What are we reading? The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
This month, we’re reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the story of a Black woman who unknowingly had an enormous and enduring impact on science and the future of medicine. As we celebrate the impact and history of Black Americans during Black History Month,...
2023 Parity Project Innovation Challenge Webinar
Last week Tuesday, we hosted an informational webinar on all things PPIC. Participants were able to speak directly to past winners of the Parity Project Innovation Challenge, ask questions, and connect with members of the Base 11 team, all to enhance their...
What we learned at the 2022 Next Frontier Conference
Last November, Base 11 hosted the Next Frontier Conference, bringing together experts, students, young innovators, and other members of our Base 11 community to learn and discover. Through incredible panels and workshops, we learned what it’s like to work across the...
Next Frontier Conference & Expo Will Bring STEM Leaders and Students Together with vFairs Virtual Event Technology
Read more about the 2022 Next Frontier Conference & EXPO here.
Doug Bender Becomes Chairman of the Board at Base 11
IRVINE, CA, January 20, 2022 -- Doug Bender has assumed the role of chairman of the board for Base 11. After successfully serving his two year term as vice chairman, Bender will now serve a two year term as chairman, leading the board's effort to provide strategic...
Teniel Jones Promoted to President of Base 11 and Appointed to the Board of Directors for Base 11
IRVINE, CA, January 18, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The nonprofit Base 11 has promoted engineer and former HR executive Teniel Jones to president, and appointed her to the board of directors. In her new roles, Jones will oversee the next era of growth for the...
The Executive Leadership Council and Base 11 Announce Partnership to Achieve Parity for Black America by 2030
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) and Base 11 have announced that they will work together on a national initiative to improve African American representation in strategic areas such as STEM jobs and corporate...
Base 11 Executive Director Ingrid Ellerbe Retires
Ingrid Ellerbe, the tireless executive director of Base 11, retired this month, after nearly five years of high impact service at Base 11 and over three decades of leadership in the technology and education industries with a focus on empowering underserved communities.
Base 11’s Statement on Violence Against Asian Americans
We at Base 11 are deeply saddened by the recent violence against Asian Americans occurring in cities across the U.S. and are horrified by the senseless murders in Atlanta. Our team, our board, and our extended family stand in unwavering support of our Asian community against all forms of racism and acts of hate.