White House Champion of Change Award, the WISE Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Forbes 50 Over 50 in Impact. Most recently, she received the SXSW 2024 Community Service Award and the Patty Brandmeier Resilience Award from the Advantage Foundry Network.
She was appointed to the CHIPS for America National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Selection Committee, helping guide the future of U.S. semiconductor innovation and investment.
Brenda currently serves on the boards of P33 Chicago, Chicago Tech Academy, and the Algorithmic Justice League, among others. She is also the creator and host of the award-winning podcast B the Way Forward, which explores the intersection of equity, innovation, and impact.
Brenda earned her degree in Computer Studies from Northwestern University and is a proud member of both the National Society of Black Engineers and the American Association of University Women. She remains a passionate advocate for using technology to build a more just, inclusive, and human-centered future.
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.
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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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