Brooke Baxa
About Brooke Baxa
Brooke Baxa serves as the Associate Director of Digital Innovations at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she has worked since 2018. With a strong educational background in computer science, cybersecurity, and political science, she combines her technical skills with community organizing experience to develop innovative web applications.
Work at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Brooke Baxa has served as the Associate Director of Digital Innovations at Planned Parenthood Federation of America since 2018. In this role, Baxa focuses on developing and implementing digital strategies that enhance the organization's outreach and service delivery. Baxa's work emphasizes creating custom web applications that are user-friendly and effective, aligning with the organization's mission to provide accessible healthcare services.
Education and Expertise
Brooke Baxa's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Portland Community College, where she studied from 2021 to 2024. Additionally, she completed a Web Development Immersion Course at General Assembly in 2017. Baxa also holds an Associate of Science in Cybersecurity from Portland Community College, achieved between 2021 and 2022. Her diverse educational experiences contribute to her expertise in digital innovations and programming.
Background in Community Organizing
Brooke Baxa has a background in community organizing, which informs her approach to programming and innovation. This experience allows her to understand the needs of diverse communities and develop solutions that are responsive to those needs. Baxa views challenges as opportunities for innovation, which drives her work in creating impactful digital solutions.
Previous Experience at General Assembly
Before her current role, Brooke Baxa worked at General Assembly as a Web Development Student for three months in 2017. This experience provided her with foundational skills in web development, which she has since applied in her role at Planned Parenthood. Her time at General Assembly contributed to her understanding of programming and digital technologies.
Skills and Approach to Innovation
Brooke Baxa possesses an adaptive nature that enables her to learn quickly and provide guidance to peers. She focuses on creating intuitive and powerful web applications for clients, ensuring that the solutions are tailored to meet specific needs. Baxa's approach to innovation is characterized by her ability to view challenges as opportunities for growth and development.