Reshma Saujani — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and CEO at Moms First (formerly Marshall Plan for Moms) since 2020, advocating for structural changes for mothers.
Founded Girls Who Code in 2012, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the number of women in computer science.
New York Times bestselling author of books including 'PAY UP: The Future of Women and Work,' 'Brave, Not Perfect,' and the 'Girls Who Code' series.
Host of 'My So-Called Midlife' podcast with Lemonada Media, which quickly entered Apple’s Top 10 show chart.
Delivered the influential TED talk, 'Teach girls bravery, not perfection,' which has garnered over 54 million views globally.
First Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress in 2010.
Holds a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University.

Biography

Reshma Saujani is an American lawyer, politician, civil servant, and a prominent activist dedicated to women and girls’ economic empowerment. She is the founder and CEO of Moms First, an organization formerly known as Marshall Plan for Moms, which she established in 2020. Through Moms First, Saujani advocates for structural changes to support mothers, including affordable child care and paid leave.