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West Sound CoderDojo
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About WSTA

West Sound
Technology Association.

A 501(c)3 nonprofit and parent umbrella for West Sound CoderDojo and other technology initiatives — fostering an innovative technology economy in the West Puget Sound region since 2000.
Our Mission

West Sound Technology Association partners with like-minded organizations to amplify the mission of an innovative technology economy — including STEM education and career opportunities for women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and other underrepresented or underserved communities.

West Sound CoderDojo is our flagship initiative, founded by strategic advisor and co-founding member Doña Keating in March 2015. WSTA became co-founding partner, holding the first CoderDojo session that May.

Our History
2000

Founded as West Sound Technology Professionals Association (WSTPA) to foster a vibrant local technology sector. Held hundreds of meetings on databases, web & mobile development, social media, Microsoft tech, Linux, and more.

2008

Renamed to West Sound Technology Association (WSTA) to reflect our broader audience spanning tech, business, education, government, and nonprofit communities.

2015

Doña Keating identifies CoderDojo as the initiative with the greatest and quickest impact for STEM education. West Sound CoderDojo launches May 2, 2015.

2017

WSTA transitions to operate as a foundation, focusing on supporting technology and education through CoderDojo and other initiatives. Memberships discontinued; operations now funded by sponsorships and donations.

Community Partnerships

Some of our partnerships can be viewed under Event Photos, including:

  • AI Miniconference in partnership with Code Your Chances
  • Partnership/Sponsorship with Girls Ignited, Bainbridge Island Girl Up, TechGirlz, Reinvented Magazine, and The Power of 100 Girls
  • Partnership/Sponsorship of TEDxBainbridgeIslandWomen
  • Founding of Kitsap Women in Tech on Facebook
Support WSTA & CoderDojo

We welcome both corporate and individual donations and sponsorships. Donations of $250 and above receive special recognition and are promoted on this site, in email communications, and across our social media channels.

Donate via PayPal → View Supporters

Or mail checks to: West Sound Technology Association, P.O. Box 1102, Silverdale WA 98383

Board of Directors
Charles Keating
President, Treasurer, and Co-Founding Member
Tim Duffey
Vice President
Erin Leigh Howard
Secretary
Merrill Keating
At-Large
William (“Bill”) Huckabee
Emeritus ★

★ Bill Huckabee passed unexpectedly in August 2023. He is honored by our STEM Scholarship in his name.

501(c)3 Status
Nonprofit
501(c)3
Tax-exempt nonprofit. Donations may be tax-deductible. Check with your employer about Benevity or similar matching programs.
Join Us

We are always seeking more to help with the mission of WSTA. If you’re interested in getting involved, reach out.

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WSTA FAQ → Sponsors & Supporters → Event Archive →