A decade out of the workforce and over the program’s age limit, Daisy Magnus-Aryitey still landed a spot in Code the Dream—and it completely transformed her future. She convinced the team to take a chance on her, despite her outdated résumé and lack of coding experience. Eight months later, she was a software engineer at Duke. Now, she’s helping others break barriers as Code the Dream’s co-executive director. This story is a reminder that sometimes, the best opportunities come when someone is willing to bend the rules. What do you think—should more programs open doors for nontraditional applicants? #Relationships #CareerChange #SecondChances