Reshma Saujani Coding a Future of Bold Leadership and Inclusion

By She Rises Studios Editorial Team Reshma Saujani is a trailblazer whose work is redefining leadership for women and girls in technology, business, and public life. Featured in H.A.N.N.A. Magazine’s Bold by Design: Women Who Lead Out Loud January 2026 edition, Saujani exemplifies how visibility, advocacy, and purposeful mentorship can drive systemic change and empower the next generation of leaders.

Based in New York, NY, Saujani is best known as the founder of Girls Who Code, a national movement dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. Through this initiative, she has provided thousands of young women with the skills, confidence, and community needed to pursue careers in computer science and STEM fields—industries historically dominated by men. Beyond technical training, Saujani emphasizes courage, resilience, and the importance of embracing imperfection, teaching girls that leadership is not about fitting into existing molds, but about boldly reshaping them.

Saujani’s leadership extends beyond technology. Through Moms First, she advocates for working mothers, challenging societal structures that limit women’s opportunities in the workplace and public life. By championing policies and programs that prioritize equity, Saujani demonstrates that effective leadership requires not only personal achievement but systemic transformation. She shows that using one’s voice to uplift others amplifies collective impact and sets a powerful precedent for future leaders.

Visibility is central to Saujani’s approach. She consistently uses her platform to challenge stereotypes, highlight underrepresented voices, and normalize the presence of women in tech and leadership roles. Her speeches, books, and media appearances underscore the idea that boldness and authenticity are inseparable from influence. By sharing her own journey, including setbacks and failures, she inspires women and girls to embrace risk, take initiative, and lead with purpose.

Mentorship is another hallmark of Saujani’s work. She invests in young women not only through programs and workshops but also through modeling leadership rooted in courage, empathy, and vision. She encourages mentees to pursue opportunities fearlessly, advocating for equity while cultivating confidence and creativity. Her guidance reinforces the idea that leadership is most impactful when it elevates others, creating a ripple effect that transforms communities and industries alike.

Saujani’s vision also embodies bold action. She challenges entrenched norms, confronts societal barriers, and builds scalable programs that foster inclusion and opportunity. Whether advocating for policy reform, launching innovative educational initiatives, or mentoring future leaders, she demonstrates that transformative leadership requires both strategy and heart. Her work shows that lasting impact comes from aligning mission with action, empowering others while creating measurable change.

In this issue of H.A.N.N.A. Magazine, Reshma Saujani represents the essence of leadership “out loud.” She blends advocacy, mentorship, and visibility to champion women and girls, proving that empowerment is both a personal and collective journey. Her efforts highlight how leadership grounded in purpose, inclusivity, and courage can redefine industries and create legacies that extend far beyond individual success.

As National Mentoring Month reminds us, true leadership is measured not only by achievements but by the lives uplifted and the doors opened for others. Through her work with Girls Who Code and Moms First, Reshma Saujani shows that bold, intentional leadership can transform cultures, inspire communities, and pave the way for generations of women ready to lead with confidence, creativity, and courage. www.sherisesstudios.com