Marianne Smith

Marianne Smith is the founder and CEO of Code Girls United (CGU), a Montana-based nonprofit redefining access to computer science, artificial intelligence, and business education for girls in rural and Tribal communities.

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An engineer with both BS and MS degrees, Marianne brings more than 35 years of experience across technology, business, and education, including work as a NASA engineer and as an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at Flathead Valley Community College. She is the architect of CGU’s AI Academy, a rigorous, project-based program that integrates AI literacy, ethical reasoning, real-world problem solving, and entrepreneurial thinking equipping students not only to build technology, but to understand how it becomes products, companies, and solutions in the real world.

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A recognized leader in AI and technology education, Marianne is committed to advancing responsible, human-centered AI and preparing girls to become the engineers, innovators, founders, and leaders who will define the future.