Dr. Ajayi Anwansedo

Dr. Ajayi Anwansedo is a dedicated advocate for increasing access to computer science and technology education, especially for underserved students. Currently serving as a postdoctoral scholar and a Research Project Manager for the ACCEYSS NSF INCLUDES project, which leverages the collaborative impact approach to engage community partners, workforce and policymakers to drive systemic change within the U.S. K-16 STEM+C education pipeline. Previously, she worked at IBM as a training and change management consultant and served as the coordinator of the inaugural Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she co-developed a Python curriculum alongside leading scientists to inspire and empower underserved students to pursue STEM careers. Dr. Ajayi holds a BSc. in Computer Science, an MS in Business Information Systems, and a Ph.D. in Science and Math Education. She shares insights and resources on computing and technology education/careers through her platform, www.classroom2workforce.com