Dwana Franklin-Davis

Dwana Franklin-Davis is a technologist and tech leader. She is the inaugural CEO of Reboot Representation, a coalition of tech companies whose mission is to significantly increase the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women and girls in tech.[1] Led by Franklin-Davis, Reboot Representation invests in programs and institutions that expand accessibility to careers in computing.[2] In 2020 they partnered with the United Negro College Fund and established the Black Females moving Forward in Computing program.[3]

Franklin-Davis previously held leadership positions at Mastercard and IBM.[4] She is a founding member of Mastercard's Business Resource Group, Leveraging Employees of African Descent. She was also president of the St. Louis chapter for the Black Data Processing Associates.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Unlocking the Promise of AI for Black Learners and Workers." Jobs for the Future" (PDF).
  2. ↑ Reichert, Christopher (2024-02-15). "SDS, Reboot Representation expand access for underserved students". UT San Antonio Today. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  3. ↑ Sandra (2020-07-29). "Reboot Representation Tech Coalition, UNCF Partner to Support Black Women Pursuing Computing Degrees". UNCF. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  4. ↑ Simmons, Kylah. "This Black Female-Led Coalition Wants To Double The Number Of Women Of Color In Tech". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  5. ↑ "Profile: Dwana Franklin-Davis - QS Insights Magazine 02". magazine.qs.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
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