In this final year of our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan, we have recognized the need to pivot in order to continue making a positive impact in our community. We have gained valuable insights over the last two years of our plan that we will use to shape our future direction. Thus, we have created a strategic plan addendum for this year that is shared among this annual report. The addendum will lay the foundation for the next chapter of Hack the Hood as we prepare to launch a new multi-year strategic plan in Spring of 2024.

On our staffing side, we are proud to announce that we have hired two new team members to our executive team, Winslow Holmes as Director of Technical Curriculum and Evaluation, and Jena Hayashi, Director of Development. Their expertise and experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve as an organization. I am honored to lead such a talented and dedicated team, and I am excited about the future of Hack the Hood. 

We remain committed to our mission of empowering Black, Latinx, Indigenous and AAPI  youth to be voices of justice within the tech industry or any other career they choose to pursue. We will continue to innovate and adapt to the changing landscape, ensuring that our programs remain relevant and impactful for years to come

We would not be in this position as an organization without the fervent support of you: Our community. Thank you for all you do to make Hack the Hood an engaged learning and community building hub for those we serve.