Why Diversity Can't Be Built in a Day
This session will explore the real challenges of introducing diversity into growing organizations and building a diversity program from scratch. We’ll dissect three significant barriers to successful diversity and inclusion efforts (misconceptions around “lowering the bar,” the importance of defining “diversity,” and challenges that arise as a result of misaligned incentives) and present strategies to combat these barriers. We’ll get real about the long-term investment and commitment required to build a diverse organization and, drawing on our experience as leaders of diversity initiatives, provide actionable information on what works.
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Abby Maldonado
Diversity Programs Specialist
Abby Maldonado is Pinterest’s Diversity Programs Specialist. She leads Pinterest's efforts to diversify its workforce through external outreach and by implementing data-driven internal programs. Pr...
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Dominique DeGuzman
Software Engineer/Co-Chair of Diversity & Inclusion
Twilio
Joelle Emerson
Founder/CEO
PARADIGM
Joelle is the Founder and CEO of Paradigm, a strategy firm that helps innovative companies become more diverse and inclusive organizations. Before founding Paradigm Joelle was an employment lawyer ...
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Rachel Williams
Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Yelp
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