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

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
Lead Instructor
Arthur Lee
Instructor Assistant

Brent Gannetta
Lead Instructor

Byron Beasley
Lead Instructor
Clare Wilson
Lead Instructor

Daniel Simpson
Instructor Assistant

Davina Taylor
Instructor Assistant

Jennifer Chang
Lead Instructor

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.
