Samantha Dahlby

Role: Director of Education at The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative Newboco
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Samantha Dahlby

Experienced Director with a background in both software engineering and computer science education. I am known for innovative ideas and collaborative problem solving. In my most recent work, my mission has been to expand access to computer science education to all K–12 schools in Iowa. I have worked with over 2,100 Preschool–12th grade educators to teach them how to bring computer science education to their students. Between 2016 and 2023, Iowa has increased from 49% of high schools offering at least one computer science class, to 84%. I am proud to have been a catalyst and leader for this work, raising Iowa\'s ranking to 7th in the nation. My previous experience as a software engineer, combined with my ability to listen to the needs and challenges of educators, has built a reputation of exceptional support and service. My ability to view problems from multiple perspectives has been helpful when working with software developers, product marketing, managers, classroom teachers, school district administrators, partner organizations, the Iowa Department of Education, and the Governor\'s office. When collaborating with these various entities I make potential solutions easy to discuss and test, gaining trust and allowing my teams and our state to make the progress that we have. I find ways to merge my strengths with my collaborators\' to create better solutions than our individual ideas. My leadership has enabled our team to innovate and grow our offerings for both students and educators.

Experience

Director of Education
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative Newboco
Jan 2025 — Present · IA, US

Education

Iowa State University
Graduate Certificate
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - BS

Skills

Software Design
Testing
Git
Visual Studio
C
Software Development
Android
C++
Subversion
Embedded Software
Device Drivers
Software Engineering
Eclipse
Embedded Systems
Clearcase

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Current company

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative Newboco

Philanthropic Fundraising Services · 21 employees · Founded 2014 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in the New Bohemia district of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Through initiatives such as the Iowa Startup Accelerator and a range of other complementary programs, NewBoCo helps launch and grow high-impact startups that choose to build and scale in the region. The organization also cultivates world-class technical and creative talent by delivering innovative educational programs for both youth and adults, while partnering with forward-thinking companies to drive corporate innovation, develop new products, and attract top talent. By strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem and expanding access to technology education, NewBoCo is committed to generating meaningful economic and social impact, both locally and globally. Since 2014, its programs have grown dramatically, helping hundreds of startups launch and scale while also enabling thousands of young people to learn coding and digital skills that will open doors to more career opportunities.

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