Reshma Saujani is an American lawyer, politician, and activist known for her work in promoting technology education for girls. She is the founder of Girls Who Code, an organization aimed at closing the gender gap in technology by teaching young girls coding and computer science skills. In addition to her work with Girls Who Code, Saujani has served as a Deputy Public Advocate for New York City and ran for the U.S. Congress in 2010. She is also an author and has written books focused on empowering young women to pursue careers in technology and leadership.