“I never take for granted how lucky I am to be an American and what a privilege it is to spend each day at a nonprofit dedicated to helping the next generation of girls achieve their dreams. My journey, as the daughter of refugees, shows what refugees and the children of refugees can create for all Americans.”

American lawyer, activist, and entrepreneur

Reshma Saujani is an American lawyer, activist, and entrepreneur known for founding Girls Who Code and Moms First. She has become a visible advocate for women and girls in public life and in the technology sector. Girls Who Code focuses on closing the gender gap in computing, while Moms First pushes for policy changes that better support mothers. Her work centers on opportunity, access, and the structural barriers that shape women’s lives.