Diversity is our #1 priority because we understand that creativity and a broader range of skills are imperative to a great tech team. Our volunteer and mentor teams are comprised of individuals from various backgrounds and with varied skills. We do this because we know that every WeCode KC student will be able to envision a future where faces like theirs exist and contribute to better a technological future.
Tammy Buckner fearlessly advocates for developing an inclusive and equitable technology industry, closing the black tech talent gap, and unleashing the potential of those historically left out of the technology industry. She founded a minority women-owned technology solutions company and is the CEO of WeCode KC. Tammy has led the organization, to focus on mentoring and training marginalized youth in technology, bringing a greater tech awareness to Black communities. A recent graduate of the Executive MBA program at Rockhurst University, Tammy has been appointed to serve on the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Computer Science Task Force to help shape the future of a state-wide computer science education program. Her accolades include the 2023 Women Achievement Award, Top Community Builder to Watch in KC, Top 20 to Know in Nonprofit Leadership by the Kansas City Business Journal; under her leadership WeCode KC received an Excellence in Impact Award by Nonprofit Connect.
Nicole Urban, PMP, MBA, CSPO brings over 25 years of project management experience from the utility, construction and IT industries. Nicole has been part of the WeCode program since November 2018, first serving as a volunteer project manager and program coordinator before advancing to her current role as the Program Director. As a supporter of all things tech and a strong advocate for tech education for youth, Nicole leads by example by holding her Professional Project Management certification through the Project Management Institute, a Masters of Business Administration degree from Rasmussen University, and a Certified Scrum Product Owner certification through Scrum Alliance. Nicole is committed to ensuring the strategies for all of WeCode's programs and initiatives are developed, implemented, executed for the achievement of our organizational goals. In her spare time, Nicole is also a serial entrepreneur and owner of 3 small businesses.
Adrienne is a professional Executive Administrative Coordination Manager with over 11 years of experience in customer service, C-Level Executive support, and HR coordination. Her people-focused attitude paired with her strong relational skills help create and sustain positive client relations.
Ben is an engineer and entrepreneur with 16 years as a business owner, 13 years in the electrical utility industry, and 5 years in STEAM education. He graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and from Park University with a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Computer Network & Security. His analytical and problem-solving skills are transferable amongst and variety of fields of knowledge from music to coding. He is coined as being a modern-day renaissance man.
Rob Rogers | Board Member
Ryan Reed | Board Member
