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Meet Iris, a visionary leader passionate about using technology to drive social impact and close the digital divide. As the co-founder and CEO of Umba Daima, she has a clear vision and goals. Umba Daima is a venture studio building multiple platforms that provide digital literacy training, community, networking, and product recommendations for people looking to thrive in the digital world. The company’s mission is to create economic opportunities for people around the globe and incubate initiatives that will help make this vision a reality.

Iris’s journey to becoming a tech leader is a testament to her resourcefulness and determination. Starting as a social studies teacher and community organizer, Iris recognized the power of technology to solve large-scale societal problems. She enrolled in a coding boot camp in San Francisco and quickly rose through the ranks as a software engineer, eventually becoming an engineer manager. With her leadership background and effectiveness at running projects, Iris has been building ever since.

Iris’s passion for social impact can be traced back to her teenage years when she attended an international merit-based high school program. It was here that she discovered her love for cultural exchange and her belief in the power of technology to bring people together. She continued her studies at Pomona College, where she studied Economics and Black History, further solidifying her commitment to creating positive change in the world.

With her drive and passion, Iris is set to revolutionize the tech industry and empower communities worldwide. She is a true leader using her skills and experience to make a difference and leave a lasting impact.