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About Us
Bridging the Digital Divide, One Community at a Time
The Tech Bodega is a nonprofit organization on a mission
to empower youth from overlooked communities by
making technology accessible, engaging, and inspiring.
We believe that tech isn’t just a career path — it’s a tool
for empowerment, innovation, and breaking generational
barriers.
Founded by Ashley Parker, a cybersecurity professional
and the only Black woman engineer in her lab, The Tech
Bodega was born from a deeply personal mission: to
create access where there was none, and to show kids who
look like her that they belong in tech too.
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Our Mission
Breaking Barriers, Building Tech Futures
The Tech Bodega breaks barriers to tech by creating spaces where young innovators from overlooked communities can learn, build, and lead.
- Empowering youth from ignored communities to build tech futures.
- Creating inclusive spaces to learn, innovate, and lead fearlessly.
Meet the Founders!
Ashley Parker and Mia Clements
Two friends with one big
mission: making tech fun, accessible, and future-shaping for youth everywhere.
Ashley Parker – founder : ashley@thetechbodega.com
Mia Clements – co-founder : mia@thetechbodega.com