Annmarie Lanesey is the Founder & CEO of CanCode Communities, leading nationally recognized efforts to expand digital and economic opportunity and build an AI-ready workforce. A statewide policy advocate working at the intersection of technology, public policy, and economic mobility, she is shifting mindsets about who can succeed in a tech career. She has scaled Can Code’s programming across New York and Massachusetts, with trainees now participating in 10 states, helping thousands gain the skills, devices, and confidence needed to thrive in today’s digital and AI economy.