Representation of women, people of color, and LGBTQI+ individuals, particularly members of the trans community, has grown significantly in the past few years, but we still have a long way to go. We chat with Pose and American Horror Story actress and TransTech Social Enterprises founder Angelica Ross about what's next for representation in media. This conversation will be moderated by PowerToFly's Sr. Manager of Global DEI Strategy, Sienna Brown.
Diversity Reboot Summit
The Future of Representation in Media
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Virtual
Meet The Speakers
Angelica Ross
Founder & CEO, TransTech & Actress, “Pose”
Angelica Ross is a leading figure of success and strength in the movement for transgender and racial equality and a current star in Ryan Murphy’s hit FX series “Pose”. Making TV history, the show features the largest transgender cast ever for a scripted series – five transgender women of color cast to play five series regular roles, including Angelica’s role as ‘Candy Abundance’. Ross is also the President of Miss Ross, Inc. and founder of TransTech Social Enterprises, an organization that helps people lift themselves out of poverty through technical training and digital work creating a social impact and bringing economic empowerment to marginalized trans and LGBTQI+ communities.
Sienna Brown
Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist at PowerToFly
Sienna Brown is the Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist at PowerToFly, the fastest growing platform and community connecting women with companies that value diversity and inclusion. She is also an internationally recognized entrepreneur as the founder of Las Morenas de España, an online platform and community that empowers women of color to move abroad and build a life they love. Her work has been highlighted on NowThis News, The Huffington Post, NPR, and more.