"she serves as the co-director of technology for the Pittsburgh chapter of the nonprofit GetWITit, where she has helped advance initiatives empowering women in the technology field. Andrea recently launched Coding in Confidence, a YouTube channel and community aimed at helping women - especially those new to tech or analytics - build confidence with Python. "The goal is to break down technical concepts into digestible, beginner-friendly lessons while creating a supportive space," she explains."
"I started in a career path that paid well, but I realized the future of impact and opportunity was in technology, so I shifted my major to data analytics and science. My experience in healthcare showed me how data can uncover disparities and drive change, and as a future data scientist, I'm passionate about ensuring all communities are included in the technological wave transforming healthcare."
Andrea Barber discovered her love for data and analytics while working in the healthcare industry. She works as a medication management coordinator with the National Health Corps and serves as co-director of technology for the Pittsburgh chapter of the nonprofit GetWITit, advancing initiatives that empower women in technology. She launched Coding in Confidence, a YouTube channel and community to help women—especially newcomers to tech or analytics—build confidence with Python by breaking down technical concepts into digestible, beginner-friendly lessons within a supportive space. She holds a B.S. in business intelligence and analytics from DeVry University and certifications in Python and data analysis. Her healthcare experience motivates a focus on ethical, equitable data use to uncover disparities and drive change.
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