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.
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
Aimee Little-Sanchez
Chief Finance Officer
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
Jessica Vallan
Social Media & Content Intern
Johnny Lin
Development Associate
Jordyne Ho
Program Coordinator
Josh Burlile
Program Manager
Morgan Maxwell
Education Program Assistant
Rachel Scales
Innovative Learning Manager
Ver Pasamic
Curriculum Developer
Akiko Green
Department Head – Web
Arthur Lee
Instructor Assistant
Brent Gannetta
Department Head – Unity
Byron Beasley
Lead Instructor
Clare Wilson
Lead Instructor
Daniel Simpson
Instructor Assistant
Davina Taylor
Instructor Assistant
Jennifer Chang
Department Head – Python
Lisa Jurca
Instructor Assistant
Neha Tatavarthi
Lead Instructor
Rachel McCarty
Instructor Assistant
Rebecca Chan
In-school Instructor
Rieson Blumer
Instructor Assistant
Samuel Maturo
Lead Instructor
San Vu
Instructor Assistant
Stephane Sorho
In-school Instructor
Aaron Lee
Lowell High School Class of 2025
Aydin Chiu
Phillip and Sala Burton High School Class of 2027
Caden Chen
George Washington High School Class of 2026
Camille Chew
Abraham Lincoln High School Class of 2027
Chloe Teng
George Washington High School Class of 2026
Cindy Ou
Galileo High School Class of 2026
Dylan Reyes Hernandez
Abraham Lincoln High School Class of 2025
Elena Barkl
Lowell High School Class of 2027
Isabella Sanchez
Mission High School Class of 2025
Joseph Zhan
Balboa High School Class of 2025
Luis Salazar Mena
George Washington High School Class of 2025
Nicole Liang
George Washington High School Class of 2027
Pavan Shah
San Francisco University High School Class of 2027
Sophia Chan
Abraham Lincoln High School Class of 2025
Alex Peng
Growth Engineer at SingleStore, Mission Bit Alum
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
Jonathan Chan
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Sam Purtill
VP of Engineering at Advantage Solutions
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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.
