Blog: Karen's Story

A blog post about Karen Rodriguez La Paz, CEO of Code in Color, and her dedication to increasing racial equity in tech.

Last updated - July 7, 2023

Karen Rodriguez La Paz was born in the Dominican Republic. She lived there until she was ten years old, when she moved to the Bronx in New York City with her family. Her upbringing in a diverse environment and the challenges she faced shaped her life, teaching her to be resilient and persistent. She credits her past for helping her find her life's purpose—"to be able to give back and make the community better."

Hard-working and dedicated, Karen fills multiple roles that help her fulfill her purpose. She is the founder and CEO of Code in Color, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving tech education for students of color. According to their website, Code in Color's mission "is to transform the tech sector by creating inclusive and racially equitable technical and professional development for Black and Brown young adults...