100 begin with early STEM interest.
Early curiosity is where the leadership pipeline begins.
From curiosity to legacy.
We build. We lead. We transform.
Engineering engagement systems that help Black women move from early exposure to technical confidence, career visibility, and leadership power.
The Problem
The Path to Leadership Is Not Broken by Talent It’s Broken by Design.
At every stage of progression, participation narrows. Not because capability disappears, but because access, exposure, sponsorship, and opportunity are not consistently structured.
Note: Illustrative pipeline indexed to 100 at the point of early interest. Designed to show directional attrition, not a literal national headcount.
The System
A progression pipeline from curiosity to legacy.
This pipeline shows how the right support helps people keep moving, from their first interest in technology to lasting leadership.
Legacy
Leadership that changes what comes next.
The goal is not only to enter technology. The goal is to shape teams, products, systems, and decisions that make room for the next generation.
The Solution
The BlackHer Tech leadership system
Built to keep talent ACTIVE.
Six connected pathways turn technology leadership intent into sustained participation, visibility, and power.
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ACTIVE pathway 01 / 06
Amplify
Visibility & Narrative Leadership
Amplifying voices and expertise to strengthen confidence and impact in technology.
The Promise
“We do not simply celebrate representation. We build the conditions that sustain it.”
BlackHer Tech connects mentorship, skill development, applied projects, sponsor relationships, and leadership storytelling into one intentional movement.
Leadership
Meet the women behind BlackHer Tech.
Co-founders Dr. Eboni W. Chaffee and Lisa Neal Graves bring experience across technology, strategy, innovation, and leadership.
Co-Founder
Dr. Eboni W. Chaffee
Executive Systems Architect | Defining and Scaling Technology, Strategy, and Leadership Systems
Co-Founder
Lisa Neal Graves, MS, ME, JD
Executive Systems & Innovation Architect | Scaling Technology, Infrastructure, and Leadership
Join Us
Choose your role in the movement.
Whether you are raising a future builder, opening a door, mentoring talent, or stepping into your next level, there is a path for you here.
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Parent
Help your child discover technology early, build confidence, and see leadership as a possible future.
Start a path 02Sponsor
Fund programs, host experiences, support cohorts, and align your organization with measurable leadership outcomes.
Partner with us 03Mentor
Share hard-earned knowledge, expand networks, and help emerging technologists navigate the next transition.
Become a mentor 04Mentee
Join a community designed to turn curiosity into skill, skill into opportunity, and opportunity into leadership.
Join the movementFAQ
Questions before you join the movement.
Clear answers for future mentees, mentors, sponsors, families, and partners who want to understand how BlackHer Tech works.
Share your interest through the Join section for the role that fits you best. A BlackHer Tech representative will follow up with next steps for mentors, mentees, sponsors, or partner organizations.
BlackHer Tech is built for girls and women exploring technology, emerging technologists, mentors, sponsors, employers, and community partners who want to expand participation and leadership through the ACTIVE Framework.
The pipeline connects mentorship, skill-building, visibility, sponsorship, and leadership storytelling into structured pathways. The goal is to help participants move from curiosity to capability, opportunity, leadership, and long-term impact.
Yes. BlackHer Tech is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
Start with the Sponsor path in the Join section or email connect@blackhertech.com. Sponsorship can support programs, cohorts, experiences, and the systems that move Black women toward technology leadership.