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Values

Student centered in all we do

Community

Cultivating a supportive environment of like-minded peers.

Social justice

Providing equal opportunities for the underrepresented and under-resourced.

Love

Practicing empathy, honesty, and openness.

Accountability

Embracing the responsibility to inspire future generations.

Smart risks

Encouraging the pursuit of passions.

Vision

Changing the future by focusing on teens now

Mission Bit empowers young innovators who reflect our diversity to become leaders of the global technology revolution, developing solutions that serve our whole community.

Standing out

What makes us different

We mentor students from high school to career

Our support continues after students complete one semester-long class with opportunities to stay engaged through college.

We have collaborative, project-based intro courses

Students can experience the power of technology as they dive into our coursework without the stress of affecting their GPA while trying something new!

We prioritize the happiness and humanity of our students

We prioritize the joy of learning and recognize each student’s unique strengths, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where their individuality is celebrated.

We do social impact projects

Students can make a real-world difference by applying their new coding skills to create solutions that address challenges they care about and positively impact our community!

Org story

Mission Bit origins

Mission Bit was born out of a passion for empowering youth through coding education. Founded by Tyson Daugherty, our organization was inspired by the belief that every student, regardless of background, should have the opportunity to learn and excel in the world of technology. Since our founding, we have been on a mission to bridge the digital divide, provide access to quality coding education, and equip the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in a career powered by technology.

Location

Where we serve

San Francisco

Focusing recruitment in the Bayview Hunters Point, Inner and Outer Mission Districts, Portola District, Potrero Hill, and Visitacion Valley.

 

Oakland and East Bay

Focusing recruitment in the Central, Coliseum, Downtown, Fruitvale, and the West Oakland neighborhoods.

Meet our team

Meet the passionate and dedicated team behind Mission Bit.

  • staff
  • teachers
  • student advisory board
  • board

Christina Ortega

Chief Executive Officer, Board President

Cora Monokandilos

Chief Product Officer

Cynthia Chin

Chief Operating Officer

Ellen Zhou

Hiring and Office Coordinator

Itzel Gil

Program Coordinator

Jaedon Lee

Curriculum Developer

Johnny Lin

Development Associate

Josh Burlile

Program Manager

Morgan Maxwell

Education Program Assistant

Rachel Scales

Innovative Learning Manager

Ver Pasamic

Curriculum Developer

Akiko Green

Instructor Assistant

Aklile Tesfaye

Lead Instructor

Arthur Lee

Instructor Assistant

Brent Gannetta

Lead Instructor

Brooke Richards

Lead Instructor

Davina Taylor

Instructor Assistant

Jake Guida

Lead Instructor

Jennifer Chang

Lead Instructor

Lisa Jurca

Instructor Assistant

Neha Tatavarthi

Lead Instructor

Noah Cavestany

Instructor Assistant

Rachel McCarty

Instructor Assistant

Rebecca Chan

Lead Instructor

Sam Shih

Lead Instructor

Samuel Maturo

Lead Instructor

Stephane Sorho

Instructor Assistant

Yunting Zhao

Instructor Assistant

Camille Chew

Lincoln High School Class of 2027

Chloe Teng

George Washington High School Class of 2026

Isabella Sanchez

Mission High School Class of 2025

Jaymel Santos

Gateway High School Class of 2025

Nicole Liang

George Washington High School Class of 2027

Alex Peng

Growth Engineer at SingleStore, Mission Bit Alum

Allison Scott, PhD

CEO at Kapor Foundation

Anthony Liatsis

CTO & Co-Founder at CreditIQ

Beth Andersen

President at Anthem Blue Cross

Bob Ippolito

Board Chair, Entrepreneur, Maker of Things

Christina Ortega

Chief Executive Officer, Board President

Christine Keener

Director, Government and Community Affairs at Verizon

Jeff Schnitz

Board Treasurer Senior Vice President, East West Bank

Jennifer Collins

Board Secretary Senior VP, Business Development at Tunein

Jonathan Chan

Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Sam Purtill

VP of Engineering at Advantage Solutions

Check out our job openings

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Annual reports

Our annual reports provide a comprehensive overview of Mission Bit’s impact and achievements over the past year, including student success stories, financial information, and program highlights. Learn about our progress and join us in our mission to create a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.

2023 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

2021 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report

2018 Annual Report

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