McGraw Hill adds Black Woman to its Board of Directors

McGraw Hill, a popular educational company that teaches young people about science and technology, recently announced its move to add a new board member in the person of Dr. Tarika Barret, Chief Operating Officer at Girls Who Code.

McGraw Hill’s board chairman Larry Berg describes Dr. Barret as one who “brings extensive leadership experience and a record of achievement in the education sector.”

“She will work closely with me [Larry Berg], Simon Allen, and the company’s other board members to provide counsel on numerous strategic, and operational matters that will help position McGraw Hill for continued success,” Berg said in a statement.

Dr. Barret’s role as a newly appointed board member includes supporting the company’s mission, as well as providing counsel and assistance in developing high-standard content for the company’s digital platforms, according to a press release.

According to reports, McGraw Hill’s board are happy to have Dr. Barret come on board, as well as work with her to see that the overall company’s goal is achieved.

“Tarika’s deep knowledge of the education sector and her strong background in the use of technology in the classroom will be of great benefit to us as we continue our digital transformation,” said Simon Allen, CEO of McGraw Hill. “She shares our values and sense of purpose, and I look forward to working with her as we continue to improve student outcomes through a focus on the science of learning.

Dr. Barret also expressed her pleasure and excitement of becoming part of McGraw Hill’s board. In a press statement, she said that she had “long admired McGraw Hill for the quality of its products and its purpose-driven culture.”

“I am honored to join the board and look forward to working with Larry, Simon and the other directors to continue to drive innovation that will benefit students and educators,” she said.

Dr. Tarika Barret is also the COO of Girls Who Code, an international nonprofit which aims to close the gap in the tech industry by aspiring young women to develop more interest in computer-related programs. Throughout her time at the organization, Dr. Barret and the rest of the team have reached more than 300,000 girls globally, through the free Summer Immersion Program and after-school Clubs Program.

In addition to her new role at McGraw Hill, Dr. Barret is also on the board of Eskolta, a nonprofit that is committed to helping urban public schools at-risk and re-engaged teenagers.