Jake Baskin

Jake Baskin is the Executive Director of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), a passionate advocate for K-12 computer science education.123

Professional Background:

• Currently serves as Executive Director of CSTA since February 20182
• Previously worked at Code.org as Director of State Government Affairs and Director of Outreach1
• Former high school computer science teacher at Lindblom Math and Science Academy in Chicago Public Schools23

Career Achievements:

• Led CSTA from near insolvency to a thriving organization with over 20,000 members and 100 chapters worldwide3
• Quadrupled CSTA conference attendance
• Launched professional learning programs reaching over 5,000 participants annually
• Secured over $20 million in new funding commitments3

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Swarthmore College (2006-2010)12

Professional Focus: Baskin is dedicated to increasing access to computer science education, particularly for underrepresented groups. As a teacher, he notably increased female enrollment in introductory computer science classes from 15% to 40%.23 He continues to champion computer science education through his work at CSTA, advocating for policies that expand high-quality computer science learning opportunities.2