Being Black in Technology: Closing the Diversity Gap
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As a Black woman in the Technology community, I know firsthand just how much we're lacking when it comes to racial diversity. If we're failing to achieve true equality in the workforce, we are certainly falling behind when it comes to helping the Black community feel supported in Tech. I want...
As a Black woman in the Technology community, I know firsthand just how much we're lacking when it comes to racial diversity. If we're failing to achieve true equality in the workforce, we are certainly falling behind when it comes to helping the Black community feel supported in Tech. I want to talk about helping you leverage your skills to move into the Tech world and feel confident doing so.
In this chat, we will cover:
- How to create community and safe spaces for Black Tech Employees and other communities
- Tips on being an Intrapreneur
- Skills to possess to transition from a nonprofit to tech
Meet The Speaker
Carita Marrow is an intrapreneur serving as Adobe’s, Diversity & Inclusion Talent Program Manager. She drives strategy around attracting and recruiting diverse talent into Adobe in tight partnership with key stakeholders such as talent acquisition and branding teams in addition to employee networks.
Before joining Adobe, Carita was Senior Manager, Science Education, UNCF, the nation’s largest scholarship provider where she co-managed UNCF’s 48 million dollar initiative --- Fund II Foundation STEM Scholars Program, UNCF Merck Science Initiative, and HBCU Innovation Summit. At UNCF, she Carita has administered over 11 million dollars in scholarship & leaderships grants to over 700 historically underrepresented students. Beyond her current Adobe day job, Carita loves to paint + draw in her spare time.
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Do you have any advice on how to facilitate becoming a mentor for under-served communities?
By: LeePosted on 2020-06-25 -
Currently I am in a data science program, what are some entry level positions that I can apply for? I’d like to gain hands on experience as well.
By: Dominique , BiologyPosted on 2020-06-25 -
What are some positive changes that you have experienced or seen in the tech industry that has inspired you?
By: AnthonyPosted on 2020-06-25 -
Here to listen and learn! My question is, How do you decide which external organizations to partner with in order to drive internal D&I efforts at Adobe?
By: LaurenPosted on 2020-06-25 -
I'm a creative with multiple interests in the tech world, do you have advice on navigating your way to find your true calling?
By: Brittany, Administrative AssistantPosted on 2020-06-25 -
I am an engineer and mentor engineering students. Do you have any advise in mentoring?
By: Carmen, Product Assurance EngineerPosted on 2020-06-25 -
I have been laid off for over a year from a company I've spent the last 22 years with. I have been actively pursuing another career in IT. Things have been moving slowly and came to a complete...
By: Nicole, IT AnalystPosted on 2020-06-24 -
As a solopreneur/contractor I have neither hiring nor team management responsibilities. What other steps can I take to support the voices of Black Tech in the industry?
By: Karen, Frontend DeveloperPosted on 2020-06-23 -
As a current student about to be done with a master's degree (in Business Analytics) and with no experience, what are the ways to put your best foot forward and show you know how to do the work...
By: Kemi, Graduate Asssistant at the University of TulsaPosted on 2020-06-22 -
Once people are "awakened" to the idea of systemic racism and companies are interested and ready to work on making things better for black employees, are there pragmatic steps / activities that...
By: Carolyn, Business DevelopmentPosted on 2020-06-22 -
How do you evaluate D&I values in the hiring process? Straightforward D&I questions get rehearsed/scripted answers. Everyone knows the “right” thing to say, so how do you get a bit deeper?
By: Britt, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2020-06-22 -
How can I help my company start a diversity and inclusion program initiative?
By: Cassandra, Technical Program/Project ManagerPosted on 2020-06-21 -
As a Native American, I not face misunderstanding, but I'm also a woman who's 50. I have great experience and education, but more and more, I am being shut down /out for jobs I'm qualified for,...
By: Guinevere, SalesPosted on 2020-06-21 -
In a space that is historically primarily white and recognizes the problem, what are steps that can be taken to make newcomer Black people in the space feel comfortable without metaphorically...
By: AnnaPosted on 2020-06-21 -
I have a client that is a Black women owned business who does IT cloud development. She is looking to bring her IT diverse talent to companies looking to hire and build out staffing for they're...
By: Calista, RecruiterPosted on 2020-06-12
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