Rebecca Dovi serves as the Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer at BootUp PD, bringing over 25 years of transformative leadership in computer science education. As co-founder of CodeVA, she pioneered equitable CS education initiatives across Virginia, including spearheading the nation's first statewide CS mandate in 2017. Her innovative teacher training programs have prepared more than 10,000 educators, ultimately reaching over half a million K-12 students nationwide.

Rebecca's strategic vision has secured nearly $9 million in funding through corporate partnerships with industry leaders like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, as well as multiple NSF research grants. Her expertise spans curriculum design, professional development implementation, and policy advancement. As a neuro-divergent learner herself, Rebecca brings unique insight to creating inclusive learning environments that serve all students. Her collaborative approach to building partnerships across educational institutions, government agencies, and industry has established sustainable infrastructures for computer science education that continue to shape the national landscape.