whatIsTNT

About Us

Future leaders from the alternative pathways often encounter systemic barriers to higher education and career opportunities, particularly in technology fields. These obstacles perpetuate cycles of poverty and limit economic mobility, extending beyond their homes and into their careers and adult life.

Nextwave Society is dedicated to empowering and uplifting these future leaders by providing technology career training and comprehensive support during and after their training and placement. Our well-rounded training and support structure provides students with traditional tech skills like coding and web development, as well as product lifecycle work, prototyping, communication, teamwork, and growth planning.

The support model includes courses on leadership development, emotional intelligence, and communication skills training. This approach not only fosters confidence in career management and advancement but also encourages students to engage with and give back to their communities, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

whatIsTNT

About Our Cause

NextWave Society (NWS) is a nationwide network of future leaders in the technology sector, dedicated to fostering balanced and open debate about the unintended consequences of technology on communities with the least representation in envisioning, funding, building, and bringing these products to market. We create pathways from higher education to career opportunities, transforming our members into future innovators and leaders in the technology sector.

Meet Our Team

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Photo of Ilan H

Kobie Hatcher, CEO of Cyborg Mobile, Board


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Photo of Cole R

Jennifer Rance, Head of Operations at Cyborg Mobile, Board


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Photo of Lia J

Munya Chiro, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, TNT Alum, Board


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Photo of Isimbi U

Dr. Victoria Zhong, Executive Director