As diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives face continued attacks, companies must reaffirm their commitment to DEI practices.
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Lawrence works at a data analytics startup and said, in layman’s terms, that her role entails designing tools and experiences that best meet customer needs. As one of the few Black individuals in her role, Lawrence described the emotional recoil she feels when her ideas are dismissed, while ideas from her non-Black peers are received positively.
Bronx born and raised, Small showed interest in coding and programming from a young age, eventually attending college for graphic design and later transitioning into web design as a career. The expo is one way Small advocates for diversity in the tech industry, but there is still more work to be done. , a DEI practitioner of almost 15 years, said that substantial change will require collective effort and a systems approach. She used the education system as an example of how companies can systematically address the underrepresentation of Black employees in the tech sector.
“It’s going to be an experiment, and you’re gonna have to be a little bit uncomfortable, which I know a lot of people may not want to be, but if you do want to ultimately create a company that benefits all of its people then you do need to actually invest energy into building some kind of a culture,” she said.
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