After three years of dedicated work to further the mission and vision of Ada Developers Academy, it is with much gratitude that we accept the resignation of Lauren Sato effective today. During Lauren’s tenure, she has been the driving force behind Ada’s growth and success as an organization.
Under Lauren’s leadership, Ada has:
- Committed to a human-centered approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs for students, staff, and partners
- Expanded Ada’s footprint by expanding cohorts and launching the Accelerate program
- Improved wrap-around services for students to include a focus on emotional well being
- Secured new grant opportunities, including Equality Can’t Wait
- Transitioned Ada into an independent 501(c)
- Navigated pivots brought on by the global pandemic, loss, and racial reckoning
While the tech industry has shifted dramatically over the past nine months, the future of Ada Developers Academy will need to evolve from growth to sustainability.
Lauren’s optimism and leadership will be greatly missed. We cherish Lauren’s contributions to moving Ada’s mission forward and wish her the best of luck in the next chapter.
Over the next month, the board will bring on an Interim CEO to help guide this new transition. It is our priority to find a dynamic leader that can help guide Ada through more difficult and uncertain times while committing to guiding the organization toward effective healing and adaptation following ten years of relentless evolution.
If you have questions about this transition, please email [email protected].