Dwana Franklin-Davis

CEO at Reboot Representation

Dwana Franklin-Davis is the CEO of Reboot Representation. She is a collaborative and compelling visionary leading the Tech Coalition’s pooled philanthropic investments in the success of Black, Latina, and Native American women and girls in emerging technological fields.

A lifelong technologist with a passion for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech sector, Dwana joined Reboot Representation in 2019 after working in IT, software engineering, and leadership positions for Mastercard, May Department Store Companies, and IBM. Based in New York City, Dwana holds a BS in Management from Purdue University, an MS in Information Management from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Certificate in Project Management from Washington University in St. Louis.

2025 Back to School

Dwana Franklin-Davis

CEO at Reboot Representation

Dwana Franklin-Davis is the CEO of Reboot Representation. She is a collaborative and compelling visionary leading the Tech Coalition’s pooled philanthropic investments in the success of Black, Latina, and Native American women and girls in emerging technological fields.

A lifelong technologist with a passion for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech sector, Dwana joined Reboot Representation in 2019 after working in IT, software engineering, and leadership positions for Mastercard, May Department Store Companies, and IBM. Based in New York City, Dwana holds a BS in Management from Purdue University, an MS in Information Management from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Certificate in Project Management from Washington University in St. Louis.

2025 Back to School
2025 Back to School Summit
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1:30 pm

Breaking Barriers: Philanthropy’s Role in Tech Talent Transformation

No longer confined to traditional grantmaking, today’s philanthropic leaders are co-creating systems-level solutions to drive inclusive economic mobility. This panel discussion will explore how philanthropic capital is being used to break down structural and financial barriers, expand access to workforce opportunities, and spark innovation across the tech sector. A panel of experts will share insights, strategies, and lessons learned, highlighting how philanthropy is reshaping opportunities for people and communities. The conversation will examine how impact is being redefined—not just in jobs or dollars, but in creating pathways to transformed lives.