Brittney Exline is widely recognised as one of America’s most accomplished young technology professionals, having made history as the youngest African-American woman admitted to an Ivy League university at just 15, then graduating at 19 to become one of the youngest African-American engineers in the United States.
Her remarkable academic journey, which began with teaching herself to read at the age of two and skipping three grades, has made her an inspiration to aspiring students and women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Chyrese and Christopher Exline, she earned a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 and graduated cum laude in Computer Science in 2011.
Beyond her academic achievements, Exline has also distinguished herself through community service, educational outreach and multilingual proficiency, reflecting a commitment to using her talents to inspire and empower others.
She is an American software engineer from Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Brittney was born on Valentine’s Day February 14, 1992, to Chyrese and Christopher Exline.
She is now 34.
She taught herself to read at age 2.
She skipped three grades because of her exceptional academic ability.
Brittney graduated from an International Baccalaureate (IB) high school program.
She studied anthropology at Harvard University while still in high school.
Brittney received a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania in 2007.
She became the youngest African-American female accepted into an Ivy League university at age 15.
She majored in Computer Science (Engineering) at the University of Pennsylvania.
Brittney graduated cum laude in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at age 19.
She is recognised as one of the youngest African-American engineers in the United States, graduating at 19.
She worked as a software engineer at Chitika, an online advertising company, after graduation.
She volunteered with community organisations in Philadelphia during college.
Brittney worked with Community School Student Partnerships while at the University of Pennsylvania.
She trained 30 Penn tutors as part of educational outreach.
She served as a kindergarten summer school teacher for Freedom Schools in Philadelphia.
Brittney has a strong interest in education and community service.
She displayed exceptional academic ability from childhood, reaching sixth grade by age 8 and completing high school-level mathematics by age 13.