Brittany Young
Brittany Young is a trailblazer, community advocate, and innovator dedicated to fostering Black joy, championing Black women, and driving systemic change. As the founder of B-360, Brittany is on a mission to bridge the gap between STEM education and unrecognized talent, particularly within the world of dirt bike culture. Her work creates unique educational opportunities and opens pathways for underserved communities to explore careers in technology and engineering.
Brittany's achievements have made her a significant figure in both her local community and beyond. She was the first Black woman from Baltimore to deliver a TED Talk and the first Black person ever to receive the prestigious Bessie Stringfield Award. She is also currently working on creating the nation's first-ever campus for dirt bikes and education. Brittany's accomplishments are numerous: she has been named to Baltimore's 40 Under 40, recognized as a Yale School of Management Lecturer, and received accolades such as Echoing Green Fellow, Baltimore's Woman to Watch, and 2022 Ashoka Fellow. In 2023, she was honored as the Community Tech Leader of the Year and recently acknowledged by the Washington Wizards during Black History Month. Brittany's work has garnered widespread recognition, with features in major media outlets like Forbes, Teen Vogue, CBS, Johns Hopkins, and NBC Sports, among others.
As the founder of B-360, Brittany has built an organization that has received recognition from institutions like Baltimore Corps, the Social Innovation Lab at Johns Hopkins, and the Warnock Foundation. She has also been honored by Red Bull Amaphiko, Black Girl Ventures, and was named a B'More History Maker and a Top 10 Baltimore Start-Up. Brittany's work continues to inspire and create lasting change, positioning her as a true leader in both technology and social innovation.
In addition to her work with B-360, Brittany has made significant contributions to education. She partnered with FIRST Lego League and Baltimore City Public Schools to host an annual Girls and STEM Summit, where she also teaches technology courses to K-12 students. As a faculty member of the BCCC STEM Scholars Program, she provides scholarships and internships with NASA, encouraging Black students at the community college and GED levels to pursue STEM careers.
Brittany Young is a force for change, committed to uplifting communities and creating opportunities for future generations.