C.O.D.E. (Community Outreach & Diversity Efforts) is a volunteer organization based in Bronx, NY. We are comprised of members of the scientific community who strive to actively counteract barriers to research engagement within underserved communities in the Bronx and greater New York City area. Our work aims to make science both inviting and accessible, and we hope our efforts ignite interest in STEM within the next generation, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. We further believe in upholding principles of equity and inclusion within our own research, and work to amplify the voices of our research participants and local community in this context.