Coding for Change: Kaylani’s Vision for a More Inclusive Tech World
Meet Kaylani, a 2025 PowHER Emerging Leader whose drive to create meaningful change is as powerful as her programming skills. A computer science major with
Meet Kaylani, a 2025 PowHER Emerging Leader whose drive to create meaningful change is as powerful as her programming skills. A computer science major with
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