Description: I am Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist in the Computer Science department at Durham University, UK. At Durham University I lead the pioneering TechUPWomen programme retraining women from underserved communities into technology careers. I'm also an internationally known, multi award-winning, technology evangelist, inspiring speaker and media figure who is well known for championing Women…
I am Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist , and Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Computer Science department at Durham University, UK. From Spring 2023 I will be Vice President of the British Computer Society and President from Spring 2024.
At Durham University I lead the pioneering TechUPWomen programme retraining women from underserved communities into technology careers. I’m also an internationally known, multi award-winning, technology evangelist, inspiring speaker and media figure who is well known for championing Women in Computing, promoting women in STEM and running the successful campaign to save Bletchley Park in 2011.
In 1998 I set up the UK’s first online network for women in computing BCSWomen and in 2012 a social enterprise #techmums to help disadvantaged mums learn tech skills in a fun and supportive environment.