We’re committed to supporting women and gender-diverse people in the technology industry.
Our origins
Born in Newcastle, NSW, Coded Diversity started with the Women and Gender-Diverse People in Technology group. We created this gathering because our Founders wanted to meet more of the multi-talented women and gender-diverse people in the technology space, and to foster an area where this community can likewise meet others and start forming connections. It’s no secret that there is a significant gender disparity in the technology industry, so we love being able to support each other in thriving while doing what we love at work.
Our passion for promoting gender diversity in tech continued to carry us through. We created Breaking the Binary, our podcast series, so we could share inspirational stories from women and gender-diverse people further. We’ve also been lucky enough to help women in our network gain valuable connections, advice, and support on an individual level.
We wanted to go one step further, too. Our next big project is creating workplaces that are sustainable and accessible for women and gender-diverse people, by offering education, training, and policy advice to businesses. We know that getting started in making cultural change can be hard for business leaders, so we’re here to help. Together we can make technology a place where people of all genders can thrive.
Our team
Arden Jarrett
Director and Podcast Host
Arden Jarrett is the Marketing Strategist at Guts Creative, a Newcastle based branding agency using research to drive strategy in for-purpose business.
In her previous role as Marketing Manager at MGA Thermal, Arden has built the brand over the last six years from a start-up to steering it through to Series B fundraising.
A podcaster, self-confessed data nerd and co-founder of Coded Diversity, Arden is passionate about using her 3D puzzle brain to solve problems with creativity. When not shaking up the business world, you’ll find Arden sewing fantasy gowns or getting lost in watercolour paintings.
Sarah Frazer
Director and Podcast Host
Sarah Frazer is the Head of Operations at NewyTechPeople and an all-around nerd. Sarah is passionate about pulling apart complex topics and making them more intuitive to the general public. Her goal in all endeavors is to help people and systems work better together. She is one of the founders of the Women and Gender Diverse People in Technology group and co-host of Breaking the Binary. Sarah is passionate about supporting and uplifting women and gender-diverse people in the technology industry.
Sarah loves the technology community. Outside of her work with Coded Diversity and NewyTechPeople, she is also a Director of Newwwie, the Newcastle Tech Community entity, and an organiser of /NEW, Newcastle’s largest technology conference.
William Fardell
Director and Podcast Editor
William is a skilled cinematographer and editor. He has worked on a wide variety of projects, ranging from narrative film making to commercial work. William has successfully established a cutting-edge real estate media production agency that was key in enabling agents in their record-breaking sales.
William is known for his exceptional work ethic, technical expertise, and eye for detail. He is a driven and dedicated professional who always strives to deliver the best results. William believes that the best outcomes result from two-way inputs and is always open to new ideas and perspectives.
