Meeting at the Intersection: An Intersectional Approach to DEIB

The “I” in DEIB doesn’t stand for intersectionality, but it’s just as important. How can we make our workplaces intersectional—not just diverse—and what is the difference? Join philanthropist Mandy Sanghera to learn about intersectional approaches to DEIB strategies, implicit bias, and allyship in the workplace.

Mandy Sanghera

Bridget Finkeldey

Mandy is an award winning philanthropist , consultant and global campaigner often referred to an global catalyst. As well as being an international human rights activist & motivational Tedx speaker from UK , Mandy has travelled all over the world empowering & motivating others With over three decades of experience, Mandy is an expert in various development related fields. She has been driving innovation, building strategic partnerships, promoting advocacy and programming in the areas of human rights, gender equality, accountability and social justice globally Mandy has supported several Hackathon’s regarding AI for social good She has been involved in several Hackathons I come up with challenge and ideas VCR have been supporting organisations & individuals to explore NFTs.

Virgginnia Buccioni-Hillmann

Bridget Finkeldey

Virgginnia is a DEI and talent acquisition professional based in the Bay Area with a proven record of building and improving processes that help companies find the right talent when they need it as well as coaching candidates on career and interviewing best practices. Her journey has given her a well-rounded background in acquiring talent across many industries, including tech, non-profit, government relations, and international organizations while keeping a DEI lens and contributing towards an equitable workforce. Her current mission is to positively disrupt and improve startups’ strategies in hiring to make them streamlined and comprehensive, as well as including Diversity and Inclusion practices to empower companies with top-notch talent from underrepresented communities. This mission encouraged her to pursue many ventures from becoming a founding partner at a talent tech company, to being an advisor to Dreamers In Tech, to public speaking to empower under-represented groups, and especially women on getting to the salary they deserve, interview, and career coaching, as well as advising companies on the importance of under-represented communities and women in Tech. Virgginnia has a business administration and political science background, and in her free time she enjoys surfing, yoga, and hiking with her Goldendoodle puppy.