WELCOME TO FUTUREFIRST
FutureFIRST was created to prepare and train community members into the tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem by providing the skills and networking opportunities needed to sustain long term success.
OUR STAFF
Boutayna Benhmida
InternBoutayna Benhmida
Intern
Kendrick Jackson
Director of Government and Community relationsKendrick Jackson
Director of Government and Community relations
Karelle Gordon
Communications DirectorKarelle Gordon
Communications Director
Sheila Kasasa
Chief Executive DirectorSheila Kasasa
Chief Executive DirectorWHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
What some of our alumni thought of our programs.
-
”If I wasn’t in the program, I’d have starved by now, like literally. I’d still be super-homeless. I wouldn’t have understood what I need to do, and where I need to go. Not only this program has helped me work-wise, but also helped me get wrap-around services like food stamps and health care, and help me get back to school. I’m gonna be the mayor of DC at some point. This is just the beginning of my story”
-
“What caught my attention the most is that everybody here is really trying to help. They’re not just here to get paid.”
-
“What stood out to me was the [session on] budgeting, with our bank account. Everyone should know how to manage their money.”