The Career Community for Black Women in IT
The Sisterhood That Fuels Your Next Chapter
A private community where Black women in IT learn, connect, and rise together. Whether you're relaunching your career, stepping into leadership, or finding your people in tech—you belong here.
What's Included
Everything You Need to Thrive
Resources and community designed specifically for Black women navigating careers in IT.
Curated Learning Paths
Skip the endless scrolling. Our learning paths are designed specifically for where you are in your career—whether you're building technical skills, preparing for certifications, or developing leadership capabilities. Learn with intention.
Weekly Live Webinars
Every week, connect with industry leaders, subject matter experts, and women who've navigated the paths you're walking. Real talk, real strategies, real community—not another boring corporate presentation.
Illuminate Book Club
Monthly selections celebrating Black women authors on leadership, career growth, and personal development. Read together, discuss together, grow together. Because the best insights often come from our own voices.
Amplify Monthly
Our members-only publication featuring career insights, industry trends, member spotlights, and resources curated specifically for Black women in tech. Fresh perspectives delivered to your inbox every month.
Interview Prep with Prept
AI-powered practice for the conversations that matter most—from technical interviews to salary negotiations. Build confidence and sharpen your skills before the stakes are real.
Mentoring Circles
Structured small-group mentorship with senior IT leaders who've walked your path. Not random coffee chats—real guidance, accountability, and support designed to move your career forward.
Community Forums
Your space to connect, network, and grow with other members. Share wins, ask questions, find accountability partners, and build genuine relationships with women who understand your journey.
Group Coaching
Intensive sessions with experienced coaches focused on leadership, career strategy, and breaking through barriers. Small groups, big impact. Available to members at special pricing.
Meet Our Founder
Dr. Jerri Bland
Lumynr was born from a simple truth: Black women in IT are often the only ones in the room. Dr. Jerri Bland built this community so we never have to navigate our careers alone.
With 25+ years in technology leadership, she's creating the space she wished existed—a sisterhood where Black women in IT can learn, connect, and rise together.
Read My Full StorySimple Process
Join Us in Three Simple Steps
Choose Your Membership
Pick the membership level that fits where you are—Luminary for professionals or Nova for students. Then fill out a quick application.
We Review Personally
Every application is reviewed by our team within 48 hours. This community is built on intention, not algorithms.
Start Your Free Trial
Once approved, you'll activate your membership and begin your 30-day free trial—learning paths, live webinars, book club, and a community that's been waiting for you.
Join the Movement
Your Seat at the Table is Waiting
Two membership levels. One powerful community. Apply today and help shape the future of Lumynr.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Lumynr isn't just another membership. It's a movement of Black women in IT who refuse to navigate this industry alone. We learn together. We rise together. And we're saving a seat for you.