Diversity and Inclusion for Communities and Contributors/DI Call 03 07 2019
Everyday Actions to Be a Better Ally
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Speaker
Karen Catlin
After spending twenty-five years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, she knew it was time to switch gears.
Today, Karen is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author. She's a highly sought-after and engaging presenter who has delivered talks at more than a hundred events. In addition to speaking herself, Karen is determined to bring more diversity to speaker lineups at tech industry events. To support this goal, she coauthored Present! A Techie's Guide to Public Speaking.
In 2014, Karen started the Twitter handle @betterallies to share simple, actionable steps that anyone could take to make their workplace more inclusive. That Twitter handle became the inspiration for her second book, [Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MPYX96Y).
Description
Let's Make 2019 the "Year of the Ally"!
Have you ever thought, "I care about creating a more diverse and inclusive communities, but what can I do?” If so, you’re not alone. Knowing how to be a better ally for underrepresented people is unfamiliar territory for many of us. In this talk, Karen Catlin covers key points from her book, [Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces].
Come discover how you can make a difference!